What’s Your AQI?

January 29, 2010

If you follow the weather during the warmer months of the year, you know the forecasters always let you know what the air quality index (AQI) reading is. It’s especially important for people with allergies and asthma because it has a direct affect on their health. Have you ever thought that there should be an [...]

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Mold Health Risks

January 28, 2010

Most of us strive to make our homes safe places to be. We lock the doors, and some of us use alarm systems to protect our families from intruders. However, one type of intruder we need to be watchful of may already be in our house:  mold.

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Concrete Driveways

January 27, 2010

When most of us think of undertaking a home improvement project, we probably think of kitchen or bathroom remodels or finishing off a basement. The thought of adding a concrete driveway is most likely barely a blip on your radar screen. Well, it should be.

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Wood Cabinets for Kitchen Remodel

January 19, 2010

The choice of kitchen cabinets is often the most important decision of a kitchen remodel and, certainly, is a major portion of your budget. Taking the time to make the right choice is important, because the cabinets often determine the rest of the kitchen décor. Narrowing down your options can seem

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Grass Cloth Wallcoverings

January 13, 2010

Wallcoverings have been around for thousands of years. Wallpaper’s origins can actually be traced back to ancient China when as early as 200 B.C., the Chinese were gluing rice paper onto their walls and hand painting it. Since those days, wallpaper has evolved into many different forms and styles. Today’s homeowner has a dizzying array [...]

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Sink Refinishing

December 30, 2009

If you have a beautiful sink and vanity in your bathroom that is showing its age, don’t despair. You don’t have to rip it out and start over; instead, consider having your sink refinished. This process will restore the finish and beauty of your sink, and make it look like new—usually at a much cheaper [...]

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Heating Safety Tips

December 29, 2009

Keeping your family warm during the cold months of winter is a priority for all of us—and knowing how to do this safely is a must. When winter deals out its harshest weather, stay warm, snug and safe in your home by following these tips.

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Basement Moisture Problems

December 28, 2009

Basements are a plus to any home. At the least they offer you plenty of extra storage space, and at the most they can be finished off into a recreation room, home office or bedroom. Moisture problems, unfortunately, often come part and parcel with basements. In order to protect your possessions and any investment you [...]

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Add a Kitchen Pantry

December 22, 2009

Kitchen storage space is often at a premium in many houses, especially if your home is older and was designed without the modern storage solutions that most new homes are built with. If you find that your cupboards are overflowing and you’re dodging falling cans when you open the doors, you may want to consider [...]

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Snow and Ice Removal Safety Tips

December 9, 2009

The mild weather that spoiled the Midwest through much of November has definitely retreated south, and we are left with the snow and ice that has taken its place. Before you head outside to deal with what the latest storm left behind, make sure you’re properly prepared to handle the job ahead of you.
If you [...]

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