Daydreaming About Your Home Makeover Projects
Most of us enjoy daydreaming about our perfect home. Do you ever think about your home just before falling to sleep? Instead of worrying about your tasks for tomorrow, try this exercise tonight: imagine you're arriving home. When your head hits your pillow, close your eyes and daydream about your... Read More
Kitchen Remodel - How to Survive
You have decided to make the plunge and begin to plan your kitchen remodeling project. There are so many questions and you're not sure where to start. There are some steps you should follow to help you survive what is probably the most intense home improvement project you will ever... Read More
Why Not Add a Shower To Your Bathroom?
If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom and redoing or adding showers to them, consider all of your choices. The age we live in has allowed us many choices in what we want in our homes. We can choose from high end, high quality items to comfortable old favorites.... Read More
So Youve Decided to Finish Your Basement!
When a family decides to finish a basement space, there are so many factors to consider it can seem overwhelming. What does your family want to achieve within the new basement? Are you looking for a play area, a family room, a work-out room, home theatre, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, wet... Read More
Deck Building Ledger - The Secrets to Successful Deck Construction
The Deck Building Ledger holds all the secrets to successful deck construction because it is the essential piece of wood that connects your deck to your home and from which all other measurements are taken.Choose the piece of lumber for your ledger carefully, hold it up and look down the... Read More
Save Time & Money Doing Your Own Basic Electric Wiring
Hiring a professional electrician can be very expensive and is often the reason why people try doing their own basic electric wiring themselves.I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly results of these efforts and I have come to the conclusion that basic electrical wiring is not something... Read More
Spring Home Projects in Northern New England
As I sit on a plane in route from Chicago to Boston this evening, I realize I have been staring out into the dark abyss contemplating the arrival of spring. Spring is a time of anticipation and renewed life. A time when the snow finally abates and the Robins return... Read More
How To Select Scraped//Distressed Hardwood Flooring
Hand-scraped and Distressed hardwood floors are becoming a popular choice in today's upscale homes and commercial buildings. These floors are a newer trend but are rooted in history. Before today's modern sanding methods, floors were hand scraped on site to make the floors flat. Today's hand scraping is done to... Read More
5 Questions To Ask Before Starting Any Home Improvement Project
1. What experience does your contractor have with this type of project?How much experience does the home improvement contractor have in doing projects like yours? Does s/he specialize in this type of project, or will s/he be using your home as a learning project? Typically, contractors who have done several... Read More
Outdoor Ceiling Fans Complement the House
Fans extending from the ceiling have been around for centuries and the modern ceiling fan as we know it today has been used since Victorian times. Savvy homeowners use the ceiling fan in every room imaginable. They like their looks as well as how comfortable they make them feel. Why... Read More
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5 Window Treatment Ideas To Improve Your Home
Coming up with interesting window treatment ideas that bring out... Read More
The Science of Architecture
You're told to take vitamins, drink plenty of water, get... Read More
Kitchen Magic
It's amazing -- some people manage to get a complete... Read More
Motion Detector Technology
Motion detectors are in use all around us in both... Read More
Pre-drawn House plans the Benefits and Styles
Pre-drawn house plans are those that are drawn by architects... Read More
Planning Permission Tips UK - Illegal Building Works - Is there an Upside?
Many times throughout the year we are called in to... Read More
How To Choose Wall Mount Outdoor Mailboxes
Sturdy wallmount outdoor mailboxes are no longer available in just... Read More
What Two Words Will Double the Space in Your Home?
Just two words and a bit of explanation about them... Read More
Cork Flooring Is The Best Option Around For Durability And Aesthetic Value
It is inevitable, almost everyone no matter how long they... Read More
Whats Underfoot? A Quick Guide to Patio Surfaces
Patios and terraces have always been popular outdoor spaces. Whether... Read More
Repairing Your Own Machine Components
Many industrial concerns have workshops of their own. For the... Read More
Ladder Décor ? the Possibilities Are Endless
With a little bit of creativity and some imagination you... Read More
Sofa slipcovers - Give your home an instant makeover!
Sofa slipcovers are designed to be easy to fit over... Read More
How To Replace The Rollers On Your Patio Door
Have you noticed your patio door is getting harder and... Read More
Age Old Question: Buy New or Remodel Existing Home?
Your house doesn't have enough storage space, bathrooms, or counter... Read More
Transform Your Home with Decorative Country Lighting
As we become more of a home-based society, many more... Read More
Make your Sauna a Focal Point
A sauna has been used throughout history in every part... Read More
How to Select Exterior Shutters
Installing exterior shutters is a relatively quick way to add... Read More
Non Slip Maintenance Of Honed Interior Marble
A honed finish is a satin surface with relatively little... Read More
Consumer Guides: Finding A Quality Contractor and Power Washing Tips
Power washing is the application of high pressure water spray.... Read More
Inspecting your Swimming Pool
With the varied availability of swimming pool equipment and designs,... Read More
Popular Trends in Home Technology
As a former home automation installer and a former manufactures... Read More
Buying The Right Comforter For Your Bed
Putting the right comforter on your bed can make the... Read More
The Next Revolution in Home Entertainment - IP Based Multi-Room Distribution
The Holy Grail of distributed audio; unlimited zones and unlimited... Read More
Measuring For Your Vinyl Replacement Windows
Let's say you're tired of those old wood windows, and... Read More
Choosing A New Floor
Is it time to give that tired kitchen floor a... Read More
Log Homes for Beginners - 10 Steps to Success
For those who may be thinking of building a new... Read More
Old House Remodeling: Removing Old Tile and Glue
When you live in old house like I do, remodeling... Read More
Add Value to Your House - Interior Remodelling
Interior remodeling can have an amazing impact on the look... Read More
Refrigerators Electric Consumption - Lower It In 15 Minutes
I recently had a customer ask for my advise about... Read More
The Art of Ice Dam Removal
You may have noticed long icicles hanging from your gutters... Read More
Creating Your Joyful Home: Dawning of Your Emotions
"I keep the subject of my inquiry constantly before me,... Read More
Planning Permission Tips UK - Permitted Development Allowances - Not the Golden Goose You Imagine
There is a perception amongst most folk that every house... Read More
Three Types of Lighting for Room Remodeling
When remodeling a room, choosing the correct lighting is one... Read More
Advice on Waterproofing Your Deck
Even if you undertook the task of building your own... Read More
Family Fun ? Is Swimming In A Safe Pool
Family fun is one of the most important things you... Read More
Beautiful, Elegant Bathtubs that Spruce Up any Bathroom
Bathtubs have become an important necessity of our daily life... Read More
With A Stylish Bathroom Vanity You Can Take Pride In Your Bathroom?s Appearance!
An easy way to instantly improve your bathroom's image is... Read More
Hand Stripping Furniture
Directions for HAND Stripping.Work with plenty of ventilation, safety goggles... Read More
Basement Dehumidifiers
Basements are the most common location for dehumidifiers. Because of... Read More
Home Office: Identifying Your Needs
Not many years ago, the thought of working from home... Read More
5 Questions To Ask Before Starting Any Home Improvement Project
1. What experience does your contractor have with this type... Read More
Consumer Guides: Finding A Quality Contractor and Power Washing Tips
Power washing is the application of high pressure water spray.... Read More
When Is It Time To Call The Professional?
For most Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home project managers, the most difficult... Read More
Replacing Aluminum Frame Single Pane Windows
In our past articles I talked about all the steps... Read More
Repairing Putty Window Glass
Have you ever thought about fixing a broken window in... Read More
Make Your Hardwood Floors Shine
You have just installed hardwood flooring in your home. Now... Read More
Metal Carports: Steel Carport Guide
Buying a carport to protect your investment can be a... Read More
Contractor Referral
"As a contractor with 16 years of experience and speaking... Read More
Replacement or Retrofit Style Frame? Which is Right for You?
Last week I told you how to measure for your... Read More
Mahoganys Beauty and Durability Makes it Ideal for Deck Construction
A couple of years ago I had the chance to... Read More
A Look at Steel Building Kits
Steel building kits are a comprehensive set of all the... Read More
The Solar Energy Industry Grew 67% Last Year: Are You Making the Best Decision for Your Future?
Are you considering using renewable energy resources to heat water... Read More
The Bathroom - The Forgotten Area Of Your Home?
The bathroom in your home is the one room that... Read More
Buy Area Rugs on the Web? What a Site!
After spending hundreds of dollars on your favorite Picasso print,... Read More
Using A Hardwood Floor Sander
Refinishing your hardwood floors yourself can be time consuming and... Read More
Hammocks Create a Stress Free Zone
Stress is all around us, from the office to the... Read More
Popular Trends in Home Technology
As a former home automation installer and a former manufactures... Read More
Seeing the Light
Lighting"Light has illuminated the path of humanity" ? While Einstein... Read More
The Great American Dream
Are you ready to starting building your dream home. House... Read More
Apartment Inspection Checklist
You have found an apartment you like and you are... Read More
Useful Home Products Will Help Your House Sale Profits
Even if you've never been involved in the sale of... Read More
Light Up Your Life
A house or any particular room can be carefully planned,... Read More
Ideas For Interior Design
Ideas for interior design are a dime a dozen these... Read More
Patios: The New Trend in Home Remodels
In years past a patio was sort of a throw... Read More
What To Look For In USPS Mailboxes
High quality residential and commercial mailboxes are available in styles... Read More
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