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Laundry Room

Mud Room Storage Solutions for the Spring Months

There’s plenty to love about spring. Here in the dead of winter, it’s easy to wish for warmer weather, greener lawns, and blooming flowers.

Attic

How and Why to get an Attic Window

Installing attic windows for night gazing is something more and more people seem to be taking up recently. These windows provide multiple benefits and can turn your attic from a storage space into a room you actually spend time in.

Just Bedroom

Guest Room Remodeling Guidelines

Small spaces offer the greatest challenges when it comes to decorations and bedrooms in general. Undersized bedrooms will make places seem cluttered and very unappealing if they are not handled right.

Cleaning

Five Tips and Tricks for Your Most Successful Spring Cleaning Yet

It’s coming up to that time of year again, the illusive spring cleaning time. Spring cleaning can be a daunting task, and it’s not uncommon to give up before you even start.

Home Interior Design

Make Your Kids Room Utilitarian Too

After a certain age, kids do not play with their stuffed toys. But they are not keen to dispose of them either.

Home Construction

The Top Ten Things you Need to Know About Building a New Home

For some, home ownership is the epitome of the American dream, but for others, this hope extends a step further.

Sunday Tips

Weekly Tip for Feb 14: Happy Valentines (by Traveling)

Escapes You Can Afford on a Budget Although the ultimate place could end with you and your spouse jet-setting off to an exotic beach on the opposite side of the

Roofing and Gutters

Quick Checklist:     Question – Is Your Home Overdue for a Roof Inspection?

If you are like most homeowners, the roof does not get a lot of attention. The only time that having a professional take a look comes to mind is when something goes wrong.

Quick Checklist

Quick Checklist:     How To Prevent Rodents From Infesting Your Home

Rodents are more than just a nuisance. They can destroy your belongings and be harmful to your health.

Heating and Cooling

Winter Woes: How to Make Your Home Warmer for Less Money

As the cold winds move through your area, it’s tempting to turn up the thermostat. However, this can lead to high heating bills and can really put a dent in your budget.

Home Repairs

Five Home Repairs You Should Never Attempt On Your Own

Certain repairs need to be left to the professionals who are knowledgeable and certified to complete them.

Just Bedroom

How to Decorate Your Bedroom for Valentines

Valentine is this Sunday (Feb 14). Yes a nice dinner out would be nice. But how about something extra to make this Valentine really special?

Home Interior

3 Things You Should use in Order to Improve Your Home

The value of your home can increase if you make some improvements. The returns can double or triple depending on the improvements you put in place.

Energy Savings

The Reason Your Clothes Dryer May Actually be Drying out Our World’s Hope for Sustainability

Do I miss the warmth, softness, and pleasant scent of my clothes? I certainly do not. In fact, these are not things you must forego when you decide to choose line over machine.

Attic

Understanding Attic Ventilation and its Benefits

Proper attic ventilation is the key to a durable and energy-efficient home. If you want to enjoy a comfortable living space, reduce your energy bill, and extend the life of your roof, your best bet will be at improving your attic ventilation.

Exterior Home

Four Indicators of Foundation Damage That You Need to Know

For those who aren’t used to regularly checking the structure of their home or if you have just bought a new property and plan to carry out renovation work, it’s important to know what you are looking for in order to ensure that your foundations are strong and not in need of any repairs.

Kitchen and Dining

Choosing Between a Gas and Electric Range or Cooktop

Your choice of kitchen appliances is likely to be influenced by your cooking habits, budget and preference. We’ll discuss your options when it comes to gas and electric appliances as well as the pros and cons of each.

Home Buying-Selling

Shopping for Homes: Should You Buy Used, or Build New?

Buying a home is a big decision, and one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to buy used or new. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. The choice you make is largely dependent upon your income and personal needs.

Sunday Tips

Weekly Tip for Feb 07: Say Good-Bye to Your Boss

It would be nice to kiss your boss good-bye. But you need the paycheck. How about starting your own home business. Investigate what you need to do to setting up your home business … at home!

Rec Room

Bring the Jazz Age into Your Home with Art Deco Furniture

Widely considered one of the classiest eras of American history, the Art Deco period was known for its exaltation of progress and luxury. Even nearly 100 years later, the art from this period, which ran roughly from 1920 to 1945, evokes a feeling of richness.