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Doors and Windows

What the Color of Your Front Door Says About You

Door color is a choice that you’ll have when you purchase your new entry way and that makes it a direct reflection of what your personality is like.  Look at

Home Financing

Consumer Satisfaction With Mortgage Lenders Continues to Rise

A recently released J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study reveals that first-time homeowners are increasingly satisfied with their experience. JD Power scored lenders based on a 1,000

Den/Library

Den in Disarray? Smart Organizing Tips!

A den adds value to a home, but it can also become an organization nightmare if yours is not in order. Let’s take a look at several smart organizing tips

General News

Feng Shui Your Home

But there are many that believe that the colors and items you choose to surround yourself with affect not only what your home looks like but what your home makes

Heating and Cooling

How Does a Thermostat Work?

When you set your thermostat you want to set it and forget it. Most times that happens but other times it does not. How does this small unit keep your

Kitchen and Dining

How to Create a Rustic Look in Your Kitchen

Sometimes, though, you can bring in décor that is incongruent and still make it look good. For instance, it’s a popular trend today to choose a rustic kitchen design in

Decks-Patios-Porches

Beautify Your Backyard by Renovating your Deck

Over time, your deck starts to wear out and lose color so it’s a good idea to give it a full-fledge overhaul. The pretty backyard can turn ugly if you

Storage Space

How to Survive Your Home Renovation: Self Storage to the Rescue!

Denver winters are notoriously harsh and the last thing you need are giant construction and renovation projects letting the elements in. Unfortunately, sometimes the weather here has other plans. Maybe

Plumbing and Wiring

When to Fix Your Own Plumbing Problems, and When You Need a Hero!

Certainly, these professions probably make for a better level of drama and intrigue, but what about other professions, that when you need to call on them, seem pretty darn heroic?

Bed and Bath

5 Grout Essentials for the Bathroom

The one certain way to have victory is to remove the old grout and apply new grout in its place. Here’s how to get the job done. 1. Choose your

Home Decor

Making The Most Out Of Art In Your Home

And with the propagation of DIY/interior design programmes and the burgeoning market for contemporary art, interest has been stoked up and exacerbated to the point it’s practically inescapable.   Of course,

Bed and Bath

Organize Your Kid’s Room Without Going Crazy

As much as you may want to jump in and organize everything yourself, there are some clear guidelines that you can lay down to ensure that the room is made

Kitchen and Dining

Quick Kitchen Updates That Make an Impact

Consider the following easy-to-do and affordable projects that will have your Thanksgiving and Christmas guests admiring your fast work. 1. Organize the counters. The first project to tackle is your

Home Decor

Giving Your Home An Easy Facelift

A cosmetic facelift of the home is so much easier than many people think.  You can give your home a fresh new look by simply changing some of the decor

Holiday Decor

Holiday Lighting Safety

Although Christmas and holiday light displays are beautiful and add to the cheer of the season, there is one point that is often overlooked until it is too late, and

Home Improvements

The Evolution of Style in Interior Design: Retro is a No-Go

In the immensely popular Bridget Jones’s Diary, our hapless heroine is having a bad time shopping for new clothes, which turns to despair when, now in her thirties, she sees

Home Values

Home Prices Rise Slight in Sept., But Remain Below Peak Levels

That marks the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains with home prices up by 12 percent over Sept. 2012. October should keep that trend moving in the same direction

Doors and Windows

Window Replacement: The How and Why for the Winter Months

The option to replace windows becomes very enticing when you feel a cold draft coming through your home – even with the windows closed. It’s not just the cold –

Roofing and Gutters

Spray Foam Protects Your Roof from Stormy Weather

For homeowners, this would be a good time to start thinking about how well their home might stand up to a major storm. Unfortunately, many people don’t think about that

Yard and Garden

Leaf Blower Best Practices

Sure, throughout the winter you may find yourself picking up fallen branches and raking stubborn leaves, but come Thanksgiving your yard should be in for a long winter’s rest. You