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Garden Plants

Growing Your Own Herb Garden

One day when my daughter brought home a basil plant she grew for me for Mother’s Day, only then did I start to think that I could grow my own

Home Structure

You Can Win the Battle Against Mildew

Mildew is a form of mold, a plant that is part of the fungi family. When mildew begins to build up within the home, significant damage can take place. A

Landscaping

Use Your Compost Pile All Year

Unlike your yard and garden, your compost pile doesn’t go to sleep for the winter. Or, at least it doesn’t have to. Certainly, frigid temperatures can slow down the decomposing

Home Structure

7 DIY Jobs Before the Holidays

The holiday season is fast approaching which means you’ll want your home to look its best before guests show up. Major products should be done well before Thanksgiving, but there

Home Interior

A New Look on a Limited Budget

Are you wanting to update your home? Are limited finances standing in the way of a renovation? Join the club – for many homeowners, a home improvement project is out

Home Decor

Making the Most of Small Spaces

Seven tips on how to organize limited space. Here on LetsRenovate.com, our emphasis is on taking your existing space and making it larger. However, we also realize that for some

General News

End of Season Garden Bargains for New Homeowners

Save money on yard and garden purchases. If you’ve moved into a new home since Labor Day, you may find yourself with a challenge: how to handle seasonal lawn duties

Garden Furniture

How & Where to Store Patio Furniture

Fall storage tips for your patio furniture. Finding Storage Your storage area can be most anywhere, provided that your patio furniture is protected from the elements and isn’t at risk

Landscaping

7 Lawn Mower Care Tips

As fall winds down, you’ll be making your last few passes across your lawn until next spring. Fallen leaves may now be a factor, which means you can either rake

Flooring

Shaw “Dream It Do It” Fall Flooring Sale Inspired by Home Renovators

When Virginia Smith, of Knoxville, Tenn., finally had the time and money to replace her old, tired carpet, she knew exactly what she’d choose to replace it. With nearly sixteen

Yard and Garden

How to Get Your Lawn & Garden Ready for Fall

With summer now behind us, fall is the perfect time of the year to prepare your lawn and garden for the cooler months ahead. This means taking some steps now

Outdoor Structures

How to Prepare Your Shed for Winter

Avoid a winter collapse of your outdoor shed. Your shed doesn’t have to be prepared for winter, right? Think again. Structurally, your shed may seem okay, but there could be

Garden Plants

DIY – Planting Trees

No need to hire a landscaper to truly transform your yard, why not try it yourself? Trees make your yard look its best and accent the rest of your landscaping

Garage

How to Prepare Your Garage for Winter

The change in temperatures is so very welcome, allowing people who have had to limit their outdoor activities to enjoy more time outside. Attached Garage If your home has an

Outdoor Structures

How to Prepare Your Pool for Winter

Summer is over and pool winterizing remains. Colder temperatures signal seasonal change and if you own an outdoor in-ground swimming pool, you will soon need to winterize it. If you’re

Kitchen and Dining

Reface Kitchen Cabinets for a Fresh, New Look

You can shave thousands of dollars off of your costs by keeping your current cabinets and resurfacing the faces. Moreover, cabinet refacing may be something you can handle yourself, reducing

Financing

Home Mortgage Rates Near 60 Year Low

Buying a home now could save you thousands. The interest rate on 30-year home mortgages continues to drop, falling to an average of 4.32 percent according to Bankrate.com. [1] That

Home Financing

Home Renovation Refinancing Options

Home Renovation Refinancing Options Are you looking to renovate your home so that you can prepare for a new family member? Perhaps you are dreaming of a new home office?

Kitchen and Dining

New Counter Tops? It Isn’t Just Granite.

Granite is, of course, the top choice when it comes to counter top renovations, but is not the only choice. Let’s look at some counter top choices for your kitchen

Home Financing

An Overview of Loan Modification Program

It is often seen that borrowers are not able to cope with the terms and conditions of the existing loan. Considering the inability of the borrowers to repay the loans,