As we age, it can become more difficult to be as comfortable in our homes as we used to be. Things become harder to reach and open, we don't hear the noises we used to and tasks just get more difficult and time consuming..Read More
Date published: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:18:57 PSTDIY. So last year. Now it's GIY. As in green-it-yourself. And just like DIY projects, there are plenty of easy GIY weekend home improvement projects that will save energy and money and add value to your home. Oh, and we ..Read More
Date published: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:42:02 PSTDo you look through home design magazines with envy, wishing you could create the same type of high-style, inspired looks featured on their glossy pages? Do you dream of what you would do to your home if you only had th..Read More
Date published: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:29:05 PSTVintage or period motifs have become one of the hottest trends in home kitchen design, but your Old World kitchen doesn't need to feature modern looking faucets to take advantage of the latest technology. Whether creatin..Read More
Date published: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:30:04 PSTMost homeowners could rhyme off a list of things they would like to change in their home design or decoration. One of the most rewarding projects I have worked on in recent times was a do-it-yourself kitchen island. By f..Read More
Date published: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:50:51 PSTThe last place you want to be on a chilly morning is barefoot on your cold bathroom floor waiting for the icy shower to heat up. The last thing you want to think about while you're there is all the contaminants in the ai..Read More
Date published: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:56:47 PSTExterior painting starts with systematic preparation of all surfaces to be painted. Here are some simple guidelines and things to look for before continuing with the painting process...Read More
Date published: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:05:41 PSTThe redecorating bug has bitten you hard, and you want to join the 'green' society by making your home stylish but healthy and environmentally friendly. You can start from the floor up, and environmentally-friendly decor..Read More
Date published: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:20:39 PSTHomeowners today want big home improvement results .. but without big budgets they may not recoup. How do you achieve such lofty goals without the financial investment? Look no further than your friends and family. Got a..Read More
Date published: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:34 PSTIn today's world of personalization, making something 'your own' or unique is the name of the game. Consumers are personalizing their fashion, work, religion, education and travel, so it only follows that they want to ma..Read More
Date published: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:19:08 PSTIf you're laying tile flooring and want to make the room look bigger, use larger sized tiles (18 x 18 or larger) and lay them on a 45 degree angle (diamond pattern). What this does is draw your eye to the two widest poin..Read More
Date published: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:23:44 PSTIt's that time of year again - the weather is getting a bit cooler as the fall and winter seasons begin. The dropping temperatures will inevitably affect energy costs, and as you look at ways to keep your energy bill dow..Read More
Date published: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:40:46 PSTIf you are struggling to sell your home there are ways to make your property more appealing to buyers. The current unpredictable housing market is making home owners nervous and only those who are 100% sure about the pur..Read More
Date published: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:19:13 PSTColor style for 2009 draws inspiration from both nature and nurture. With increasing numbers of homeowners remaining in place, many are searching for options to refresh and reinvigorate their living spaces. By simply cha..Read More
Date published: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:52:06 PSTAs cold weather advances, homeowners throughout the country can expect to see a substantial increase in energy prices. According to the Energy Information Administration, the price for heating oil, natural gas and electr..Read More
Date published: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:32:05 PSTSo you've made the environmentally conscious choice to be green this year... but with the holidays just around the corner, how will this decision impact your entertaining? Maintaining discipline can be difficult during t..Read More
Date published: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:25:50 PSTHardwood Flooring is an option for floors that present a range of choice for the consumer to consider. One such choice is that of species. Some species are very hard, and stand to be a notably durable choice. Others are ..Read More
Date published: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:48:18 PSTThe bathroom may seem innocent enough, but it can be more of an obstacle than a convenience for some elderly folk. What can you do to make the bath a safer, easier place to visit? A lot, according to Lisa Bauer of the Me..Read More
Date published: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:33:37 PSTHome heating costs are expected to make double-digit leaps this winter, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Residential oil prices during the upcoming home heating season are expected to increase 31 percent over ..Read More
Date published: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:34:48 PSTToday's kitchen is the new living room. During the past few decades, it's evolved from a room where we simply prepared and ate our meals, to one where we now hold family discussions, socialize and entertain guests, study..Read More
Date published: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:11:14 PSTFor many people house renovation comes before bathroom remodeling and this part of the house is always overlooked during most renovation projects. People get busy decorating their rooms and try to make them look as lovel..Read More
Date published: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:55:11 PSTFrom the cars we drive to the clothes we wear and even the way we decorate our homes, today's consumers have embraced green living not as a trend, but as a long-term way of life. According to a recent survey by Informati..Read More
Date published: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:55:54 PSTIncreasing costs have become evident in every aspect of our lives. In addition to daily expenses like gas and groceries, home improvement costs are escalating across the nation as well. The cost of construction materials..Read More
Date published: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:31:43 PSTNo matter the size and shape of your bathroom, you can easily create an ideal space in which to pamper yourself and luxuriate in your bath or enjoy a refreshing, exhilarating shower. A well designed bathroom should be co..Read More
Date published: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:19:05 PSTHomeowners are willing to pay more for a green home - as long as incentives or rebates are available to help defray the extra costs, according to a 2007 survey by Public Opinion Strategies for the National Association of..Read More
Date published: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:44:48 PST