The hustle and bustle of big city living should be left where it should belong, in the busy New York streets and commercial establishments and not at home. But if you're early morning routine involves having to deal with..Read More
Date published: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:25:11 PSTHomeowners who want to make their house their home for a lifetime, regardless of their age or functional abilities, have a friend in the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program developed by the National Associ..Read More
Date published: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:32:21 PSTWhat's in store for home decorating in 2009? No matter what your taste, you'll find a hue in the 2009 forecast of popular paint colors to suit your style. Since the average consumer spends two to three months planning a ..Read More
Date published: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:47:14 PSTIf you find yourself and your family in need of additional space, you might want to consider adding a second story to your home. Sometimes it makes more sense to grow upward rather than outward. There are a number of con..Read More
Date published: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:24:24 PSTRemodeling a kitchen can be a very big job. Depending on the extent of the remodeling project, remodeling a kitchen can take weeks or even months. There are, however, some things you can do to remodel your kitchen fast..Read More
Date published: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:00:20 PSTThere are many ways to save energy and money in your home nowadays and bad economic times usually make people try to think of ways to save money. Cutting down energy costs is a good way to save money while you help impro..Read More
Date published: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:41:07 PSTIf you notice cracks or water leaks around your home, you may be having some foundation problems. This is a very dangerous situation because if your foundation is cracking, sinking, or shifting, it puts your whole house ..Read More
Date published: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:52:02 PSTJust 19 minutes out of the 1,440 minutes in a day - that's how much time the average American spends relaxing or thinking, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Is 19 minutes of relaxing 'me time' really enou..Read More
Date published: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:40:09 PSTIn a recent survey of home owners 75 per cent of those who 18 months ago were thinking about moving house are now going to stay put and look at modernising their current home. And with the current state of the housing ma..Read More
Date published: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:11:38 PSTKitchen remodeling has been increasingly becoming popular to homeowners as this type of home improvement project not only enhances your family's way of living but also adds considerably to the value of your New York home..Read More
Date published: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:21:47 PSTSegmental retaining wall systems are one of the most versatile tools available to the do-it-yourself landscaper. Besides traditional walls designed to hold back soil, these innovative systems also can be used to build a ..Read More
Date published: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:12:31 PSTA few years ago you finished your basement. You put in all the hard work to make it a perfect retreat and lounge. But you haven't done a thing with it since. So often, people finish their basements and then forget about ..Read More
Date published: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:11:20 PSTYour countertops are the first thing many people will notice when they enter your kitchen. But with the many options to be had, it can be complex to find the choice that best suits your needs with a style you like. From ..Read More
Date published: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:56:32 PSTWhen thinking of a good spruce up to your New York home, one of the home improvement projects to consider is flooring. It is said that the floor, together with the walls, are great contributors to the ambiance of any roo..Read More
Date published: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:50:56 PSTThere's the teen who refuses to turn off her cell phone, the toddler booting the back of your seat and the $5 bucket of popcorn that tastes like it's been around since the silent era. Isn't going to the movies supposed t..Read More
Date published: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:22:00 PSTAfter a long, economically challenged year, many homeowners can look forward to one bright spot on the New Year horizon: the expectation of a tax refund to help fund much-needed home fix-ups. It's hard not to want a fash..Read More
Date published: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:33:27 PSTThe economy may be in the doldrums, but that doesn't mean your decor has to be there too. It's possible to turn dark, dreary and dated decor into light, lively and 'now' on just a shoestring budget. What's the secret to ..Read More
Date published: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:19:04 PSTUnless you live in a custom-built home, you probably wish that your bathroom were a little bit larger. While it's not a problem for homeowners to completely remodel and redecorate, apartment renters are rather limited in..Read More
Date published: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:54:33 PSTA comfortable yet more accessible and barrier-free home are the desired aims of universal design. A term coined in the 1980s by architect Ron Mace, universal design is defined as "the design of products and environments ..Read More
Date published: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:35:34 PSTFrom slippery surfaces to cluttered collections of products, it's not a surprise that bathrooms are notorious for being the most accident-prone room in a house. For aging adults, using the bathroom shouldn't be a hazard...Read More
Date published: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:08:19 PSTMore and more Americans today are looking at their homes as a place of refuge in a stressful world of challenges and economic instability. Instead of going out to dinner or social events, they're cocooning with their fam..Read More
Date published: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:31:26 PSTWithout question remodeling your kitchen is a daunting task. With the unlimited options in materials and styles, even those who are just starting to think about a remodel can begin to feel overwhelmed. The first step to ..Read More
Date published: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:02:46 PSTThere comes a time in every homeowners life when they need to make a decision on whether or not to remodel. One of the popular areas of the home to remodel is the kitchen. A major remodeling project will cost time and m..Read More
Date published: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:30:03 PSTThe logical way to attack a small kitchen renovation is by maximizing the space already available. You will make the most of your remodeling budget by modifying the existing room plan by constructing it fit your wants an..Read More
Date published: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:04:07 PSTBathroom remodeling involves several processes including: design, plumbing, tile work, drywall work, electrical work, roofing, permits, inspections, flooring, wallpaper, and painting. Statistics show that renovating a ba..Read More
Date published: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:02:30 PST