A 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 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 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 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 PSTTrue, we're all living more cost-consciously these days - we're dining out less, forgoing luxuries like vacations and new wardrobes, and we're spending less on furniture, too. The January 2008 issue of 'Furniture Today'..Read More
Date published: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:30:13 PSTShould I stay or should I go? Inevitably, most homeowners are forced to ask this question at some point in time. The decision to sell their house and move away or to stay in their home and remodel can be very tough indee..Read More
Date published: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:52:04 PSTTypically ceramic tile is divided into two types. One is called quarry tile and is made by extrusion from shale or clay that is found in quarries. The other is made from compressing the dust of clay. Both are fairly equa..Read More
Date published: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:49:03 PSTLaminate wood flooring is a fairly new alternative in home flooring options. It is made to resemble natural hardwood floors. The quality has improved in recent years and today's materials are very durable and beautiful. ..Read More
Date published: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:36:20 PSTWhether choosing flooring for a new homes or a well-used room, homeowners today want the best value in terms of classic good looks, unsurpassed durability and easy maintenance. Popular laminate flooring lines - like ABET..Read More
Date published: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:50:46 PSTParents know that they rarely have the same ideas and opinions as their children. When decorating your child's room, you might want one design while your 8-year-old daughter has a completely different concept in mind. Do..Read More
Date published: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:45:23 PSTHardwood floors add beauty, warmth and lasting value to any home. Combine that beauty and durability with the comfort, decorating freedom and the lower cost benefits of radiant heat, and you have a great combination. Ad..Read More
Date published: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:25:31 PSTIf you're selling your home, you're not just competing against the house down the street anymore. You're mixing it up with desperate new-home builders with pockets deeper than yours, banks willing to sell foreclosed home..Read More
Date published: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:49:32 PSTIf your bedroom doesn't offer you a respite from the hustle and bustle of the day, then now's the time to transform it. The time and money you invest now will definitely pay off in big dividends in your future. Your bedr..Read More
Date published: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:19:20 PSTThe guest-filled holiday season is quickly approaching, and many families are looking for simple solutions to update high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms used by company. For those who can't afford a profession..Read More
Date published: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:51:02 PSTThink you have a crowded house? Maybe you're not alone. Surprising new data from the U. S. Census Bureau finds that many Americans are making room in their home for parents, followed by siblings and other relatives. From..Read More
Date published: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:42:30 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 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 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 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 PSTWith existing home sales lagging and new home construction sales soft, many Americans are making the decision to sit tight in their existing homes - but that doesn't mean they're taking their living space for granted. Ro..Read More
Date published: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:38:43 PSTHome buyers of all income levels are looking for environmentally friendly properties, according to a study taken by the U.S. Green Building Council and McGraw-Hill Construction. And in the difficult housing market of tod..Read More
Date published: Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:17:02 PSTHalloween is approaching, which means the unofficial beginning of the winter holiday season. Before goblins come calling and the wintry winds hit, now is the time for many northern homeowners to deal with any outstanding..Read More
Date published: Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:24:33 PSTYou can just smell it. You install new carpeting in your home, and the air in your living room takes on a brash, chemical scent. That can't be good. The health and safety of our families is a top priority for all of us, ..Read More
Date published: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:13:04 PST