What'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 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 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 PSTHome remodeling can improve the value of your home. The most important thing you need to know is the value of your home, and a home remodeling project can increase or decrease your home value. Before you start remodeling..Read More
Date published: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:16:19 PSTIn Feng Shui, the bathroom is a sanctuary where you nurture yourself. Does your bathroom rejuvenate you in the morning and help you relax and unwind in the evening, or does it create chaos, increase stress and promote te..Read More
Date published: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:08:09 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 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 PSTTo rekindle the flame in a relationship, many couples think they need a special occasion or a private escape to a tropical land. But this just isn't the case. When imagining a romantic getaway, look no further than your ..Read More
Date published: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:25:26 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 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 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 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 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 PSTPainting the interior of your home can be one of the most rewarding and cost-effective ways to completely transform your living space. By following a few simple tips, you'll maximize your time and efforts, while ensuring..Read More
Date published: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:59:49 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 PSTThe Beijing 2008 Olympic Games were a time of great anticipation. We held our collective breath to see which athletes would emerge victorious, and were awed by what these talented individuals were able to achieve in thei..Read More
Date published: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:00:22 PSTAh, the bathroom - it's far more than just a room where we take care of business. For many of us, it is a sanctuary of solitude, a room for relaxation, and an investment for that day (however distant or close) when we'll..Read More
Date published: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:15:36 PSTHome remodeling has become a national pastime, a passion and sometimes an obsession. We all want our homes to look better and feel more comfortable. Home remodeling magazines and television programs are everywhere, and t..Read More
Date published: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:34:49 PSTEven with the average national value of a home dropping, home ownership is still produces the most return on your investment- with the national average appreciation on a house being somewhere between 5-6% annually. Maint..Read More
Date published: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:33:51 PSTAs Earth Day approaches, remodelers are leading the charge to provide eco-conscious solutions for home remodeling projects, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Faced with mounting scientific..Read More
Date published: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:41:38 PSTSince Oprah announced on her TV show that 'wallpaper is back' and Time Magazine called wallpaper 'hip' and the 'latest passion' of interior designers, the plain painted wall seems a bit boring. If you haven't given your ..Read More
Date published: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:20:03 PSTIf a man's home is his castle, shouldn't there be one room in it where he can 'hold court' with his noble peers and watch the game? Or where he can retire for solitude to take care of some paperwork or indulge in some wo..Read More
Date published: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:40:27 PST