Guest Blog #146, Entry #617, August 13, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! If you're contemplating adding a tile backsplash to your kitchen, you know the time, materials, and mess can be more of a chore than you had anticipated. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for applying a self adhesive kitchen ... continue reading...
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Guest Blogger: Staging your Bathroom for a Quick Sell
Guest Blog #144, Entry #615, August 11, 2011 When preparing your home for selling, the major rooms of the house are usually considered first, the kitchen, master bedroom and living areas. Often times the bathroom is forgotten, and bathrooms are a major selling point to many homebuyers. Photo ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: DIY Tools & Resources for the ‘Handywoman’
Guest Blog #142, Entry #613, August 9, 2011 When growing up. my sister and I were taught how to do everything by our parents. Especially our dad, who taught us how to change the oil in the car, fix a leaky faucet, and replace the air filters in the house air conditioner. There was never a thought ... continue reading...
Helpful Tips for Finding Eco-Friendly Hotels when Traveling
Entry #608, August 4, 2011 The summer is winding down and your chance to take a vacation is narrowing as well. If you are planning your summer's end vacation and are looking for an eco-friendly hotel, how do you go about finding one? Today's post is from the archives, it will give friendly tips to ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: Recreating Cruise Vacation Memories in your Interiors
Guest Blog #137, Entry #606, August 2, 2011 For those of you that have been on a cruise, you know the relaxing and luxurious feel of serenity that you feel when you are on vacation. From the sumptuous interiors, and relaxing areas to do absolutely nothing, to the finely detailed interiors and ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: The Benefits of Engineered Hardwood Flooring
On DIY Saturday #54 - we featured a post on how to shine and protect your hardwood flooring. Today, I show you how engineered hardwood flooring is for those who are interested in a more durable, and can stand up to moisture flooring than traditional hardwood flooring. My Guest Blogger gives you the ... continue reading...
How to Protect your Investment – Choose Essential Home Repairs
Guest Blog #101, Entry #562, June 20, 2011 Depending on the age of your home, and how long it has been since major repairs were done - you're bound to need essential home repairs. The question is - "Which ones are essential, and which ones can wait?" Today's Guest Blogger gives tips for knowing ... continue reading...
Checklist Countdown for Vacation & Packing Tips
Entry #520, May 11, 2011 The countdown is on to Memorial Day weekend and the non-official start of summer begins for the vacation planning! Schools ending for the kids, and vacation planning should start... now! By planning out your ideas now, booking travel accommodations, and stocking up on ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: How to Keep your Kitchen Appliances Running Smoothly
Guest Blog #61, Entry #496, April 15, 2011 In your home, the appliances are some of the most expensive parts of your home, as well as one of the costliest parts to keep up with! Why is it that appliances seem to always have maintenance issues? One reason is because homeowners don't always do the ... continue reading...
DIY Saturday #43 – 10 Tips to Better Curb Appeal (Video)
Entry #466, April 2, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Welcome to the first weekend in April and the front of your home has seen better days! The harsh winter has been rough on your lawn, plant beds, driveway and walkways, and it's time to start thinking how you are going to improve your curb appeal. The ... continue reading...
Interview: Extraordinary Landscaping through Smart Design
Guest Blog #45, Entry #435, March 2, 2011 As we get March underway and we continue the theme of "Home Renewal" I think it's important to focus on your exterior home. While the interiors are where you spend your most time, the exterior of your home is where the harsh winter has taken a beating, and ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday #25 – How to Bring Thanksgiving Touches into your Home
Entry #323, November 6, 2010 Happy Stagetecture Holiday D.I.Y. Saturday! For the last 24 Saturdays I have focused on do it yourself projects that will help you around the home with maintenance, and improving your home. For the next 7 Saturdays we will focus on holiday home 'how-to's'. (Believe it ... continue reading...