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 backsplash. See what the advantages…
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 image courtesy of Bhouse Today, our Guest…
Guest Blog #143, Entry #614, August 10, 2011 If you’re in the process of building a home, have you considered whether you will build with traditional wood framing or use metal studs? Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for selecting framing for your home and weighs the pros and cons of metal versus wood studs….
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…
Guest Blog #141, Entry #612, August 8, 2011 Wood flooring can be a beautifying finish in your home. Depending on what type of wood you choose, the decision to warm up your interiors with wood flooring can also be a challenge. Bamboo and timber flooring have their own advantages, and our Guest Blogger gives tips…
Guest Blog #140, Entry #611, August 7, 2011 Relaxing in a home pool may as well be the exclamation mark on the description of “American Dream.” A pool in your back yard — or even just a community pool in your neighborhood or apartment complex — can be like having your own little oasis right…
Entry #610, August 6, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! For most of you preparing for back to school time, there are still a few weeks left of August to throw an outdoor summer party. Whether you are holding a small intimate gathering or a large pool or beach party – getting your outdoor area ready is…
If your household is anything like mine with multiple children, busy work schedules, and non-stop activity going on, you know the importance of having access to your home, even if you forget your keys. Today, my Guest Blogger from RocLok Hide a Key gives tips for hiding keys outdoors to help you, your kids, and…
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…
Guest Blog #138, Entry #607, August 3, 2011 Purchasing a steam shower for your bathroom does not have to be an overwhelming experience. Consumers are typically bombarded with a long list of different brands, price discrepancies and questions that most customer service representatives in the industry don’t have answers to. Lucky for you, I do…
Guest Blog #135, Entry #604, July 31, 2011 Out of the most expensive parts of owning a home is choosing appliances, furniture and yes a mattress for your bedroom. Mattresses have always been one of those ticket items that are supposed to last for years, and buying a bad one can lead to a poor…
Guest Blog #134, Entry #603, July 30, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! With the onset of more work-at-home professionals, and also a greater demand for home office space, it is not a surprise that homeowners are trying to re-create first-class home offices. The versatile aspect of home offices is the ability to adapt them for multiple…