Guest Blogger #347, Entry #923, January 27, 2012 Before you undertake any significant work on your home it helps to know something about its history. Loft conversions are very popular and knowing more about the house and the kind of materials it was constructed from can help prevent some serious ... continue reading...
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Guest Blogger: Save Money Remodeling Your Home With Reclaimed Materials
Guest Blogger #258, Entry #764, November 16, 2011 Recycling and reusing have become buzzwords in America the last several years, with environmental concerns and energy costs on everyone's minds. The term, "sustainable build" has been heard more and more frequently, especially in the renovation ... continue reading...
How to Choose the Best Spot for your Dog House
When thinking about your home, we always think of the comfort, the aesthetics, and the best place for it to be located. Have you thought about the same comfort ideas for your dog? Choosing a spot for a dog house may not be as cut and dry as you think. Depending on your local climate, the amount of ... continue reading...
House Tour: Kerry Washington’s Green Apartment Makeover
Entry #521, May 12, 2011 I always enjoying stumbling across house tours to see how a homeowner or designer transformed a space or an entire home from one state to another. Today, I ran across actress, Kerry Washington's, Green Apartment Makeover in O magazine. While we all think celebrities home's ... continue reading...
Selecting the Best Roofing for your Climate
Guest Blogger #656, Entry #1566, September 6, 2012 Roofing is no simple matter. This is the only line of defense between you and the elements, and a well constructed and maintained roof can mean the difference between a safe comfortable house, and a domicile that feels like a shack in the woods. Of ... continue reading...
How Hiring the Right Contractor Can Save You Money
Trust and proven expertise should be the most important factors when choosing professionals to work in your home-- and if you are facing a major remodel project finding the right general contractor can make all the difference. Taking on a "Fixer Upper" When my husband and I purchased a house on an ... continue reading...
How to Decorate a Family-Friendly Home
(A big “thank you” to our friends at Laurimar for sponsoring this post!) As your family grows your home will undergo some necessary changes, yet that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style in order to have a hardy kid-friendly interior. Check out our ideas below for inspiration to create your own ... continue reading...
How To Prevent Gutter Clogging
Gutter clogging will damage your entire home if you do not take action to fix the problem quickly. (A big "thank you" to our friends at Summit Gutter Systems for sponsoring this post!) Unfortunately, once damage is present, you likely need to spend a lot of money on a professional to fix your ... continue reading...
Favorite Spring Cleaning Tips (Plus Inspiration!)
This time of year it may be tempting to head outside to smell the flowers, but there's a reason spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition. A fresh, clean look will help your family be more productive and comfortable in this new season. Four Spring Cleaning Tips (Plus Bonus Cleaning ... continue reading...
6 Ways to Find Money for your Home Improvement Ideas
Do you have home improvement ideas for your abode, but don’t know how you will afford them? Sagging gutters and missing siding can be an eyesore and difficult to ignore. Unfortunately, most projects around the home don’t come cheap. In some instances such as a new roof, it may feel like you’re ... continue reading...
Garage Organization: Tips to Start off the New Year
In all the organizing and cleaning of the house, the garage is often forgotten. But especially if the garage is also used as storage, there is always need to for keeping it practical and useful. Here are a few tips on how to do that. If you're looking for helpful garage organization tips, here are ... continue reading...
Great Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
To find the perfect gift for each person is a difficult and at times stressful task. But there is one thing that anyone would appreciate: a homemade gift, made with affection and the best ingredients and materials will show how much you care for the recipient. After all, you will have spent the most ... continue reading...
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