Guest Blogger #356, Entry #936, February 4, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Wintertime is the best time to maintain your air conditioner unit as well as your furnace. Cleaning and maintenance of these important mechanical systems of your home will ensure you have a comfortable winter and upcoming ... continue reading...
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Tips to Consider Before Designing your Custom Home
Guest Blogger #354, Entry #934, February 3, 2012 For many Americans, building a custom home is the fulfillment of the American dream. There are many other housing options but to get exactly what you want and where you want it, the only option is a custom built home on the lot of your ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: The Benefits of Professional Cleaning your Carpets
Guest Blogger #350, Entry #927, January 29, 2012 Cleaning is a never ending job to attain a healthy, relaxed and comfortable living. Our floor covering is one item in our homes and offices that needs regular cleaning to preserve and prolong its life. Carpet cleaning is one of the challenges in the ... continue reading...
The Benefits of Getting Double Glazing Windows
Guest Blogger #348, Entry #924, January 27, 2012 You probably already know that double glazing windows involve two planes of glass with a space in between them, but do you know the benefits which this kind of glazing system brings with it? [ad#co-1] Lower Heating Bills Probably ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: How to Find Out the History of your House
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...
How to Modify your Home with Consideration for Aging Adults
Guest Blogger #346, Entry #922, January 26, 2012 When considering an elderly parent who wishes to remain in their home for as long as possible, or any person with mobility issues, it's important to understand two key concepts - Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of ... continue reading...
Preparing your Winter Landscape for the Onset of Spring
Entry #920, January 25, 2012 Wintertime can be rough on landscaping around your home. The cold temperatures lack of colorful plants, and neglected grounds are a popular scene around most homes at this time of year. Even though the winter is in full swing, soon the warmer spring temperatures will ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: How to Create an Inspiring Nursery for Baby & You
Guest Blogger #334, Entry #906, January 19, 2012 When we have children we become parents. As parents we want what is best for our children. Who doesn’t? From where they sleep to how they dress and what they eat we fuss over everything. Their bedroom or nursery should be no different. However ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: The Perfect Do it Yourself Projects for Wintertime Warmth
Guest Blogger #332, Entry #903, January 17, 2012 When it's too cold outside to actually accomplish anything outdoors, it's hard to avoid the hermit feeling while stuck inside your home. You're aching for spring to arrive so you can get back to work on your home. You're the do-it-yourself-er that ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: 3 Innovative Technologies that will Improve your Home
Guest Blogger #331, Entry #902, January 17, 2012 We are constantly seeing the introduction of new products and technologies that change the way we interact with the world around us. The past year alone saw the growth of tablet computers, the introduction of more efficient electric cars, new medical ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: How to Effectively Repair your Home Skylight Leaks
Guest Blogger #322, Entry #890, January 10, 2012 Skylights are a great addition and can increase the value of a property. They add light to an area that may need more light and are very energy efficient. Many people install them into their home to change the appearance and atmosphere of a ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: 4 Creative Ways to Give your Ceiling a Makeover
Guest Blogger #321, Entry #889, January 9, 2012 If you've put a lot of time and money into carefully decorating your home, it can be a disappointment when you look up toward the rafters and are greeted by a boring, blank ceiling. Your walls and furniture are decorated to your exact specifications, ... continue reading...