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Guest Blogger: Avoid these Common Patio Deck Mistakes

Guest Blogger #953, Entry #2390, May 7, 2013 Chances are that this summer you'll be spending a lot of time on the deck catching up with old friends and family on your outdoor deck. Under the patio umbrellas, you'll be sipping ice tea, eating barbecue and swatting away all those countless ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

Guest Blogger: 5 Considerations Before Buying an Older Home

Guest Blogger #950, Entry #2370, May 2, 2013 There's no denying that older homes have a certain appeal. They come with the charm of a bygone era, the patina of age, and a level of craftsmanship that simply doesn't seem to exist anymore. Sadly, they also come with substandard foundational pieces ... continue reading...

D.I.Y.

Guest Blogger: How a Loft Conversion Can Increase Your Property Value

Guest Blogger #949, Entry #2365, May 1, 2013 The housing market in the UK is still trying to recover from the ongoing recession that began back in 2008 and as a result, homeowners are trying to figure out ways in which they can increase the value of their property. Getting a new paint job ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: Simple Tips for Remodeling your Bathroom

Guest Blogger #948, Entry #2364, April 30, 2013 Having a bathroom that isn’t quite up to your standards can be a frustrating and annoying thing to deal with on a daily basis. Bad design can lend itself to some irritating problems that will only build up over time and exasperate you. It might be ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: How to Choose the Ideal Kitchen Countertop Surface

Guest Blogger #941, Entry #2353, April 29, 2013 Choosing the right kitchen worktops for your home is important because it ties the room together and is likely a decision you will live with for years to come. In general, the best choices to make when it comes to worktop materials are quartz, ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: Choosing & Installing the Right Shower Rod

Guest Blogger #940, Entry #2343, April 26, 2013 Is your bathroom shower rod giving you problems to install? Some people rarely take their time to learn simple procedures at home such as installing a shower rod. At the moment, you might not see the importance of learning such procedures mainly ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: 5 Tips to Achieve your Home’s Best Interior Lighting

Guest Blogger #938, Entry #2339, April 25, 2013 Interior lighting can make the difference between dark, cave-like rooms of years gone by and the bright, modern rooms we enjoy today. The right kind of lighting can drastically alter the feeling of a room and make it far more pleasant to spend time ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: How to Preserve Wicker Baskets

Guest Blogger #936, Entry #2333, April 24, 2013 Wicker furniture is one of the more unique pieces of furniture you can buy, it can add a unique look to your home decor both inside and outside in the garden. Regardless of its location you would like your wicker to stay in good condition so you can ... continue reading...

Aesthetics - Colors & Textures

Guest Blogger: Improving Any Room this Spring with Plants

Guest Blogger #935, Entry #2313, April 19, 2013 Your decor is just as unique as you are, and sometimes it’s hard to find house-ready houseplants that fit with your scheme. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can incorporate houseplants into your home and take advantage of the benefits they ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

Guest Blogger: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Guest Blogger #934, Entry #2312, April 18, 2013 So you're a first-time home buyer looking for tips, some dos and don'ts perhaps, to help you navigate your way across some pretty unfamiliar territory. No problem. The Internet is stuffed full of tips. The biggest problem you'll likely encounter is ... continue reading...

Green Living

Guest Blogger: How to Save Energy and Sleep Easy

Guest Blogger #932, Entry #2308, April 18, 2013 As a sizable chunk of the time we spend in our homes is spent in the land of nod or our bedrooms, reducing the energy our homes use during these hours is key to reducing our total energy use. Your home could be kitted out with every energy saving ... continue reading...

Green Living

Guest Blogger: New Homeowner Tips for Estimating Utility Costs

Guest Blogger #929, Entry #2301, April 16, 2013 Market price is one important consideration for first time home buyers like you, but you also need to think about what a home is going to cost after you purchase it. Home utility costs can run the gamut in pricing from highly affordable to wildly ... continue reading...