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How to Safely Light your Home Walkways for Halloween

Guest Blog #204, Entry #693, October 7, 2011 In a few weeks for Halloween little ghosts and possibly big goblins will be knocking on your door for trick or treating, and you want to make sure your walkways are safe right? From well lit walkways to pruning back shrubs and hedges that can block ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: DIY Tips to Survive Moving into a Fixer-Upper Home

Guest Blog #203, Entry #692, October 7, 2011 Have you just purchased a home that needs some tender loving care? 'Fixer-uppers' are a great investment if you are willing to put in the needed labor, time and expense of fixing it up once you move into it. Today, my Guest Blogger gives DIY tips from ... continue reading...

Green Living

How to Choose the Right Insulation for your Home

Guest Blog #197, Entry #682, September 30, 2011 With rising energy costs, green initiatives and homeowners becoming more conscious about their homes, ensuring that your home has the proper insulation can be forgotten. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips to choose the right insulation for your ... continue reading...

Green Living

Are Double Glazed Windows Right for your Home?

Guest Blog #191, Entry #675, September 25, 2011 If you own your own home, then you’ve probably invested a lot of time and effort into decorating and renovating it since you moved in. One thing that often gets overlooked during home renovation, especially in big cities, is windows. Nottingham isn’t ... continue reading...

D.I.Y.

How to Install Home Theater In-Wall Speakers (Video)

Have you thought about installing in-wall speakers? For those of you who dream of having a home theater with superior sound, and want the look of a professional installation, today's project is for you. Today I show you a video on how to install home theater in-wall speakers. In-wall speakers look ... continue reading...

Outdoor Home

How to Clean Up your Home After a Flood/Hurricane/Natural Disaster

Entry #632, August 28, 2011 With the onset of hurricane season, and Hurricane Irene becoming a historical storm threatening over 2.2 million people in the south and northeastern U.S., the reality of what your home will look like after the storm is a concern to many. Living in Jacksonville, Florida, ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: The Beauty of Bamboo vs. Timber Flooring in your Home

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 ... continue reading...

Architecture

Guest Blogger: An Orangery – A Fruitful Addition to Your Home

Guest Blog #124, Entry #590, July 17, 2011 Not to be confused with a conservatory, an orangery is usually constructed using stone or brick pillars to support the glazed roof and is then tailored with large voluminous windows between the pillars to allow the natural light to burst through while ... continue reading...

D.I.Y.

Guest Blogger: Five Essential Tips to Consider BEFORE Remodeling your Home

Guest Blog #121, Entry #586, July 13, 2011 Whether you are considering remodeling a small portion of your bathroom, or you are considering adding on an addition to your home, there are several essential tips to follow. Many homeowners jump head first into remodeling before determining, budget, ... continue reading...

D.I.Y.

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...

Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: How Repairs can Make your Home Eco-Friendly

Guest Blog #93, Entry #546, June 6, 2011 As we all try to improve our home environment and green our lives, have you ever considered that home repairs can also make your home eco-friendly? While many of us think that buying all new energy efficient appliances, and all new low-flow plumbing fixtures ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: 6 Cost Effective Ways to add Value to your Home

Guest Blog #76, Entry #523, May 15, 2011 Spring is the perfect time to start thinking about home improvements. Whether you're trying to sell your home in the near future, or you are wanting to add value for the future, now is the perfect time to start planning and getting started. Today our ... continue reading...