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…
Entry #690, October 5, 2011 Halloween and October is a great time to let kids show their imagination. Whether you enjoy decorating and carving pumpkins or making a pumpkin talk, your kids should try one of these fun and easy Halloween kids crafts from Martha Stewart. Pumpkin Project – Candy Character Set an intact pumpkin…
Guest Blog #198, Entry #684, October 1, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! If you are like most homeowners, the ability to make your home more convenient with technology is important. Whether it is using automatic lighting controls, thermostat controls or other remote controlled devices, homeowners have a new found freedom when installing these devices. Image courtesy…
Guest Blog #190, Entry #674, September 24, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Over the past years the need for homeowners to adapt their homes for the elderly has become commonplace. Whether it’s adapt a home for a family member, or to make your home safer and easier to get around. Universal design, ADA guidelines, and safety…
Here’s a chance to enter Pfister Faucets – Fixture Forward sweepstakes! Are you thinking of remodeling your kitchen or bath? Even if the thought of updating your sink, tub, or shower faucets sounds enticing, how about the chance to win a $5,000 prize package from Pfister Faucets? HGTV’s – Lisa LaPorta will give you design…
Guest Blog #181, Entry #661, September 15, 2011 Ever feel like your current home is just not “quite” big enough? Your stuff seems to be bursting out the seams? In-laws or another child entering the picture? Your need for a home office cramping the dining room style? I think I’m not alone when I say…
Guest Blog #173, Entry #651, September 10, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! From water conservation to spending less money to run water in your home, saving water is essential. Today, see how saving water can be made easier by installing technological plumbing fixtures in your home. From low flow toilets and shower heads to Energy standard…
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 gorgeous, because they are…
Guest Blog #164, Entry #640, September 2, 2011 Today is Friday, and I’m always trying to think of a great DIY project for the upcoming weekend. While many projects require more preparation than others, there are some that are easy. My Guest Blogger today gives easy DIY tips for making over you bathroom in a…
Guest Blog #163, Entry #639, September 1, 2011 We’ve all been there. You’re hosting a party and one of your guests spills some wine, or bumps into you when you’re serving up the spaghetti, and a nice big dollop ends up on the floor – staining your lovely new carpet. Next time it happens, don’t…
Guest Blog #161, Entry #636, August 31, 2011 Sure, you have selected the flooring you adore for your home, but how do you know how to measure it for your interior spaces? Measuring and calculating how much flooring you will need will be important for your budget, as well as getting enough materials. My Guest…
Guest Blog #157, Entry #631, August 27, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! If you are trying to determine how to make use of hand-me-down chairs from your grandmother’s house, or you just found some killer dining room chairs at a garage sale, but the upholstery looks awful, how about reupholstering? Image courtesy of Urban Jane Today,…