Guest Blogger #366, Entry #949, February 9, 2012 Home renovation projects represent a method to increase your home’s equity in a significant manner. Many home renovation projects pay for themselves by increasing the home value in relationship to the cost of the home improvement. They can also be an effective way to make your home…
Guest Blogger #366, Entry #949, February 9, 2012 The new year is a time that’s traditional for making big plans. Aside from stopping smoking and hitting the gym more regularly another decision people make is to buy a new home. That means that despite the cold weather and early nights people are seriously looking for…
Guest Blogger #365, Entry #948, February 8, 2012 When most people consider the field of construction, they imaging buff guys in hard hats carrying wooden slats, hauling loads of bricks, riveting steel girders, or operating heavy machinery; in other words, hard manual labor. And while a fair number of “unskilled” workers are required to get…
Guest Blogger #364, Entry #947, February 8, 2012 Most parents will find themselves walking into their kids’ rooms and wondering just how it is possible that they got so messy. Between clothing, toys, schoolwork, and god-only-knows what else your kids collect in a day, you might not be able to see the carpet or the…
Guest Blogger #359, Entry #942, February 7, 2012 With the statistics on obesity of paramount concern these days, many families are looking for ways to improve their overall health by eating better and getting fit, and often that requires making some major changes since many of us lead a sedentary lifestyle. In terms of diet,…
Guest Blogger #357, Entry #940, February 6, 2012 You might not think that there are a lot of options for careers when it comes to interior design; either you’re one of the people creating designs or one of the people installing them. Right? While it is true that you will probably have to choose one…
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 summer. [ad#co-1] I think the air conditioner and…
Best of 2012 – #4! See the entire Best of 2012 on Stagetecture here Guest Blogger #352, Entry #930, January 31, 2012 It’s no secret that more people are incorporating green living into their lives than ever. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to jump in on the green movement, your backyard might…
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 process of cleaning…
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 the biggest advantage you will be interested…
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 DIY mistakes. [ad#co-1] Take…
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 Daily Living (IADLs) Activities of daily living are…