Archive for ◊ September, 2008 ◊
Managing a remodeling project has the potential to be more stressful than the planning stage. It is during this phase that you learn diplomacy, tact, and patience. Your sanity is usually stretched to its limit and you almost always ask, “Why did I get myself into this?” Let me not scare you but share some [...]
Many of us watch TV shows and see the miraculous transformation of homes and gardens by professionals and amateur do-it-yourselfers. Is it really that easy, we ask ourselves. Could I do it? Where do I begin? What improvement projects will generate the biggest increase in the value of my home?
Home Improvement Projects That Really Pay [...]
In the past, many homes were built with unfinished basements and the homeowner used those dark, bare, usually damp spaces for storage, laundry, or large collections of spider webs and dust bunnies. You may have bought one yourself and now, with the high price of new housing, you are looking to expand your current house [...]
Every parent knows one child’s sniffles can spread to the whole family, leading to missed work and school days. But as important as helping reduce the spread of germs can be, mom’s time is also precious. Here are five key steps to help save time and help protect your family.
A little common sense can go [...]
Do some of your light fixtures look like they are fugitives from another era, and are certain rooms in your home better looking with the lights off? If so, it’s time to do something about it.
Small changes with regards to lighting can make a dramatic improvement in the look and feel of your home, and [...]