April 1, 2012 in Home Improvement, Housing
Warmer temperatures, green grass and increased daylight help shake off the winter blues and inspire home and yard improvements to spruce up your surroundings. Whether you’re remodeling to stay put, or putting your home on the market, consider home improvement and design trends as you plan your renovation projects. Add bold, bright colors Try adding ...
March 21, 2012 in Home Improvement, Housing, Housing Tips, Living, Money, Money Tips
The kids are finally on their own and you’re ready to reclaim some spaces in your home that were previously dedicated to child’s play. Even though as empty-nesters you probably won’t spend so much on food, education and gas money, you’re still not ready to go into debt to redecorate the once-kid-centric rooms in your ...
September 16, 2010 in Home Improvement
Just as animals use the fall to prepare for winter, now’s the perfect time to transform your home into a cozy nest where your family and friends will love to gather. Ginny Bean, publisher of Ginny’s catalog, suggests the following simple decorating touches to add seasonal warmth. Put out the welcome mat – literally. Make ...
September 10, 2010 in Budgets & Savings, Home Improvement, Living Green
For many families, household budgets are still tight in the wake of the recession. But whether times are tough or not, it makes sense to save money wherever you can. There are plenty of small ways to start cutting costs. One of the best places in your home to start saving is the laundry room. ...
August 30, 2010 in Gardening, Home Improvement
(Family Features) - Every year cooler temperatures signal a new round of seasonal chores, like swapping screens for storm doors, cleaning and storing patio furniture, and checking for air leaks around the home....
August 9, 2010 in Gardening, Home Improvement
Watering is usually the top summer chore for gardeners. From June through August, evaporation and plant transpiration (together termed evapotranspiration) reach their peaks. Water is quickly lost from the soil, from the leaves, and even from pots made of terra cotta and wood. Keeping moisture levels adequate can be tough....
July 26, 2010 in Home Improvement
Power washing ... sanding and scraping ... painting ... keeping a home's exterior in good condition can take a lot of time, effort and money. And it often leads homeowners to wonder if there are ways to improve their home without all the work....
July 19, 2010 in Home Improvement
A cost effective and easy-to-install energy savings project could pay back homeowners with significant savings on their home energy bills, according to a new study commissioned by The Dow Chemical Company....
June 21, 2010 in Home Improvement
When it comes to improving outdoor living spaces, decks are a popular choice. If you're thinking about adding a new deck, or even replacing or resurfacing an old deck, there are a lot of things to consider before you get started....
June 14, 2010 in Home Improvement, Safety
Wildfires pose a real threat to residents across the country, and there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of loss and to protect those you love....
