7 Essential Tips to Clean Your Carpet the Right Way
Everybody loves a good crumb-less, dirt-less, spotless carpet, but unfortunately not everyone knows how to keep them looking as great as the day they first walked on them. And this […]
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How-to Plan a Fence Installation
Whether making improvements to a new home or updating an existing one; adding a fence to an outdoor living space is often considered a high priority project. While defining your […]
7 Important Safety Tips When Starting Your Next DIY Home Project
Home projects are exciting – but also dangerous if safety considerations aren’t paramount. Recent studies show that there are more hospital admissions from domestic accidents than from illegal drug abuse. […]
Image of the Week: Design by Color
Who says that a pool needs to be surrounded by cool, aqua tones? These red benches and lounge chairs create a bold contrast to the placid water and provide an […]
HVAC Repairs: When to DIY & When to Call a Professional
We often think that we can handle the DIY fixes that need to be made around our house. And, most of the time, this is true. Fixing a broken chair, […]
How to Avoid the 5 Most Common Fears Concerning Homeownership
For years, home ownership has been considered an important part of the “American Dream”; however, attitudes in recent years have shifted away from this concept. Main Street reports that 82% […]
Protecting Patio Furniture From the Elements
It’s hard to imagine anything but sunny days when you purchase a set of patio furniture. The reality is, though — while you’ll have plenty of time to sunbathe, grill out […]
7 Ways to Reduce Expenses on Home Improvement Projects
If you plan to live in your home for an extended period of time, you’ll eventually need to tackle home improvement projects – whether by choice or necessity. But it’s […]
Turn Your Concrete Patio Into the Perfect Outdoor Retreat
If you have a concrete patio that’s looking a bit dated and worn, then it’s time for an extreme makeover. Thankfully, it can be relatively easy to achieve a whole […]
Checklist for Weather Proofing External Doors and Windows
Every building is impacted by the environment. As houses age they can shift and normal wear and tear also leads to new cracks, drafts and other issues. Short of tearing […]
8 Material Substitutions to Save Money on Your Renovation
When renovating your home, the costs can escalate quickly. You will be making all sorts of decisions about paint colors and the type of bathtub you want installed. All of […]
Stay Safe this Grilling Season
It’s summer, which means grill season has almost reached its peak. Although you may already know how to grill safely, taking all the necessary precautions, we figure a refresher course is always […]
DesignMine Monday: Cooling Down From the Summer Heat
This week we are heading downstairs to the basement to escape from the summer heat. With temperatures rising now is the best time to stay inside and work on creating […]
DesignMine Monday: Which House is Your Favorite?
We’ve pulled 5 of our favorite home exteriors from DesignMine. Which one is your favorite?
Weathering the Storm: Tips for Maintaining a Resilient Home
When storm season rolls in, it’s important to make sure your home is up to the challenge. By staying on top of certain maintenance tasks all year long, and ensuring […]