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Is it time to solar heat your swimming pool?

woodrow — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:10:28 +0000

Decks and fences make for fine summertime home improvement projects. If you want to add a pool, why not evaluate energy efficiency and home improvement ideas that offer returns on your investment at the same time? Take a second look at pool solar heaters. If you live in a climate warm enough to [...]

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Get out your caulking gun before summer is out

woodrow — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:20:43 +0000

OK, gunslingers, it’s time to draw your caulking gun before the bad boys of winter settle in to ravage the homestead. Kidding aside, caulking and sealing is a home improvement project that fits the schedule between barbecues and beach trips. You’ll gain a lot of protection for your home with just a little time and [...]

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Remodeling trends for 2011

woodrow — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:40:13 +0000

Are you wondering what remodeling trends will rise to the top of the pack this year? So did the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) when it polled member builders and contractors that belong to its 58 chapters nationwide. Remember, as you look over the results, that they may be colored by the kinds [...]

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Home improvement projects to avoid…for now

woodrow — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:12:49 +0000

Should you consider making home improvements now? “No” is not the right answer. “None that cost more than they’re worth” is closer to the truth. Making wise choices, seeking competitive bids from hard-hit contractors and tackling projects that make sense in light of the economy may be a solid decision in light of today’s circumstances. Recently I [...]

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Last-Minute Gifts for DIYers

woodrow — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:28:21 +0000

Why wait until the last minute to find the right gift for a do-it-yourselfer? You still have two weeks! You’d be surprised how great a tool for the home improvement or remodeling aficionado can brighten up the holidays—and have lasting returns in successful projects. There are even clever stocking stuffers—like a Leatherman Tool—that mean that [...]

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The Butterfly House Spreads Its Wings

woodrow — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:20:21 +0000

I was delighted to read that Carmel, California’s famous Butterfly House was recently opened to the public. The photos can’t tell it all, but you can get an idea why the Butterfly House has been a destination for architects, contractors, interior designers, and plain-old rubbernecking tourists since it was completed half a century ago. So why would [...]

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Home Improvements for Pool Safety

woodrow — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:07:48 +0000

You’d be amazed at how many people roll their eyes when I mention pool safety. This year a close friend nearly lost his son to a pool accident. It’s no laughing matter and certainly should not be minimized. Many municipalities have requirements for pool barriers, fences, and alarms integrated into the code requirements for adding [...]

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Considering Outdoor Patio Heaters

woodrow — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:46:10 +0000

It may be too late where you live to have an Indian Summer barbecue, but many Americans live in mild climates with seasonally warm winters. For them, and for those of you saving up to improve your patio come springtime, let’s have a look at outdoor patio heaters. Most consumers choose natural gas power to stoke [...]

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Time to Remodel Your Laundry Room

woodrow — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:09:59 +0000

Laundry rooms are designed for utility, not decor. But so many laundry rooms become catch-all enclosures for clutter, storage, and other pack-rat activities. After a while, they can become home to hazardous chemicals or firetraps with over-extended electrical outlets, or danger zones for young children. If you’re going to remodel your laundry room, consider replacing outdated [...]

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Remodeling Triumphs and War Stories

woodrow — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:38:42 +0000

Given all the cost and planning that goes into most every renovation or remodeling project, you want it all to go right. Practically everyone I know that has had to camp out in their living room or eat out in fast food joints while the hammers banged away in their kitchens or baths understands. And [...]

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Does Your Landscaping Include Hardscape?

woodrow — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:41:41 +0000

I need to change my opinion about hardscaping. When I was young, my neighbor ripped out his lawn and paved the front yard–to my dismay. But for people with severe allergies or those living in severe weather conditions that prevent green growth, hardscaping is a boon. Plus, most landscaping designs are complemented by judicious use [...]

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Connect Your Spaces

Mary — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:08:27 +0000

Life in this part of the county so easily solicits the input of the great outdoors. That’s why I’ve been on the lookout for creative and functional ways to connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Because we all know that when the weather turns, any amount of sunlight is going to need to be maximized as [...]

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Outdoor Shower, Custom Carpentry Work, and Japanese Hot Tub Make Unique SoCal Living Space

Paige — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:09:32 +0000

Just stumbled across this amazing backyard on Design*Sponge. It’s the home of Meredith Kleinman, an interior designer and painter, and she has truly made me covet her home. The interior is beautiful, but it’s the exterior that really got my attention. The wood deck is complete with shaded sitting area. The three sided bench is a great [...]

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Do Something Fun with Your Fence

Mary — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:15:03 +0000

Fences these days aren’t all about keeping the neighbors out. Besides, what if you like your neighbors? There are a lot of new ideas for fencing, and we think they’re great ways to manage your yard and landscape. The right fence can set the stage for a great garden and an enticing entry to your [...]

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Outdoor Kitchen Additions Add Life to Your Home’s Exterior

Paige — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:57:35 +0000

I’ve been basking in the beautiful sun non-stop for the past few days. In Portland, with almost 300 days of the year being grey, rainy, and cold, it’s essential to enjoy the sunny days while I can. So while living it up on my front porch, I often wish I had a more ideal set up for [...]

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