As the year ends, it's an ideal time to look at your home, the projects you've successfully completed and your plans for repairs, renovations, and renewal. Protecting your family should [...]
Let's face it: money is tight today. If you're looking to get the most bang for your home improvement dollar, think about making improvements that make your home more livable [...]
Years ago I was visiting a friend in Tokyo and was astonished that she took water from the tap for tea, and it was too hot to drink. This was [...]
It doesn't matter whether your fireplace is used for aesthetics or heating the house, every fall is a great time to have a chimney inspection and cleaning if it needs [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When it comes to painting your home's interior trim, a traditional white is usually the name of the game, but here are some other colors that might be of interest [...]
When it comes to painting your home's interior trim, a traditional white is usually the name of the game, but here are some other colors that might be of interest [...]
In a previous life of living large, downsizing has now become a necessary part of life for most people. Rather than dwelling on what you don't have, make the most [...]
This year, everyone is looking for ways to add to their home without breaking the bank. If you have wood floors, you'd be surprised at the options you have for [...]