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Regular Home Maintenance Can Really Pay Off
No matter where you live or what type of house you live in, very few things are ever maintenance-free. So be proactive with a little home maintenance and enjoy an efficient and beautiful home for years to come.
Chilling in Your Basement
For those of us who don’t have air conditioning, the summer heat can quickly become unbearable. One great way to keep your cool is to retreat to your basement. It really doesn’t make a lot of difference if it is a finished basement or not. All you really need is a sense of adventure and some basic supplies.
The Dangers of Backyard Playgrounds
Safe backyard playgrounds don’t begin and end with the assembly of a packaged swing set. Children come up with ever more creative ways of exposing themselves to danger, and it’s up to you to think ahead when planning a backyard playground.
Bring Madagascar, The Incredibles, Shark Tale, and Robots Home for Your Kids
Once your kids have seen the fabulous new movies Madagascar, The Incredibles, Shark Tale or Robots, you will want to help keep those lovable role models in their thoughts. Using one or more of these great films as the basis for your kid’s bedroom design is one great way to achieve that.
Busting Bugs in the Bathroom
By knowing some bathroom germ facts you can learn how to bust those pesky bugs from bathroom vanities, cabinets, sinks and fixtures.
Improve Your Home's Efficiency with Energy-saving Windows
Improve the energy efficiency of your home's windows with these four tips.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing - Part 1: Five Easy Steps for Finding a Cabinet Contractor
Now that you have decided to go with kitchen cabinet refacing, how do you decide whether to have the job contracted, or to do it yourself?
What's in a Replacement Window?
If you're like most people, you love the look and effect windows can have on your home's appearance. However, windows can also be a great source of heat loss and high-energy costs. Get the scoop on how energy efficient windows can allow you to enjoy all their scenic benefits at a fraction of the cost.
New Storm Window Technology - Saves Energy and Money!
Glass is a very poor insulator and an old-fashioned single-pane window loses a lot of heat. The best way to improve your home's efficiency is to replace every old-style window with a new, multi-glazed window, but if this is too expensive you can save energy by installing a new storm window over every existing single-pane window.