(guest post by Abe Knepp) Whether you rent it or own it, your home is a place you should be proud of. That’s a lot easier when you know your place looks great from the street. If you’re in the mood to beef up your home’s curb appeal, here are five great ideas that can […]
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Lighten Up! Bringing More Natural Light into Your Home
photo © Elenathewise /123RF Stock Photo Mice kept under constant light for several months experienced negative health including pro-inflammatory activation in the immune system, early signs of osteoporosis and muscle loss, according to Cell Press journal, Current Biology. The good news is the negative side effects were reversible when they restored the environmental light-dark cycle. […]
7 Modern Kitchen Design Trends for 2016
(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com) Wondering what the latest trends in kitchen design are? A few may surprise you! The modern kitchen is winning out over the traditional, yet practicality and function are still key elements of a winning design. Here’s a look at are how those elements are coming together with the top seven […]
Top 6 Tools You Need To Get Your Woodworking Shop Started
(guest post by Ted Leger) It took one time working with lumber and wood stock and I was hooked. From then on I loved to eat, sleep, and talk about woodworking to everyone. And within a short period, I built my first shop and grabbed my tools and organized them. That was my “man cave.” […]
Cedar Deck Comes Out on Top
(guest post courtesy Western Red cedar Lumber Association) How do you restore an ageing aggregate patio in desperate need of repair? Well, you have a few options. You could remove and replace the existing concrete – but this can be quite costly and let’s face it – it’s not the greenest choice when you consider […]
DIY Kitchen Cabinets: How to Build Corian® Kitchen Cabinets
(guest post from SolidSurface.com) Corian® solid surface is quickly becoming one of the hottest building materials among DIY’ers. This amazing product line is durable, dependable, beautiful, and highly versatile. It offers more possibilities than you may realize. A growing trend is to utilize the popular material to create DIY Corian® cabinets. This innovative concept is […]
DIY Landscape Edging
(guest post by Sure-Loc Edging) A home’s landscaping should have clean lawn lines with sharp borders and have well defined bed areas and walkways. Sure-loc edging adds crisp, clean lines that define the spaces and makes the difference between a good landscape and a great one. Sure-loc Edging Inc was founded in 1992 when the […]
How NOT to Unclog Your Downspouts
(guest post by Century Home Improvements) Top Five Ways NOT to Clean Your Downspouts Keeping up with your rain gutters is a must to home maintenance. They may be out of sight and out of mind for most homeowners, but neglecting them can lead to buildup of debris from local vegetation. You may not have […]
DIY Corian® Backsplashes: Getting Creative with Your Scraps
(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com) Adding backsplashes to your kitchen, bathroom, or any room in your home can give your living space a boost of color and style. When you choose to craft DIY Corian® backsplashes, you know you’ll be using high-quality materials for your project. This means that you won’t waste time and money […]
3 Crucial Tips to Prevent Renovation Security Threats
(guest post by Ryan Black) There are plenty of reasons to stress while remodeling your home, like scheduling conflicts, financial strains and the inconvenience of displacement. The last thing you need at a time like this is to have your home burglarized, but unfortunately it is a very real risk. In fact, it is […]