4 Easy (and Smart!) Home Upgrades You Can Start This Weekend Do you feel like your home could use a little pick-me-up, but you don’t want to put too much effort into it? You’re not alone. Homeowners everywhere want a prettier, more practical living space, but they don’t have that much...
When many homeowners hear the word remodel they almost have a heart attack. After all, that one simple word generally means spending thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars to update an existing structure. However, updating and remodeling your home doesn’t have to cost you a third...
(BPT) - It's now easier than ever for homeowners to transform their homes into models of green living thanks to the growing availability of affordable, energy-smart building products and materials. From replacing incandescent light bulbs to reviewing the energy rating on new appliances, more homeowners are making...
Energize your home's exterior with vibrant colors: (BPT) - Chances are you've thought about adding a splash of color to the exterior of your home, and you're not the only one. Many people have the same idea, but they don't act because they're worried they will choose poorly. Selecting the...
(BPT) - With the average American family doing more than 400 loads of laundry each year, it's no wonder that the laundry room has become one of the most popular remodeling projects in the house.- Often out of sight and out of mind, most laundry rooms are designed like...
Don't be daunted by drywall: Tips for success (BPT) - Whether you're finishing a basement or adding space, many home improvement projects require you to replace or add drywall. These days, many homeowners are considering hanging and finishing drywall themselves, giving their projects a complete do-it-yourself flair and helping to...
(ARA) - When the sun is shining and the summer breezes are blowing, it's difficult to resist the call to relax outdoors. But if you have a blank canvas of grass or a cement slab, it doesn't exactly call to mind visions of barbecues and family gatherings. Don't stare longingly...
(ARA) - Your home is bursting at the seams but buying something bigger is out of the question in this economy. And your improvement budget is limited, so you can't please every member of the family with whatever renovation you choose to fund. Or can you? Polls show that many American...
