Super Bowl Party Cleanup Tips

Super Bowl is great for fan and non-fan alike, the commercials are always a talker,  but the mess from the party…. it’s just a mess that needs cleaning up.  Most of it can be trashed or recycled, but if the furniture is messed up, that can call for an expensive game plan. So here are [...]

Top Ten Tips for Smarter Home Improvement

For many homeowners, the return of warm weather signals that time of year to launch the long-awaited home remodeling or backyard patio project. With the typical major kitchen remodel topping $58,000 and the cost of a new roof topping $21,000, according to the National Association of Realtors 2009 Cost vs. Value Report, taking on even [...]

10 expert tips for home staging

There are more than 3.8 million homes currently for sale in the United States. How can you make your home stand out from the rest and increase the chance of selling? Leading Slipcover and Home Solution Company Sure Fit (www.surefit.com) has quite a bit of experience when it comes to transforming a space quickly on [...]

Closet Freak

Let’s admit it…Closets are typically pretty boring.  You’ve got your shelves, your closet rods…throw in a few hooks and that’s pretty much it.  Simple, right?  But what if we really started to think about our closets, not as storage spaces for our clothes and shoes, but rather as rooms…extensions of who we are.  With pretty chandeliers [...]

Tips to Be a Better Gardener in 2010

Whether you have a “brown thumb” or are an experienced gardener, you can become a better gardener in 2010.  Gardening is a great hobby that provides numerous personal benefits. Need to lose weight and get moving? Gardening gets you outside in the fresh air where you will get lots of exercise doing something productive. Need [...]

The Kitchen Sink

Popular Materials for Kitchen Sinks: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nancyhugo Stainless Steel is one of the most popular materials for kitchen sinks. It is durable, long-lasting and does not rust. However, it can scratch. Copper and brass sinks have become somewhat popular recently. They evoke and old-world atmosphere and are also very durable. Glass sinks are another somewhat trendy [...]

Track Lighting

©  http://www.flickr.com/photos/nancyhugo A relatively low-budget, minimal-mess project for updating the kitchen is to remove fluorescent box lights and replace them with track lighting.  In addition to updating the kitchen with a more modern, en vogue look, track lighting has the added benefit of being adjustable so homeowners can angle the lights as needed.   While often modern [...]

National Parks: God’s Magnificent Gardens!

You can learn much about the character of God by visiting a national park. There is something about the spectacular wilderness spaces that touches our soul and changes us. We find sanctuary – a rest from our problems and the opportunity to reflect and get recharged to face life’s challenges.

Uncover the beauty of wood

Beautiful wood is often hidden under grime, scratchers, old finishes or paint. Discover the satisfaction of reclaining these treasures.

Prime time for a kitchen redesign

The economic lull has an upside. Lower costs make now a great time for your dream kitchen to become a reality.

Do-It-Yourself or Call the Pros?

Not all projects should be DIY. Ask yourself these questions before you tackle the next home improvement yourself.

A New Kitchen Faucet

© http://www.flickr.com/photos/walktheline Replacing a kitchen faucet is one of the easier do-it-yourself remodeling projects.  A few things to keep in mind when shopping for a new kitchen faucet are: Brass faucets are desirable because of their resilience to extreme temperatures.  They rarely need to be replaced.  Built-in filters that remove chlorine, lead and other contaminants are [...]