Muddy spots where your lawn won’t grow may be perfect for a pathway made of stone and laced with moss. Incorporate a walkway into your landscape in just a few steps. First, plan well. For moss to grow, the walkway needs to placed in a moist, shaded area. Decide whether your path will be straight […]

According to Remodeling Magazine this year, a new front door is one of the five top ways to add value to your home. A new door is a quick and affordable way to add curb appeal and character to your home as well. Visit your home improvement store to find a wide variety of door […]

To be sure you are choosing an energy efficient ceiling fan model that will meet your needs, first take a look at the label to determine the amount of air movement the fan allows per watt of electricity. Next familiarize yourself with its efficacy rather than efficiency level rate, which is essentially the airflow output […]

As the home market finally rebounds, so does interest in remodeling for pleasure and profit. Real estate “flippers” know a thing or two about making the correct changes to inspire a sale. The right projects produce cash. The wrong ones can keep a home on the market for way too long. To get a return […]

If you’ve ever skipped the step of taping before painting, then you know the frustration of stray smears and messy lines.  Save yourself the cleanup and do-overs. Follow these simple steps for using painter’s tape: 1) Test the tape. Be sure that the tape’s adhesive is as strong or weak as your paint job requires. […]

Homebuyers want an affordable, energy-efficient home. Homeowners want to remake their existing home with similar goals in mind. The year of 2014 saw remodelers and their clients incorporate an array of green home improvements to boost their home’s function and levels of performance, as well as their long-term value. The first quarter of 2014 saw […]

Do you have renovation anxiety? Do the mountain of decisions, costs, or possible problems keep you from moving forward with plans to make your home everything you always hoped for? Here are a few ways to plan for the best possible remodel makeover: 1) Visualize. What textures, colors, or architectural details speak to you? 2) […]

There are a lot of things the layperson doesn’t know, no matter how many DIY home shows you watch. A professional contractor may be a wise investment for you and your home. Key points include: 1) Weigh safety concerns carefully. Avoid projects that could compromise the structure of your home. 2) Time is money. If […]

Fresh eggs, and a nod to the farmer inside you, might have you considering the latest gardening trend:  urban backyard chickens. Take a stroll around many fenced-in neighborhoods in various US cities, and you’ll find that many citizens have taken on the responsibility of raising chickens. It is a fun and rewarding pastime with benefits […]

For the green home remodeler, windows are the product of choice. Low-emissive (Low-E) windows were the most common green building products to be worked into homes this year. Green building, on the whole, is becoming standard and affordable. High-performance, energy efficient products are popping up all over the marketplace, providing homebuilders and homeowners with plenty […]