No matter where you live, rain, sun, snow, and wind all take a toll on the exterior of your home. A well-applied paint job is the first line of defense for protecting your home against the elements. With summer just around the corner, it is prime painting season with plenty of nice weather to accommodate […]

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Blue skies, green grass, wild flowers… spring can offer a color sensory overload! Harness that overload and use the colors you are enjoying within your own home improvement projects. Pastels are popular in the spring as we ease out of the dreary, dull colors of winter. Bring the beauty of the outside indoors by using […]

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Not sleeping as well as you’d like to? Whether it’s because you’re stressed out, suffering from insomnia, or just plain uncomfortable, there are a lot of decorating decisions that you can make in your bedroom to turn it into an oasis of rest and relaxation. If you feel like you could be sleeping better at […]

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Many of our readers are homeowners who are looking for home improvement advice from the experts. Some readers, though, already have a natural knack for interior decorating and enjoy reading up on the latest trends in home design. If you’re one of those readers with an eye for interior design, it may be time to […]

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Decks are a great place to relax or entertain guests while enjoying the nice weather outside. However, decks are exposed to the elements and tend to handle heavy traffic, so your deck requires maintenance to keep it looking great. Staining your deck can help it maintain its appearance through years of summer barbecues. Here are […]

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As the weather warms up, you’re probably forming a mental checklist of all the spring cleanup tasks you have to accomplish before you can enjoy the summers barbecues and pool parties. When making that list, you should consider exterior house painting first. The cold wet weather of winter has probably done quite a number on […]

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Children exposed to lead for extended periods of time can develop learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and diminished intelligence. This is especially dangerous because symptoms rarely present until the damage has already been done. Since childrens’ bodies absorb lead more easily than adults, it impacts children more profoundly. Adults who inhale lead dust may suffer reproductive […]

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If you’re thinking about putting your house on the market, you want it to be in tip-top shape. The small flaws that you either overlook or haven’t had a chance to address may be enough to turn off potential homebuyers. You don’t have to break the bank to make your home more appealing, though. There […]

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Have an extra bedroom or space in a basement? Use that space to create a playroom for your child. Having a playroom provides your kids with a fun, safe space and a way to keep their toys and books contained in one room (though we can’t guarantee your child won’t attempt to take them out […]

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When you buy a home, you inherit the style of the former owner – whether you like it or not. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, homeowners will typically invest their money in remodeling the kitchen right away. This leaves families stuck with outdated bathrooms featuring trends from decades we’d rather not […]

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