Living With Arthritis – Adapting Your Home

April 26, 2012

For millions of Americans living with arthritis, everyday tasks can be a painful challenge. If you are one of those people, you know that a home improvement can address a number of changes that need to be made around the house to make it a more accommodating environment. Although you may not need very many [...]

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Building a Music Room or Jam Space

April 25, 2012

If there is a member of your household who plays an instrument or if you have a teenager who wants to start a band with his or her friends, then you have probably thought about the need to create a practice area that is separate from the rest of the house. Why not create a [...]

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Basement Storage Solutions – Getting Organized, Part I

April 24, 2012

If you’re like me, the basement is where things that don’t have a home go to rest. I try to be organized about it but I seem to be failing miserably. A few things end up in totes or on shelves but for the most part they just get piled on top of each other [...]

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How To Choose The Perfect Bathtub

April 23, 2012

If you’re undertaking a home improvement in your bathroom, you are likely thinking of upgrading your bathtub. This is a big-ticket item, particularly once you factor in its installation. Before you head out shopping for the perfect tub you’ll want to consider the following questions:

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Bathroom Lighting Essentials

April 22, 2012

A few weeks ago, while away on a business trip, I was staying at a hotel with well-appointed furnishings, lovely art on the walls and a great view of Lake Michigan. Much to my dismay, when I walked into the bathroom the lighting was so terrible that I barely wanted to look at myself in [...]

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The Principles of Xeriscaping

April 21, 2012

In honor of Earth Week 2012, we are dedicating a number of this week’s blog posts to actions that can be taken by homeowners in an effort to make our homes more eco-friendly. When it comes to landscaping, there is no need to sacrifice esthetics for sustainability. With some thought and planning, you can achieve [...]

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Green Home Inspiration

April 20, 2012

In honor of Earth Week 2012, we are dedicating a number of this week’s blog posts to actions that can be taken by homeowners in an effort to make our homes more eco-friendly. I’m always looking for inspiration to make my home improvement projects more environmentally sustainable. I’ve come across a number of “extreme green” [...]

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A Guide To Foundation Problems

April 20, 2012

Whether you are in the market to buy a home and checking to see if the house is structurally sound or whether you are a longtime homeowner, the state of a house’s foundation is extremely important and repairs should be seen as a priority. Foundation problems can start out small yet become sizeable over time. [...]

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Home Safety – The Overlooked Home Improvement

April 19, 2012

I burned our dinner tonight and I’m glad I did. The smoke from the oven set off the smoke detector, which set off the security system, which led to a phone call from our monitoring company to make sure everything was ok. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to eat burnt casserole on [...]

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Solar Energy Basics

April 19, 2012

In honor of Earth Week 2012, we are dedicating a number of this week’s blog posts to actions that can be taken by homeowners in an effort to make our homes more eco-friendly. If you are undertaking home improvements and want to make environmentally conscious changes to your heating and cooling system or if you [...]

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