| Remodel with Designer Faucets without Designer Prices |
5/3/2007 8:09:41 AM |
| Do you want to fall in love all over again with your kitchen or bathroom, but can't afford a complete remodel? For the easiest and most dramatic change, consider upgrading your sinks and faucets. |
| How to Install Wide Plank Wood Floors over Concrete |
5/3/2007 8:09:30 AM |
| Wood over concrete? Yes, it can be done! For the longest time, homeowners were warned that wide plank wood floors installed over concrete would result in moisture problems. But that's not so anymore. |
| Give Your Kitchen Cabinets and all your Wood Surfaces a New Lease on Life Just in Time for Spring |
5/3/2007 8:09:19 AM |
| When Vicki Lewis decided her 15-year-old kitchen cabinets were beyond salvaging, she started pricing new cabinets and quickly discovered that replacing her cabinets would be too expensive. |
| Enjoy Your Landscaping, Even After the Sun Goes Down |
5/3/2007 8:09:08 AM |
| Landscape lighting used to be simple. A few recessed cans lining the front path, a couple downlights tucked in the trees, and you were done. Not anymore. When it comes to the great outdoors, homeowners have seen the light. |
| Wood Floors and Wine Country: A Natural Pair |
5/3/2007 8:08:57 AM |
| When visiting wineries or traveling in wine country, there is definitely an organic feeling that is evident in all aspects of the region. From the vines in the fields, to the barns where the wine is made, to the tasting house where it is sold, the historical presence is unmistakable and magnified through organic materials such as wood. |
| What Recessed Lighting Can Do for You |
4/9/2007 8:14:11 AM |
| When it comes to lighting, people often focus on the fixture style -- contemporary, traditional and retro are among the most popular -- but experts from the American Lighting Association say to truly decorate with light, you should be paying more attention to what the light source is doing. |
| Unleash Your Inner Handywoman |
4/9/2007 8:14:01 AM |
| You've come a long way, baby! Besides bringing home the bacon, you're buying the home and fixing it up, too. According to Fannie Mae, the number of single female homeowners will rise from 17 million to 30 million, (a 76 percent increase), from 2004 to 2010. What's even more astounding is that now, many of these women are tackling home repairs. |
| How to Bring Your Favorite Fashions from the Runway to Your Hallway |
4/9/2007 8:13:50 AM |
| Designing for fashion and designing for the home have many similarities and are easily translatable. It's all the same elements: color, texture, pattern and silhouette. Bringing fashion trends into the home -- from the runway to your hallway -- is simple and can provide do-it-yourselfers with the inspiration for a new project. |
| Update and Organize Your Entertainment Center |
4/9/2007 8:13:39 AM |
| It's time to clear the clutter and clean house now that spring has made its very welcome reappearance. Think beyond the closets and kitchen and take a look at your entertainment center, already in dire need of a facelift, to determine what can be discarded and what needs a serious upgrade. |
| Kitchen Updates Worth Every Penny |
4/9/2007 8:13:28 AM |
| In today's buyer's market many homeowners are hesitant to put the "for sale" sign in the front yard -- even if they are not happy with their current home. Instead, wise homeowners are sinking their dollars into remodeling -- to increase their homes' values and their own enjoyment. |
| Simple Ways to Organize Your Photo Memories |
4/9/2007 8:13:17 AM |
| A picture truly is worth a thousand words, so it's no surprise that at many special occasions we say "cheese" to a blur of flashes. But what happens then? If your pictures end up staying in the film container or on your camera's memory card, they don't do you much good. |
| How to Choose the Perfect Bouquet for Mother's Day |
4/9/2007 8:13:06 AM |
| Whether it's your grandmother, mother, wife or friend, flowers continue to remain one of the most popular gifts to give on Mother's Day. Make this her most memorable Mother's Day yet by giving her something that reflects her unique personality and style. |
| Ring in Spring with Tulips |
4/9/2007 8:12:56 AM |
| Tulips are a vibrant, timeless symbol of spring. They are available from January through May and join groundhogs, grass and new leaves on trees as indicators that warmer weather is on its way. Their delicate shape, graceful posture and vibrant colors have inspired this flower's popularity across cultures and throughout time. They are a great way to celebrate spring holidays, including Easter. |
| How to Create a Room your Kids Will Love |
4/9/2007 8:12:45 AM |
| We all need a space of our own, no matter our age. Children can thrive when there is a place in their home that nurtures their imaginations and their sense of belonging. |
| Spring Redecorating Made Simple with Software |
2/28/2007 7:45:22 AM |
| Spring is a time of renewal, beautiful flowers, fresh air and bright colors; a time to strip away the winter doldrums and bring new life to your space with bright new colors and patterns. You don't have to spend thousands redecorating the whole house to achieve a new look. |
| Buyers, Current Homeowners Seek Eco-Friendly Materials |
2/28/2007 7:45:11 AM |
| With the country going green, many homeowners are looking for eco-friendly materials when buying their next home. And as more homeowners struggle with high utility bills and become more concerned about the environment, many are updating their homes to be more eco-friendly. |
| A Door For Every Room: Specialty Interior Doors Distinguish Homes |
2/28/2007 7:45:01 AM |
| With the growing popularity of personalized home décor and design, homeowners are not only interested in entry door "curb appeal," but are increasingly focusing on specialty interior door designs to distinguish their homes. |
| "Scent-mosphere" - The Hot New Trend in Home Decorating! |
2/28/2007 7:44:50 AM |
| Scent-mosphere?! You won't find it in the dictionary, but it's a hot home decorating trend that's all about styling your home with an eye (or nose) for all your senses, from the touch of fabrics, to the color of the wall to the acoustics of hardwood floors. |
| New Concept for Linoleum with Do-it-Yourself Version |
2/28/2007 7:44:39 AM |
| The word "linoleum" may call to mind the indestructible -- yet nondescript -- hallways of your high school. Or, you may say "that's what we have on our kitchen floor." Either image misses the mark when it comes to modern incarnations of this durable, environmentally friendly natural product. |
| Kitchen and Bath Facelifts: Trends That Work |
2/28/2007 7:44:28 AM |
| The kitchen is the heart of the home, and despite its utilitarian function, major trends in the kitchen today revolve around thinking of it as a hub. Meanwhile, the trend in the bath is creating a spa-like haven for retreat and relaxation. |
| Old Family China Creates New Beginnings |
2/28/2007 7:44:18 AM |
| Like many baby boomers, Sarah Vick and her husband decided to downsize to a smaller home after her two sons went off to college. When they started sorting through their belongings, Vick realized she had 22 sets of china. Some she'd bought herself, while others had been inherited from her mother, grandmother and aunts. |
| Seven Painting Tips for Quick and Easy Home Updates |
2/28/2007 7:44:07 AM |
| If the look and feel of your home's décor is starting to feel drab, perhaps it is time to freshen it up. Boring-wall syndrome plagues houses with vast expanses of plain, white walls with no color or textural interest. New paint can add style and personality to rooms, and the good news is updating your home is easier than you think. |
| Give Kids a Bedroom To Grow On |
2/28/2007 7:43:56 AM |
| Whether they're toddlers or pre-teens, kids of all ages are getting more involved in designing their own rooms. And while that's good news as far as creating a room their kids will like, moms are still faced with the difficult challenge of finding affordable furniture that works as their children grow and their styles change. |
| Time for a Spring Clutter Inventory |
2/28/2007 7:43:46 AM |
| Catch it. Cut it. Contain it. Such are the three Cs of a thorough spring clutter inventory, according to the publisher of one of the country's fastest growing house wares catalogs. |
| Hassle-free Home Improvement |
2/28/2007 7:43:35 AM |
| Revitalizing the exterior of your home this spring can be stress-free, simple and low maintenance with the right products. As you prepare to tackle your outdoor home improvement chores and fix ups, you should consider easy care and hassle-free products that take the aggravation out of enhancing the curb appeal of your home. |
