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Things to know when installing a new floor in your attic. Flooring your attic can make it a perfect place for storage. Doing so the wrong way means that you could weaken your structure, squash your insulation or worse, find yourself with one foot planted firmly through the sheetrock ceiling below!
For many, the holiday season is not complete without a home that is filled with …
If you’re looking for a fun new way to mix up your favorite cocktails, try an …
Imagine waking up and seeing the morning light covering the walls of your …
The Everything Toilet Tank Repair Kit, designed to make fixing common toilet issues quick and easy.
As smoke alarm standards evolve to enhance fire safety in modern homes, now is the perfect time to update your detectors.
Marble, granite and engineered stone are three popular but costly kitchen countertop options. Here's how to achieve each using …
As the holiday season jingles its way in, families everywhere are embracing the joy of a live Christmas tree and desperately …
Summer heat and storms can be unforgiving but it’s not too late to make investments in your home that will keep weather out and …
Like all investments, it is natural to go through a cost-benefit analysis to determine if a certain investment is worth the …
Did you know that over the last 3 years, the average tax refund returned to Americans was over $2,800? For DIY’rs like us, …
After painting I have two partially used cans of latex paint. I know that in storage it will be evaporation of water which …
I live in Nebraska with extreme heat in the summer and cold in the winter. I have a cement patio that I would like to repaint I …
From a job loss to a surprise hot water heater repair, a dedicated emergency fund equips you to handle unexpected and emergency …
According the latest U.S. Census Bureau report, home centers, hardware stores, garden centers and building materials suppliers …
You can easily update the look of your dining room and create some inexpensive spare seating by shopping thrift store …
An upholstered headboard adds a thoughtful, classic design element, completely changing the look and feel of any bedroom or …
One of the most exciting things about buying a new home is decorating it. And between design shows on HGTV, home decor blogs, …
If you are lucky enough to have a home with a screened-in porch, then you know these rooms can really take a beating when the …
Spring is a season of readiness, keeping us busy with cleaning and organizing so that when summer finally arrives we can kick …
From small rooms to hallways, bi-fold doors are a great space saving solution for closets in tight areas. Installing them isn't …
Patios are a great way to extend your living space outdoors. Made of thermal bluestone various dimensions, this 6 X 17 foot …
Reclaimed wood paneling is a great way to give any room in your house a rustic look and feel. It’s also an excellent way to …
Learn how to inspect your wood deck for signs of failure that can lead to a deck collapse.
Spring has finally sprung and it is now time to get those gardens in full bloom! But, just like everything else in life, there …
Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, …
Find out how to check and clean all components of your gas grill before a safe and enjoyable season of outdoor fun. Find out how …
Did you know that unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in the nation? It is, and that's according …
