When a Garage is Not a Garage
How to Avoid Letting Your Garage Become a Dumping Ground If you know me personally, you know I know a garage! You also know our garage is...
Tips to Make Your Living Room Look Larger
A living room is for l-i-v-i-n-g, not an opportunity for claustrophobia. If you're feeling the pinch of a not-so-spacious gathering area,...
Key Trends in the Cost v Value Report
Gains in the new-home market are helping lift the value of remodeling projects even as costs rise Bigger and more expensive projects,...
Money-Saving Remodeling Projects to Tackle in 2016
Improvements on your home generally fall into two categories: the ones that would be nice to do and the ones that actually increase the...
4 Bathroom Remodel Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
Have you noticed that when you own a home, the list of things you want to "do" to your home never seems to end? What starts out as a new...
5 DIY Projects You Can Do for Under $1,000 This Weekend
Your home is your refuge, and it's important to take stock occasionally and consider some improvements, even if you are not planning to...
How to Wash Windows Like a Pro
You don't have to like doing it, but you can at least love the result of a truly good window washing Ideally, windows should be washed...
What You Need to Know About RPR
The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule has been in effect for five years. Is it working? Although the U.S. Environmental...
Don't Underestimate the Value of Home Insulation
According to the Feds, it's all about the R-Value. Whether you live in Alexandria, VA like I do, or you're in Phoenix, AZ, your home will...
You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression
Now that the weather is staying nice, I want to play in the dirt! So I spent a few hours (ok...an entire night) surfing around for some...
