(HIB) – With colder temperatures looming, now is the time to check your home for deteriorating mortar joints and loose mortar – and make any minor repairs before they turn into major headaches. Freezing rain, ice, snow and deicers, as well as freeze/thaw temperature cycles have the potential to cause costly damage. Unrepaired damage can allow …
Most homeowners rarely venture up to their attics, but as winter approaches, many will make the annual trip upstairs to put away warm-weather items and retrieve holiday decorations. While a home’s attic is ideal for storage, smart homeowners realize that their attics also represent a great opportunity to save money. How? Similar to the human body, …
(HIB) – No matter where it is, no matter how it’s decorated, a home should always provide a sense of warmth and welcome for family and friends – and at no time is this more important than during the holidays. As you get ready to celebrate, consider adding homey touches throughout your home to help everyone …
Soon it will be time to clear snow off driveways and walkways. Before starting up the snow thrower this year, it’s important to follow proper safety procedures to prevent injury and review maintenance tips to keep your snow thrower in tip-top shape all winter. “One of the most important things to do when getting ready to …
As seasons change, so do the holidays being celebrated. Pumpkins and gourds make way for twinkling lights and snowmen, and the big question is: What is the best way to store this year’s decorations so I am more organized next year? There is nothing more upsetting than pulling out Grandma’s vintage tree-topper to find that it …
Mini Blinds, also known as micro blinds or venetian blinds, are the most common type of window blinds used in both traditional and modern decor. Most of your classrooms, offices, and apartments are all furnished with mini blinds. The reason for their popularity is the cost efficiency factor. Mini Blinds are available for low, economical prices …
A great way to enjoy the summer is to keep your home cool. A great way to do this is with outdoor shades.
If you are in the market for kitchen window treatments make sure you choose a blind or shade that….
Does your kitchen or bathroom look like it’s stuck in a time warp? Then it might be time to update the most-used rooms in your home. For inspiration, look no further than the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), which recently shared its top 2010 kitchen and bath trends.
We’ve all seen the do-it-yourself paint job gone wrong, with thin spots, drips and streaks. Paint, however, isn’t usually the culprit of a bad paint job. But cutting corners while prepping a space is.
Your spring cleaning routine will probably cover important, much-used rooms in your house, like the kitchen, baths and living room. But to really ensure your home’s air is as fresh and clean as it can be, it’s important to remember to spring clean the “hidden” room in your home – its heating, ventilation and air conditioning …
With weather warming up after the long winter, it’s time to get back outside and start working in the yard again. Before you fire up the mower for the first cut, it’s important to prepare the unit with a few maintenance steps.
Avocado and harvest gold bring back memories of the 70s – but what colors will spring and summer of 2010 bring to our homes?
Selling your home should be an exciting time, but in some cases, might not be the experience you had hoped for. From the moment the property hits the open market, the clock starts ticking as to how many days before it is sold.
No matter how cold it might get in your neck of the woods, there’s no reason to go into home improvement hibernation during the winter. Home remodeling is a year round business these days, and home contractors are available to help you prepare for the cold season, plan for springtime projects, and make the most of …