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Outdoor Lighting For Curb Appeal

Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its best features may be lost in the shadows. Well-executed outdoor lighting enhances architectural detail and plays up landscape features, casting your home in the best possible light and adding an abundance of curb ... Read More »

How To Make A Garden Room | Home Garden Room

Treat yourself to a garden room devoted to potting plants, growing seedlings, and bringing the sights and smells of the good earth indoors. A garden room is also a little something extra that can help market your home. Here’s how to create a natural retreat. Garden room must-haves Sink: If you already have a laundry hookup or your intended garden room ... Read More »

Door Knob Replacement Tips | Cabinet Handle Replacement Tips

You can slam cabinet and bedroom doors only so many times before you have to repair and replace hardware that is loose, broken, or just plain old and tired. It doesn’t take a lot of time or money to tighten loose hardware, clean globs of paint off a hinge, or replace cabinet pulls to brighten any room in the house.Repair and replace kitchen cabinet ... Read More »

High Tech Kitchen Faucets | Kitchen Faucet High Tech Retro Fit

Begin some long-needed kitchen improvements by starting on the most-used part of your kitchen: the sink. If you’re looking for a new kitchen faucet, check out the high-tech wonders. The latest-gen kitchen faucets seem to operate with only a wink and a nod, and are a cool way to upgrade your kitchen without remodeling the whole space. Best of all, they ... Read More »

Give Your Old CDs a New Purpose — Plus 3 More Tips To Repurpose Old Items

Ah, the weekend! It’s a great time to relax, and to not think about the chores you should be doing, such as cleaning out your basement and attic, and — finally — getting organized.You’re not a slacker — you’ve got energy. What you need are a few creative sparks that’ll make you roll up your sleeves and get going in the right ... Read More »