Helpful Hints for Choosing the Best Exterior Paint Colors
One difficult exterior renovation decision that many homeowners face is what color to paint the outside of the house. After all, it’s not something you do very often, and no one wants...
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The Pros and Cons of Reclaimed Wood :: What to Know
The use of reclaimed wood isn’t a new concept, but it’s seen a surge in popularity especially with the green building and remodeling boom. Reclaimed lumber is simply wood with a past...
Selecting Roof Colors to Complement Brick or Stone Exteriors :: The Top Down Approach
Understanding the different color pigments of brick and stone features are paramount to selecting the right roofing colors. According to color expert Kate Smith, a “top down” approach is needed to select...
Installing a Bathroom Fan Timer :: Improve Air Quality & Save Energy in an Afternoon
Would you like to guess what my most frequent piece of advice is for homeowners to improve their indoor air quality, comfort, and to help save energy? I can tell you It...
Lawn Care Tips from Pennington Seed :: The Seeds of Knowledge
As I think about all the information we gleaned from the experts at Pennington Seed, the single best tip I can offer you for successfully growing grass this Spring is -- “Know...
The Ten Essential Garden Tools :: What Every Gardener Needs in their Tool Shed
One could say when it comes to landscape improvements, a gloved gardener, armed with the right trowels and pruners, feels a surge of energy about their favorite tools. Roll up your sleeves...
Home Solar Payoff :: How Long Does it Take for Home Solar to Pay Off?
When you consider that home solar power immediately reduces your energy bills or even eliminates them altogether, as well as conserves the planet’s natural resources, the answer is simple: the solar payoff...
Tips for Cleaning a Wood Deck :: Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Decking
I hate the words “spring cleaning.” I hate long checklists that remind me of all the things I don’t feel like doing. I hate the hours of dirty, sweaty work required to...
The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners :: Tools Every Homeowner Needs
Just 10 tools, not easy. But here they are; the ten essential tools for building a basic toolbox. here are many tools for many jobs, and you ALWAYS want the right tool...
How to Design a Kitchen Island :: 3 Questions That Guide Design
The kitchen island is a social hub, an additional work surface and a storage facility. When designing a multi-functional kitchen island, consider fit, form, and function. Assess your wants, needs and budget,...
Old Square Nails :: Yes, Virginia, They Really Do Still Make Them
Most of us are familiar with the old square nails used centuries ago. We've seen them on display at museum homes, or historical society exhibits, or perhaps being hammered out by blacksmiths...
Six Simple Machines in the Home :: Learn about Examples Found Around Your House
Simply put, a machine is anything that makes work easier. And a "simple machine" is defined as any device that requires the application of only one force to work. It is traditionally...