Effective Home Remedies for Five Common Stains :: How to Remove Carpet Stains
When something gets spilled on your carpet, you may react by grabbing a scrub brush and some hot soapy water, but that may not help and in some cases it may make...
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The Tip of the Rowhome: Baltimore’s Cornices and Working with Aluminum Coil Stock
The zen master, an artist in aluminum, Tom Struble pointed me to this technique. While Stephen R Christopher called out the term "Brick Bend" for me, it was Tom who suggested that...
What to Know About Creating Drywall Art
Have you ever considered drywall art for your home? When it comes to making personalizing your home, there are a number of different things you can do; room remodeling, repainting, new appliances...
Easy Tips to Protect Your Home from Burglars
Everyone wants to fix up their home to make it as comfortable, appealing and as valuable as possible. After spending numerous hours and your hard-earned money on home improvement, of course you...
DIY Paint Project Ideas: 5 Things To Do with 1 Can of Paint
It’s always good to have a little paint left over from a recent paint project for just-in-case touch-ups. But when you have a bulk of leftover paint to spare, why not put...
Air Conditioner Maintenance :: Keep Your Conditioner Performing Its Best
Hopefully your conditioner is serving you well, especially in this summer's heat, it's wise not to forget about the regular air conditioner maintenance that your system requires. Read on for some tips...
Creating a Modern Transitional Space :: Create a Modern Feel Using Traditional Elements
Creating a modern space with traditional elements keeps your home comfortable and homey. This transitional style ensures that your space will be classic and elegant. The lines are simple, colors neutral and...
Designing a Contemporary Railing :: Not to be De-Railed the Decor Girl Does Her Railing
As part of our ongoing remodeling project of a rather cool 1978 contemporary house, the latest improvement has been a new exterior railings. Ideally this would have been one of the last...
Seeding a New Lawn :: My Own Personal Growth
This front yard, when the home was purchased, had a rather medium-sized and unruly tree smack dab in the middle of it. In an effort to make the home more curb-appealing, Mrs....
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Vinyl Siding :: Benefits, Maintenance & More
Vinyl siding is a favorite of homeowners all over for a number of reasons. Because siding is one of the most important parts of a home's exterior, you should know all about...
How To Keep Outdoor Furniture Looking New :: Teak Tips & Cleaning Tricks
With the summer season in full swing, people around the country are taking to the outdoors. From backyard BBQs to rooftop bars, it is important to keep that outdoor furniture looking fresh....
An Appetite for Destruction: Identifying the Four Major Types of Termites
Each year, termites damage more homes than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and fires combined. There are approximately 4,000 species of termites in the world, but there are only four major types in...