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The Lessons of Hurricane Irene :: On Hurricane Preparedness

Homeownership

In the beautiful week before Hurricane Irene coastal Delaware was doing its summer thing. Every other car had out-of-state plates and vacationers were enjoying the beach while my clients, who rent their...

by Barry Morgan

Little Girl With Potted Plant Green Lawn

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...

by Nicole Wisniewski

What to Know About Green Roofs :: Those are Plants, not Weeds, on my Roof

Remodeling

What is a Green Roof? Technically, color has nothing to do with it. Numerous four-inch garden trays of plants (the Sedum) in a special soil are installed on a roof to capture...

by Lisa Smith

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...

by CalFinder

15 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Makeover Ideas :: From Kitchen Decor to a New Countertop & Backsplash

While a major kitchen remodel may exceed your budget, you can enjoy a number of inexpensive updates now by cashing in on design creativity, smart materials and economical decorative touches to dress...

by Home Sweet Solutions

How to Select an Interior Door that Matches Existing Architectural Elements

Remodeling

I was naked . . . and stepping into the shower when she started, “What's wrong with you?!”. . . but she continued, “I mean – do I really have to have...

by jb bartkowiak

Interior Design on a Budget :: Focus on a Feature Wall, Furniture & Flooring

Young families also may find it difficult to find the extra money to change their homes and add luxuries such as reclining sofas. But to make a difference, you don’t have to...

by Susan Black

Standard Stamp Underside Pedestal Sink 1931

Not Before and After But After and Before with American Standard – Hall Bath Redo

Remodeling

Featuring 80 years of American Standard products -- sometimes you need to look no further than what you already have . . . for inspiration. I mean – I would imagine that...

by jb bartkowiak

Above Ground Pool - DeckHill image via Jesse Langley

Above Ground Pools: Three Solutions for Sprucing Em Up

An above ground pool seemed like the best choice for my wallet, but then I began to think of the stigma/image/everything else that goes with one in your yard. All I can...

by Jesse Langley

scotts turfbuilder with crabgrass preventer

Grow Grass Without Weeds :: Soil Types, Aerating, Watering & More

Unfortunately, everybody's yard is different, there's no silver bullet and lawn care techniques are confusing. Will my yard benefit from aerating? How do I get rid of crabgrass? What is runoff? These...

by Ethan Hagan

Padlock With Word house and Bright Red Door image via Marie Owens

Securing Your Home Against Forced Entry :: Designing for Security at Doors and Windows

Creating a secure home is a matter of design philosophy, construction technique and the habits of the occupants. While it is possible to design and build a home that is extremely secure,...

by Marie Owens

Justin Bieber (aka JB) as I wire for TV in the Hutch

DIYers, You Only Need These Three Essential Traits :: Do It Yourself

Homeownership

The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners and as I was thinking about those "things," you know -- tools (the tools that are most valuable for every homeowner), it struck me that maybe...

by jb bartkowiak