Cold Weather Precautions, Indoors
There’s no denying it: Winter is on its way. That means fall is the time to prep your home for the impending snow, rain, and cold weather. There are a number of ways to get your home ready for the cold winter months ahead. So let’s start indoors. Chimney maintenance: You probably haven’t run your fireplace for a few months, so before you do, clean the...
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5 Design Blogs We Love
Authoring a home improvement blog allows me to appreciate other home improvement, design, and inspiration blogs. It’s easy to get caught up and spend hours daydreaming about the things I’d like to do with my own home. Here are 5 design/home improvement blogs I consider my favorites for the work I do at Build.com: Apartment Therapy Blog: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com Facebook:...
Continue ReadingGreen Kitchen Design: 7 Strategies For Success
The kitchen is the nerve center of any home, where you are often at your busiest, especially around Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season. So, when you’re ready to move toward a more sustainable lifestyle, the kitchen is a great place to start. Here are 7 tips to a greener lifestyle in your kitchen to consider bringing about positive transformation...
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Outdoor Entertaining Ideas
Outdoor lighting can help elevate your outdoor get-together. There’s nothing quite like an outdoor party. And no matter what the season, you just need to cover a few outdoor entertaining essentials: Food Comfort Lighting Food Whether it’s a dinner party, outdoor brunch, or backyard tailgating before the big game, your get-together will involve food. Make...
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Mini Makeover Kitchen Ideas
One of the newest home improvement trends for the kitchen is the mini makeover. Replacing some of the smaller, older fixtures in your kitchen with newer ones can rejuvenate the entire living space. Do you cringe at the very thought of the money you’ll shell out to an entire kitchen remodel? According to a 2010 survey in Remodeling magazine, the average price...
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Kitchen or Bathroom Remodels on a Budget
A kitchen or bathroom remodel doesn't have to break the bank if you plan around a budget. We all like to save money, and completing a project by yourself is a great place to start. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll probably update your kitchen or bathroom in some capacity. And doing a few little things by yourself can help simplify your life. 1. Be flexible:...
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Find the Right Contractor
Finding the right builder or contractor for your job at home doesn't have to be a challenge. Homeowners everywhere are finishing do-it-yourself projects they can be proud of for years to come. And for the other jobs, they’re looking for just the right contractor. So, how do you find the right contractor? Short of closing your eyes and picking one out...
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Cabinet Hardware Pulls and Knobs
Cabinet knobs and pulls make it easier to open cabinets and can rejuvenate any living space. Cabinets are all around your home. Your kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms cabinets need something to pull them open and make them stand out from a design perspective. Cabinet hardware is one of the most versatile home improvements. New cabinet hardware provides instant...
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