Building a Garage Addition to Your Home

One of the most rewarding home improvements I made to my house was to build a garage addition. For years I contemplated building a garage addition while I scraped the ice and snow from my cars and waited for them to warm up during the winter months. About 5 years... Read More

Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter

Imagine leaving a window open all winter long -- the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, fireplace or clothes dryer, that may be just what is occurring in your home every day.These often overlooked sources of heat loss and air leakage... Read More

If You Have Any Antique Clocks...Keep Them. They May Be Valuable Keepsakes

Been shopping for antique clocks lately?It's strange that when something is new they are fascinating and cutting edge. Then they become a common place. After a century or so, they become rare, untouchable museum pieces or antiques. An antique clock is not different. It acts as a representation of the... Read More

Physiological Response to Window Coverings

Nothing soothes the brain like Mother Nature, whose intrinsic scenery relaxes and refreshes us, consciously and subconsciously. Therefore, a view of nature should never be completely covered up during the day.During daylight hours, windows should let in as much light and scenery view as possible, because people who can't see... Read More

Top Ten Remodeling Tips

My husband and I just completed our first remodel. It was a period renovation of a Victorian Gingerbread Craftsman. (I'm so thrilled I can talk about it in the past tense). We haunted architectural salvage houses for just the right windows, bid on eBay for period-correct light fixtures, spent an... Read More

Beautiful, Sparkling Chandeliers!

If you want to add extra spark to rooms, consider adding chandeliers to the rooms. Chandeliers offer added elegance and charm as well as light. There are many to choose from and these can be custom made as well. A popular choice is the crystal chandelier. This beautiful piece of... Read More

Spring Home Projects in Northern New England

As I sit on a plane in route from Chicago to Boston this evening, I realize I have been staring out into the dark abyss contemplating the arrival of spring. Spring is a time of anticipation and renewed life. A time when the snow finally abates and the Robins return... Read More

Why Not Add a Shower To Your Bathroom?

If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom and redoing or adding showers to them, consider all of your choices. The age we live in has allowed us many choices in what we want in our homes. We can choose from high end, high quality items to comfortable old favorites.... Read More

Dining Rooms: Designing for Your Emotional Well-Being

I read an interior design book last night. Since I can't recommend it to you, I won't reveal the name. What I saw was a group of photographs asking the reader to choose her favorite dining room. After studying the rooms carefully, I decided that not one room presented good... Read More

Chester Conservatory Build Process

1. The site of the proposed conservatory.2. Construction work begins. The trench is excavated to suit the relevant ground conditions, in this case, to a depth of 450mm (minimum depth) for the footings. The general ground level (within the area of the trench) is also reduced to a minimum of... Read More

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Repairing a Hole in a Sheetrocked Wall

It is quite simple to repair a hole in a... Read More

Georgian And Victorian Style Conservatories

Georgian Conservatories Georgian architecture was the style of the 18th... Read More

Baking Soda for Cleaning

Baking soda is a common, inexpensive household item that can... Read More

Seeing the Light

Lighting"Light has illuminated the path of humanity" ? While Einstein... Read More

Home Automation Enhances Your Lifestyle and Saves Money - Exciting Home Automation Applications

Wouldn't it be nice to have your home take care... Read More

Electric Radiant Floor Heating

Electric radiant floor heating systems are heating systems designed for... Read More

The Next Revolution in Home Entertainment - IP Based Multi-Room Distribution

The Holy Grail of distributed audio; unlimited zones and unlimited... Read More

The Organized Move: Preparing Your Home for the Publics Eye

(This is the first in a series of three articles... Read More

Gas Stoves - Pros and Cons

Gas stoves are those preferred by professionals. The heat distribution... Read More

Dual Pane Window Glass Repair

For the past few weeks, I have been explaining how... Read More

Remove Ink Stains From Carpet

One of the best solvents you can use to remove... Read More

Getting the Power to Control

One of the advantages of using machines to control processes... Read More

Hot Tub Heaven

What will your next home improvement project be? Will it... Read More

Interior Design For Children

Interior design for children is one of the most fun,... Read More

Laminate Flooring Basics

Laminate flooring resembles the look of hardwoods but offers easier... Read More

The Smart Way To Look At Home Improvements

What home improvements really pay off when the time comes... Read More

Which Type of Radiant Floor Heating is Best For Me?

If you are looking to warm your floors with a... Read More

Let?s ?Clear the Air? Shall We?

What can you do to "clear the air" indoors, at... Read More

Small Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

Any remodeling idea for a small kitchen must address the... Read More

Making Space for Sacred Space

When you read a great inspirational book, prayer, or article,... Read More

Get Your Home Ready To Sell

Have you been considering selling your home in the near... Read More

Interior Design Simply Means Personalizing Your Interior Environment

Interior Design today is all about customizing your built environment... Read More

Corrugated Roofing Materials Used for Roofing Any Structure

The roof is a very essential element of the house,... Read More

Planning Your Replacement Windows Installation

Windows are the eyes of a home. From inside, you... Read More

Bathroom Interior Design

Any advice or guide on the interior design of a... Read More

Hydrogen Cell Generator For The Home

A Hydrogen Cell generator in your house could power up... Read More

Log Homes - Is a Log Home In Your Future?

Many people dream about a log home in their future... Read More

The Science of Architecture

You're told to take vitamins, drink plenty of water, get... Read More

Lighter Fluid: The Best Label and Scuff Mark Remover

The first time my husband saw me scrubbing the black... Read More

Installing a Toilet

The installation of a toilet is a relatively easy job... Read More

Inspecting your Swimming Pool

With the varied availability of swimming pool equipment and designs,... Read More

How To Choose The Right Home Water Filters and Water Purifiers For Your Needs

When it comes to home water filters and water purifiers,... Read More

Why Is Your House Cold?

How many of you have experienced this situation? As the... Read More