Planning Permission UK - Tactics if Appealing to the DOE for a Planning Refusal

Tactics of Appealing to the DOE - There will be times in any Design Agents career when a clients scheme will be refused Planning Permission. Fortunately, our experience is now at a point when we can normally forecast these schemes & steer the client away from that design solution. Clients... Read More

Log Homes for Beginners - 10 Steps to Success

For those who may be thinking of building a new log home and enjoying the lifestyle that comes with it, there are a number of steps you should take to make the process smoother. 1. Decide on a home style by reading log home magazines and visiting log home shows... Read More

How to Replace the Rollers on Your Patio Sliding Glass Glass Door

Hiring a professional to replace your rollers could cost you around $100 not including the cost of the replacement parts. Below are detailed steps containing all the information you will need to know to replace your patio sliding glass door rollers yourself.* Before you start, understand that you need to... Read More

Why Laminate Flooring is the Perfect Choice for Families

If you've ever had carpets or vinyl flooring you've probably had your share of stains, spills, and rips that no matter what you do, you can't quite wash out. Or perhaps the family pet has scratched the carpet edging, or even worse - had a bathroom mishap on the children's... Read More

Remodeling Your Kitchen Cabinets

While remodeling your kitchen, install only the essential cabinets, so you can spend on quality rather than quantity. Look for durability, and specify plywood panels rather than particleboard.Laminate is economical but still can look classy in a patterned finish or trimmed with wood edging. You should put your money into... Read More

House Plans ? Where To Start

You have found the perfect lot on which to build your new home. Now you have an abundance of decisions to make. Where will the house sit on the lot? You will have to decide this based on the total square footage of the house. What kind of features are... Read More

Measuring For Your Vinyl Replacement Windows

Let's say you're tired of those old wood windows, and you decide it's time to upgrade to vinyl replacement windows. You get 2 or 3 contractors to come out and give you an estimate. After they leave, you can't believe windows can cost so much. I mean, having to get... Read More

Guide to Bathroom Design

The first step is to plan the design ? as with kitchens, your local supplier will run off a computer-generated plan based on the room's dimensions and your particular requirements.If you're sticking with the same layout, measure your bathroom suite carefully before you go shopping for a replacement so that... Read More

Mexican Artisans Promote the Use of Recycled Copper in the Fabrication of Their World Famous Copper

For many years copper has been the main raw material used by the Mexican artisans of Santa Clara del Cobre for the fabrication of their beautiful artisan items. Originally artisans relied on the natural supply of copper of their lands for the fabrication of their items. But has the supply... Read More

Lakeside Patios ? The Water Makes Decisions For You

If you are putting in a new patio on a lakeside, you have unique considerations that other homeowners do not have when it comes to purchasing patio furniture.We built a new patio on a 700 acre lake and I had to look around for just the right outdoor furniture. It... Read More

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Air Sanders: Forget Electric, Go Air!

An air sander is a common air tool often overlooked... Read More

Clearing the Air on What to Look for in an Air Purifier

If you are dedicated to improving the indoor air quality... Read More

At Last You Can Customize Your Pegboard As Much As You Want

Customizable metal pegboard is set to revolutionise utensil storage. For... Read More

Removing Your Old Sliding Glass Door

Last week I explained how to measure your existing sliding... Read More

Bathroom Magic

Believe it or not, the bathroom is one of the... Read More

A Carefully Planned Outdoor Kitchen is Worth the Investment

Do you have any idea how popular outdoor kitchens are... Read More

New Trends in Design & Comfortable Living

For the past several years I have seen the emergence... Read More

Home Sweet Home

All of us live in houses but how many of... Read More

When Is It Time To Call The Professional?

For most Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home project managers, the most difficult... Read More

Geothermal Heat Pumps 101

It seems like about three million of you have asked... Read More

Can You Buy Luxury Home Brands Online and Save - Worry Free?

Are you frustrated with the high prices you've been quoted... Read More

Duct Cleaning - Proper Principals and Practices

As a qualified duct cleaning contractor I have discovered that... Read More

Heated Driveways: Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How

What are heated driveways? The obvious answer is, "a driveway... Read More

Mommy, Mommy, Theres a Caterpillar on my Bed

Chenille has been used for bedspreads since Catherine Evans revived... Read More

Manhatten Paving-Asphalt Paving Seal Coats

Why should you even consider sealing your asphalt driveway?Seal your... Read More

Home Air Filters: Knowing Which One to Choose

Since air filters are one of the bests tools for... Read More

Planning Your Replacement Windows Installation

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

A Guide to Home Dehumidifiers

It can be difficult to choose from among the countless... Read More

Are Showers Harmful to Your Health?

The last thing you would think about when you are... Read More

Unique and Imaginative Wall Storage Ideas

Everyone can use more organization in their lives (except those... Read More

Strapping a Ceiling

Prior to hanging sheetrock to ceiling joists it is important... Read More

Portable Air Conditioners Ensure Economy And Convenience

Small is beautiful and convenient and so is the portable... Read More

5 Easy Steps to Protect Your Hardwood Floor From Disaster

Common knowledge states that hardwood floors are a great investment... Read More

Rodent Proofing Your Home

It's that time of year where rats and mice are... Read More

Transform Your Home with Decorative Country Lighting

As we become more of a home-based society, many more... Read More

How to Care for Laminate Flooring

It's hard to damage and easy to care for laminate... Read More

Prefabricated Home Packages

This is by no means an exhaustive list of what's... Read More

10 Common Uses for Baking Soda

Baking soda is a great household cleaner. Here are ten... Read More

Planning Permission Tips UK - Understanding Your Local Planning Officer - They are Only Human

This time of year often sees an explosion in new... Read More

Laminate Flooring is Built for the Twenty First Century

The tradition of hardwood floors dates back hundreds of years,... Read More

Are Your Ducts Making You Sick?

If you have a heating or cooling systems that uses... Read More

Do You Make These Window Replacement Mistakes ?

Whether it's a misguided baseball, or storm damage, sooner or... Read More

Traditional Interior Design

Traditional interior design encompasses a great variety of elements in... Read More