Renovations

Skateboarding was originally a fad of the late seventies but has since re-emerged to be the favorite hobby of millions of teenagers. Many communities don’t have proper skateboard facilities for their youth, leaving them to ply their supra skateboard skills on public sidewalks, curbs, and staircases. Since these public areas aren’t designed to accommodate skateboarders, [...]

It seems as though building a tree house was a standard part of growing up in America, at least until the suburban explosion of the 1980s. In my old neighborhood alone there were at least half a dozen tree houses of varying shapes and sizes, including the one my brothers and I built in the [...]

For many dog owners having Fido around the house is a real joy….at least most of the time. But for some breeds, leaving them alone in your home all day while you’re at work can lead to destructive behavior. The solution? Build man’s best friend his own dog house. It’ not as difficult or expensive [...]

The sauna is a Finnish creation with a long history that is still used by the vast majority of Finns today. The popularity of the sauna has been slowly growing around the world to the extent that Americans and Europeans alike are building them in their own homes. But is it feasible for the average [...]

Remember the 1950s when everybody had a bomb shelter in the backyard or basement? Families would practice evacuations to the shelter just in case, and Mom and Dad kept it well stocked with food, water, batteries, and blankets. If the cold war ever produced a Soviet invasion, America was ready. Or were we?

They didn’t know [...]

The current economy and tight credit markets might be causing a down turn in the housing market, but they could end up being a boon for the home improvement industry. Many families that were planning to upgrade to a larger home or move to a new neighborhood are finding that they must put their plans [...]

I have a home office in my basement with an attached and unfinished storage room. The room is the result of an addition put on the back of the house some 20 years ago and it’s rather sizable. Though it’s filled to the brim right now with computer stuff, I have been thinking about clearing [...]

Everywhere you look in your home there are potential threats to the health and safety of children. In addition, there are plenty of other things that may not be dangerous but still a nuisance if junior gets into them. So how do you keep the kids safe and protect your valuable things? My preferred method [...]

Have you seen those TV shows that feature a couple looking to upgrade to a bigger house? I find it very curious that the programs rarely show the couple discussing storage needs. The reality is that most of the time we upgrade to a larger home, it’s due to the fact that we’ve run out [...]