Replacement kitchen cabinets or sprucing up the old ones… It’s a debate many a homeowner will engage himself in this spring. Many people put of remodeling the kitchen ear after year because of the expense involved in new cabinetry. Contractor prices are astronomical, especially if the contractor purchases the cabinets and re-sells them to the [...]
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Wall to wall carpeting was big in American homes during the 80s and 90s, but recently there has been a gradual return to hardwood floors and area rugs. Area rugs come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, from the $50 offerings found at the discount store to the exotic rugs costing thousands of dollars. [...]
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 [...]
It’s unfortunate but true: we live in an increasingly more violent and crime-laden world. Hardly a day goes by when criminal activity doesn’t impacts us or someone we know. For this reason, personal security is becoming a boon market for entrepreneurs everywhere, and one of the more popular security products is the home surveillance system.
These [...]
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 [...]
If you’ve purchased patio furniture in recent years you know how expensive it can be. Protecting your investment with patio furniture covers makes good sense, especially if you live in a climate prone to nasty weather. Like most purchases though, the available choices in coverings is vast and confusing. What type of material should I [...]
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 don’t know about you, but I’ve seen some really ugly kitchens in my day. As far as I’m concerned there’s only one thing worse for a home than an ugly kitchen: an ugly AND inefficient one. If your kitchen falls into one of these two categories, it might be time for a change. It [...]
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 [...]
