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Building or Remodeling a Kids Playroom - Safety First
by Guest Post on Mar 10, 2012
The husband has his "man cave", the wife has her "coffee nook" and kids.... they have their own playroom too. When it comes to the ideal family home, everyone can have they are own little getaway, and that certainly applies to children. However, when setting up a playroom for kids, it is important that certain safety precautions are set in place during the design. Continue reading →
Why Is Kitchen Remodeling Always a Good Idea?
by Guest Post on Mar 8, 2012
Kitchen remodeling is an effective way to add style, customization, and value to a kitchen and the entire home. This home improvement can be done yourself to reduce expenses or can be outsourced if time or ability is an issue. Kitchen remodeling incorporates upgrading the floor, walls, cabinets and countertops, appliances, and added accommodations. Continue reading →
How to Troubleshoot Roof Problems and Repairs
by Guest Post on Feb 24, 2012
Roof repairs can be the most difficult and dangerous repairs to make on any home. One of the most important parts about troubleshooting roof problems is that you find the actual origin of the problem and address it. The fact that water is leaking through your living room ceiling does not mean that the leak is necessarily starting over the living room. Continue reading →
Practical Advice for Taking Care of some Common Kitchen Appliances
by Guest Post on Feb 23, 2012
Like any other piece of equipment, kitchen appliances last longer if they are maintained in good condition with regular care. Cleaning is essential to maximum efficiency of any appliance, from meat grinders to microwave ovens. Continue reading →
Use a Steam Cleaner to Remove Odors from Your Home!
by Guest Post on Jan 27, 2012
Steam cleaning is by far the best way to completely sanitize your entire home from top to bottom. There are simply no limits to the many surfaces and furnishings in your home that can be thoroughly cleaned by using the power of natural hot steam. Continue reading →
Plan Your Dream Cabin
by Lorena Benchis on Jan 20, 2012
Many people dream of building their own small cabin in the woods, just like in “Little House on the Prairie”. Constructing a simple cabin is not difficult, even if you have limited experience with building projects. There are ready-made plans available, or you can design your own. Continue reading →
Why Choose Polished Concrete Flooring?
by Guest Post on Jan 20, 2012
When deciding on what flooring to put in a new home, everyone wants that will enhance the overall appearance of their home. Installing a polished concrete floor is not only pleasant to look at, but it offers many health benefits for the whole family. Plus, it is much less expensive than other popular flooring options. Continue reading →
Does Your Kitchen Sink Make Your Heart Sink?
by Lorena Benchis on Jan 20, 2012
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the kitchen sink is a big focus. We spend lots of time there washing dishes, scrubbing vegetables, rinsing our hands. Maybe we look out of the window, sing to the radio or daydream and it’s easy to take a kitchen sink for granted, but if you’re putting up with a scratched, Continue reading →
DIY – Could Do Better?
by Lorena Benchis on Jan 20, 2012
I know that this article is going to sound like your Mum or Dad telling you off for not getting a good school report, but I’ll risk it. Even experienced DIY-ers know that in some areas they “could do better”. Avoid an F for Fail, by taking note of these tips from the professionals. Continue reading →
The Costs of Redecorating Your Bedroom
by Lorena Benchis on Jan 20, 2012
With the start of the New Year, lots of us are looking for ways to give our home a fresh, new look, and what better place to start than in the bedroom? After all, it’s the room where we tend to feel the most relaxed and at home, and is usually the most personal room in the house. However, a new year doesn’t necessarily mean lots of new disposable funds to spend on redecorating! In fact, after all the expense of Christmas, the New Year can often be one of the most difficult times of the year in t Continue reading →
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