- Home
& Garden
Helping
your home see the light
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Using natural
light effectively can transform the look of your home
To-do
lists rampant, often lengthy, study reveals
If you think American
homeowners waste their free time on trivial pursuits, a new study dispels
that notion. Instead, large numbers are driven by to-do lists that keep
them focused on home improvement projects throughout the year.
Home
remodeling: An investment for the future
Homeowners interested
in investing in an unstable economy are looking to home remodeling as
an option. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),
in 1995 home equity accounted for 44.4 percent of the typical household's
total net worth -- far more than any other investment.
Benefits
of pet-friendly flooring
While most pet owners
love their pets, none are fond of the damage pets can do to furniture,
drapes and floors. Fortunately, there are ways to balance affection
for Fido with the desire for beautiful floors.
Outdoor
living is in
Move over family
room, the outdoor room is taking over! Yesterday's patios, porches and
decks are growing up to be full-fledged living areas, making way even
for outdoor kitchens. Bringing the indoors out is the latest frontier
in home design.
Yearning
for the green, green grass of home?
You might need more
than just a little water
'Cocooning'
increases need for chimney inspections
As
Americans find peace of mind at home "cocooning" with family
this fall and winter, many will be enjoying the comfort of a warm fire.
However, homeowners planning to make good use of their fireplaces this
season should consider some simple maintenance procedures, including
a chimney inspection.
Make
decorating a back-to-school learning experience
For schoolchildren,
and probably for many adults too, September marks the real beginning
of the new year. Days shorten, school starts, and homework is not far
behind. That makes this an ideal time to redecorate a child's private
enclave, turning it into a room that will make hitting the books at
least comfortable, if not actually inspiring.
To
retile or not to retile? That's the question
If you're like most
homeowners, you're long on decorating ideas ... and short on cash.
Questions
and answers with John Oxendine
Each
year with the start of fall and cooler weather, we see an increase in
house fires and related fatalities. So this season is a good time to
remind ourselves of the toll fire takes in lives and property, and the
need for an awareness of fire safety in our homes and places of work.
Decorative
borders add flair to flower beds
Time
and time again, homeowners seek unique ways to increase the value of
their homes. Landscaping projects, such as planting flowers and building
patios are popular methods; however, landscaping projects can become
expensive and time-consuming, often detracting from the enjoyment homeowners
get from "watching their gardens grow."
New
Simply Beautiful Impatients
Make
Gardening History
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