homeguides.sfgate.com Freedigitalphotos.net Freedigitalphotos.net Hardwood pros Beauty/style Increases saleability of home Long lasting and can be refinished many times Easier than carpet to clean for a home with pets Hardwood doesn’t hang on to dust or allergens so it’s a better option for families with asthma or allergies Hardwood does not
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Top 10 Outdoor Design Trends
Country Living Freedigitalphotos.net 1. Outdoor lighting-both for walkways and pathways as well as over a seating area such as a patio or deck2. Seating and dining areas3. Native plants4. Landscaped gardens5. Outdoor recreation elements such as pools6. Installed seating on front or back porches, patios, decks, etc.7. Vegetable and fruit
Continue readingMaking Your Spring Cleaning Last Longer
House Logic Flickr Cut down on dust: Keeping the humidity in your home to between 40% and 50% will decrease the static that builds up in your home which will in turn decrease the amount of dust that is produced. Glass shower doors: Soap scum build up can be reduced by applying
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Continue readingMarch Home Maintenance
www.realestate.msn.com Flickr March is a great time to assess your home and make any necessary repairs. Making your home ready for spring and summer is important and can be done with just a few steps: Improve curb appeal: Wash your front door and front porch/steps. Repaint/stain your front
Continue readingIs That Odor Coming From Your Fireplace?
The Herald-News Home life Freedigitalphotos.net Spring may not be the time of year when you think about your fireplace, but this is the perfect time to think about getting it cleaned. After a fireplace gets used, creosote builds up in the chimney. Once the weather warms up, the creosote in
Continue readingWeekend Projects For New Nesters
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Continue reading10 Things To Know Before Painting A Room
diy network Freedigitalphotos.net Different paint finishes have different advantages: High gloss paint is very durable and cleans easily but can enhance imperfections on a beat up wall. Flat paint hides imperfections well but is much easier to damage than high gloss finish paint. Eggshell is a good in between option.
Continue readingUpdating Kitchen Cabinets For Under $100
houselogic.com freedigitalphotos.net New Hardware: Cabinet hardware is like jewelry for cabinets; it can really dress them up. Hardware can be expensive, costing $30 and up for a single piece, but if you shop around and buy a 10 pack at a big box store you may pay only $2 a piece.
Continue readingHousehold Hazards You May Be Overlooking
State Farm Flickr Although modern appliances make life easier, they can short circuit and lead to kitchen fires. Stove top burners can malfunction, refrigerator light bulbs can stay on and overheat, etc. Look for warning messages on the appliances or strange displays that may indicate a problem. Treadmills are
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