Jul27

Adding deck lights a simple way to enhance outdoor living

As summer rolls in and guests show up, the benefit of having outdoor living space for relaxing and entertaining becomes readily apparent. Homeowners love having extra space where they can hang out, and outdoor environments are a huge plus for those trying to sell or rent out a home.
Overall home improvement project budgets are shrinking [...]

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Jul27

Expert home-remodel tips help baby boomers live in comfort

There are 78.2 million baby boomers according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are one of them, born between 1946 and 1964, you might soon look at your house with a new perspective.
“The bones begin to creek a little more as you age — things that don’t happen when you are younger,” says Morris [...]

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Jul13

Lawn Mowing: Get Reel, Go Gas-free

Warm weather arrives with the melodic chipping of songbirds preparing their nests. What? Can’t hear them? The steady rumble of lawn mowers not only drowns out nature’s melodies, it disturbs wildlife and sleeping neighbors, and is an unhealthy source of summertime air pollution.

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Western Landscaping Book: Companion to the Best-Selling Western Garden Book
The Stephen King [...]

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Jul07

Decorating Trends for 2009: Economy, Nature and Fashion Influences

What’s in store for home decorating in 2009? No matter what your taste, you’ll find a hue in the 2009 forecast of popular paint colors to suit your style. Since the average consumer spends two to three months planning a painting project, now is the ideal time to review your options, see what’s predicted to [...]

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