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Learn about the pros and cons of nine different flooring materials, including information about installation, durability and maintenance. Find out whether hardwood, vinyl, carpet, laminate and other flooring options are right for you.
When your house calls for cleaning but your cleanser cabinet is bare, there’s no need to run out for more store-bought cleaning products. A search through your kitchen cupboards will turn up plenty of natural cleaning products to keep your house clean without damaging the environment. Here are few of our favorite natural alternatives to household cleaning products.
Thinking of getting started on a home improvement project for spring? Check out The Money Pit’s spring 2012 product guide to get the scoop on every tool and material you need to do a project around your house this season.
Want a quick tip to keep tile flooring looking like new? Make a solution of white vinegar and water to wash your tile floor. The vinegar cleans and shines the tile floor without leaving streaks.
Plus, vinegar is half the cost of those expensive tile cleaners -- as well as being a safe, natural...
 The American bathroom is undergoing a major renovation. The standard 5'x8' bathroom with a tub and shower combo is giving way to a spa-like setting with artistic styling and unique materials. Bathroom ventilation however, is frequently underpowered to handle the steam, humidity and warm... |
 As long as there have been homes, there have been home repairs. If you know the age of your home, however, problems common to homes built in that era that can be avoided. |
 Bathroom lighting is moving from pure function to stylish design for some very good reason. While most bathrooms start off with a typical fluorescent light bar over the sink and a conventional dome light overheard, these types of lights never quite do the best job. Fluorescent lighting... |
 Heating water for your home is the second most expensive utility bill you’ll pay. Only heating and cooling your home cost more. The best way to save money on hot water is to get the most energy efficient water heater you can. If you’ve been thinking about replacing your water heater with... |
 If you have hard water problem, you know it. Hard water makes it tough to lather up in the shower, wash clothes and it's not the best for your plumbing fixtures. Minerals that get left behind on shower heads or inside water heaters can shorten the life of your plumbing system and can sometimes... |
 Are mysterious house noises making you think your home is haunted? If you hear squeaks and creaks, things that go bump in the night and knocking behind walls, your home is actually being plagued by normal household quirks gone a little awry. Here are house noises explained, with tips on how to... |
