Finishing your basement is a great way to add function and value to a home, so if you're feeling the need to stretch out a little and are lucky enough to have a basement, head downstairs and start planning your basement remodeling project.
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Finishing your basement is a great way to add function and value to a home, so if you're feeling the need to stretch out a little and are lucky enough to have a basement, head downstairs and start planning your basement remodeling project.
Millions of people every year are injured from falls at home that could have been prevented. Nearly six thousand are killed. That makes falls at home the leading cause of home injury and injury-related death in the U.S. That’s pretty scary. What's even scarier is that only a quarter of...
Green living ideas and easy do-it-yourself solutions are high on homeowners’ shopping lists, and a range of products that fill the bill at the National Hardware Show. Here’s a list of my favorite products offering value, sustainability and at-home comfort.
Proof that we need to prevent scalding injuries: nearly HALF of all burn injuries treated in hospital ERs are the result of scald injuries. It can happen in an instant and change a life forever. Most vulnerable are young kids and older folks. Water that is 120 degrees F or hotter can burn the...
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Spring means a new home improvement to-do list for most homeowners, and a variety of great products for those projects are making their debut at this month’s National Hardware Show. Shop the following solutions as you make plans to refresh your home for a new season and greater long-term... |
With budgets tighter than ever, inexpensive entertainment options are in high demand – particularly those close to home. But there’s no need to waste time and money at the local cinema when you can watch a movie amid the fresh air in your own outdoor home theater. |
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If your family’s squad of scholars is distracted and disorganized during evening homework sessions, you can make a few changes to create an organized home office space that will encourage academic success, homework help, and family harmony. |
A built-in desk will help you make use of otherwise dead space in high-traffic areas like your kitchen. When designing your built-in desk, include plenty of shelves and drawers and don't forget to make provisions for PC's, phones and faxes. If you would like to add space and subtract clutter in... |
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If you have kids in the house then there are sure to be stains on their clothes. Fast treatment is best, but not always possible. Here are two stain removal ideas for kids clothes: |
With school out for summer and a list of seasonal projects ahead of you, don't discount the potential value and fun of getting young do-it-yourselfers involved in home improvement project plans. Working together to make a repair or build something new not only teaches lifelong skills but also... |