Recovering From a Failed Home Project (12 Jun 2006) Everyone has a home project haunting them from their past. The objective was to upgrade their existing home, but it just didn't turn out the way they originally envisioned. When this happens, what do you do now? I always smile and say "Punt!" In the real world we can't punt, but we do have choices. One solution is to make it a work of modern art or the more common decision is to fix the problem and finish as planned.
Reduce Noise to Reduce Stress: Sound Advice From the Rug Doctor (12 Jun 2006) Scientists and health officials aren't just dismissing noise at home as a nuisance; they're taking the issue seriously. Absorbing sound is one way to turn down the volume in your house, and the best place to start is your floors. Area rugs and carpet can reduce the sound that bounces off walls and floors.
Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter (12 Jun 2006) Imagine leaving a window open all winter long -- the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, fireplace or clothes dryer, that may be just what is occurring i...
Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter - Overlooked Sources of Heat Loss in the Home (12 Jun 2006) Imagine leaving a window open all winter long - the heat loss, cold drafts, and wasted energy! Well if your home has a folding attic stair, a fireplace, and/or a clothes dryer, that may be just what is occurring in your home! Find out how to seal these often overlooked "holes" in your house.
Refining Your Area Rug Choice (12 Jun 2006) "What determines the quality of a rug?" While the question posed seems relatively simple it is broad in scope and indeed more complex. There are a number of factors that need to be addressed to answer this question accurately.
Refinish Your Hardwood Floor Like a Pro (12 Jun 2006) Anyone can refinish a hardwood floor with a good back, but these are
some tips that will make it easier task and a more beautiful floor.
Refinishing A Hardwood Floor (12 Jun 2006) Want to bring your hardwood floors back to their former beauty, but don't have the money? Then read on for some tips on how you can refinish the floor yourself.
Refinishing Your Own Furniture (12 Jun 2006) Like many of us, I am not the best woodworker. However, I still like the idea of making my own furniture. I just do have the finances to outfit a home workshop like the ones you see on television. I can, however, apply stains and finishes. Staining and Finishing only requires some basic tools and experience. Plus, if I totally mess up a piece of furniture when finishing it, all I have to do is to remove the finish and start all over again.
Remedies for a Wet Basement (12 Jun 2006) A wet basement can be just a nuisance or even real nightmare. Each year, thousands of homeowners are faced with the unpleasant side effects of seasonal rainfall. Few homeowners are aware of the causes of water leakage.
Remodel Your Kitchen or Bathroom For The Best ROI! (12 Jun 2006) Trying to decide which home improvement project to tackle next? To get the greatest return on your money, without adding additional square footage to your home, you should consider remodeling your kitchen.
Remodeling for Money (12 Jun 2006) You don't have to settle for 60%, 50% or less return on your renovations. Learn how to make 200 to 1,000% return on your home renovations.
Remodeling Online (12 Jun 2006) Making remodeling plans for a house helps you to ensure that your home meets all your needs. It also adds value to your home in the long term. After all, you will spend at least half your working life paying off the first mortgage on your house—by making remodeling plans, you ensure that your home evolves with the changes in your lifestyle and add value to the property....
Remodeling Your Home: How Much Is Too Much? (12 Jun 2006) The classic way for homeowners to increase the value of their house is by remodeling existing rooms or adding on to its current plan. Some choose to build recreation rooms and studies while others ad...
Remodeling Your Kitchen (12 Jun 2006) Remodeling a kitchen is one of the best investments a homeowner can make. For most homeowners it is the most important room in the house. It is used for cooking, eating, and gathering, and is typically a focal point in the home. Consequently, though a great investment, a kitchen-remodeling project can be very disruptive to the family. And the length of the disruption can take as long as two or three weeks.
Remodeling Your Kitchen Cabinets (12 Jun 2006) While remodeling your kitchen, install only the essential cabinets, so you can spend on quality rather than quantity. Look for durability, and specify plywood panels rather than particleboard.
Remove Carpet Stains - The How To (12 Jun 2006) We all have the occassional accident that leaves carpet stains. Acting fast is the first key to getting them out, but what else can you do?
Remove Ink Stains From Carpet (12 Jun 2006) You can't remove all ink stains from carpet, but the three step process here will work for most.
