My Home Improvement

Decorate Your Walls

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:38:18 +0000

Are you ready for something different on your walls? Perhaps you’ve tired of the look you currently have and are ready to change things up. Well, this technique will give you a rich, one-of-a-kind look with a minimum of fuss to get it. What is it? Paintable wallpaper. Paintable wallpaper comes in a variety of patterns [...]

Fall Heating CheckUp

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:53:40 +0000

As we turn the corner into September, we know that cooler weather can’t be too far away. Even though it may be hard to imagine cranking up the heater while we’re still suffering through a late summer heat wave, it’s time to schedule a fall checkup for your heating system. The Department of Energy offers [...]

Log Cabin Outdoor Decor

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:38:40 +0000

Glimpsing the site of a log cabin home evokes feelings of serenity and a simple lifestyle. It’s hard to match the beauty of a cabin nestled in the woods or tucked beside a shimmering lake. Making your log home an extension of the outdoors around it can help your home seem less like an intrusion [...]

Wide Plank Floors: A Historic Option for Today’s Homes

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:05:03 +0000

If you’re in the market for a new floor, you may want to consider an option that has quite a history. It’s a tried and true flooring common in many older homes: plank flooring. Up into the 20th century, most of the wood floors that were installed in homes were plank floors. And today, plank [...]

Raised Patios

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:39:57 +0000

Late summer and early fall is a wonderful time of the year to be outside. Garden crops are flourishing, flowers are blooming and butterflies flit in and out of the garden. If you enjoy your outside time, you have many options to help you create a beautiful outdoor space in your own yard. In the [...]

Make the Most of a Small Bathroom

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:51:37 +0000

If you live in an older home, you probably love the character and charm that these homes possess. Many of them have interesting nooks and crannies and built-ins that you just don’t see in some of the modern constructions. But they can also be tight on space—especially in the bathrooms. Let’s consider a few ideas [...]

Termite Prevention Tips

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:12:49 +0000

The last thing most of us want to have to worry about is a bug infestation of any kind—creepy crawlies just belong outside. Much worse, however, than the creepy factor is the damage that certain types of insects can inflict on houses—particularly termites. It is far better to take measures to prevent a termite problem [...]

Should I Use Porcelain Tile?

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:36:27 +0000

Ceramic tile is a favorite of designers and homeowners alike. It’s versatility, beauty and durability make it a winner for many applications around the house. Confusion often comes into play, however, when the topic of porcelain tile comes up. What is porcelain tile, and is it a good choice for your home? The simple answer is [...]

Fire-proof Your Home

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:27:33 +0000

It’s a sad fact that each year 4,000 people die in house fires and over 25,000 are injured. The most important home improvement you may ever make is to implement safety measures to protect you and your family from this deadly hazard. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers several tips on their site to [...]

7 Tips for Designing Senior Citizen-Friendly Bathrooms

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:48:35 +0000

Undertaking a bathroom remodeling project always requires planning and research, but when the bathroom remodel is for an elderly person, it’s important to incorporate several safety features into your design. Many manufacturers such as Kohler are designing products that are beautiful as well as accessible to the elderly and those who are handicapped. The following [...]