Providing up-to-date information on home improvement is our favorite project! Home Improvement http://www.networx.com/articles Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:15 +0000   Weatherizing a home to reduce energy usage and maximize savings is something homeowners think about in cold weather. The fact is, energy efficiency is just as important during summer months, and simple improvements can make a big difference in your budget as well as increase comfort by keeping your home cooler and lowering the demand for air conditioning.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/simple-weatherizing-for-summer http://www.networx.com/article/simple-weatherizing-for-summer Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16:36 +0000   Roommates are hard to find. Let me rephrase that. Good roommates are hard to find. It is very easy to find people who are renting out rooms in apartments. It is tempting to just take one of those rooms, just to get out of whatever crummy living situation you are in.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/tips-for-finding-the-right-roommate http://www.networx.com/article/tips-for-finding-the-right-roommate Mon, 13 May 2013 20:41:57 +0000   1. Dishwasher Detergent: You will never have to buy commercial dishwasher detergent if you make this recipe, shared on Hometalk.com by The Seasoned Homemaker. Mix together 2 C. Borax, 2 C. Baking Soda, and 6 oz. LemiShine (available at Target, Walmart, and most grocery stores).  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/products-you-can-stop-buying-now http://www.networx.com/article/products-you-can-stop-buying-now Mon, 13 May 2013 14:18:59 +0000   Remodeling a small kitchen is a challenge that quite a few of us face. Visions of wide open kitchens with multiple islands dance in our heads, but in reality we are remodeling our own small, perfectly imperfect kitchens.However, did you know that some professional cooks actually prefer small kitchens to large kitchens? When I interviewed chef Christina Pirello, host of the PBS series "Christina Cooks" and author of several popular cookbooks, she told me that inefficient, large kitchens are all too common, and that she prefers to cook in a kitchen in which the "work triangle" (the sink, stove, and work station) are close together.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/ideas-for-remodeling-a-small-kitchen http://www.networx.com/article/ideas-for-remodeling-a-small-kitchen Mon, 13 May 2013 11:16:08 +0000   Depending on the material that your bathtub is made of, you might have the option to refinish it rather than replace it. If your bathtub is made of porcelain, cast iron, or fiberglass, it can be refinished. The cost-effectiveness of refinishing versus replacing your tub depends on the cost of tub removal, dumping, and the cost of the new tub itself, as well as installation.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/options-for-refinishing-your-bathtub http://www.networx.com/article/options-for-refinishing-your-bathtub Fri, 10 May 2013 15:02:43 +0000   I woke up this morning at my sister's house in San Francisco. I flew here yesterday for a family reunion. I am used to my bathroom in Brooklyn, and I wasn't really mindful of what I was doing when I woke up and rolled into the bathroom. I pulled my wedding ring and my engagement ring off of my finger when I washed my hands, and experienced that moment of horror and disbelief when your diamond engagement ring slips out of your fingers and into the drain of an unfamiliar bathroom sink.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/how-to-get-a-ring-out-of-the-sink-drain http://www.networx.com/article/how-to-get-a-ring-out-of-the-sink-drain Wed, 08 May 2013 16:46:53 +0000   Though we're not awake during most of the time that we spend in our bedrooms, most folks spend more hours in their bedrooms than in any other room of the house. Bedrooms can be full of allergens, or they can be safe havens from allergens. If you or your loved ones are suffering from respiratory problems or allergies, the following steps could help you to reduce or eliminate the symptoms.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/allergy-proof-your-bedroom http://www.networx.com/article/allergy-proof-your-bedroom Wed, 08 May 2013 14:36:39 +0000   Will the deer trend ever get played out? For years already, hipsters have been screen printing deer onto everything, from living room couch pillows to T-shirts. Home bloggers started putting deer motifs everywhere, from wall hangings to paper mache (cruelty free, natch) faux trophy heads.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/oh-deer-woodland-creature-diy-projects http://www.networx.com/article/oh-deer-woodland-creature-diy-projects Wed, 08 May 2013 10:51:38 +0000   Did you have a tuna fish party and now have a whole pile of cans to recycle? Stay thy villainous hand! Thou shalt not heft those trusty vessels into the recycling bin! If you just made a record-size bowl of tuna fish salad for your favorite coworker's birthday lunch potluck at the office, you are in luck.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/clever-uses-for-tuna-cans http://www.networx.com/article/clever-uses-for-tuna-cans Tue, 07 May 2013 14:15:36 +0000   Gardening seems like a pretty physical job. What does keeping a journal have to do with it? In the summers I spent working on small organic farms, the farmers kept extensive, detailed journals of what they had planted, where they had planted it, and what their daily activities were, as well as what the temperature and daily weather was.  See full article.]]> http://www.networx.com/article/how-and-why-to-keep-a-garden-journal http://www.networx.com/article/how-and-why-to-keep-a-garden-journal