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New Rules for Painting a Room

by Andrea Hermitt

23 Sep 2009 11:22 PM

For the last few decades, rules for painting a home have been, repair holes and cracks, clean dirty walls, use a primer-sealer to paint over dark walls, or walls with markings on them, then paint several coats.

Wood Floors, Carpet, and Area Rugs

by Andrea Hermitt

14 Sep 2009 08:37 PM

In addition to a new roof and a repaired ceiling, we are also in the market for new flooring in the great room. Our floors in the foyer, hallways, and kitchen are wood, and the rooms such as living room, dining room, office, and family room are carpet.

Guide to Interior Doors for Your Home 2

by Mary Ann Romans

01 Feb 2009 07:40 AM

How to choose interior doors should be given a lot more thought than it is in most people's homes. Interior door choices can solve all sorts of problems from a noisy laundry room to a bathroom that is too small.

Guide to Interior Doors for Your Home

by Mary Ann Romans

29 Jan 2009 02:14 PM

Interior doors can update your home and give it a new makeover, or solve a stubborn closet or laundry room problem. But not all interior doors are the same. Different designs and even different materials have different purposes.

Guide to Thermal Windows

by Mary Ann Romans

19 Jan 2009 01:02 PM

One of the big projects on our home to do list is to replace our old windows with new thermal ones. Thermal windows help insulate your home and greatly lower your heating and cooling costs. Here is a guide to what thermal windows are and how you can choose among the various types.

A Guide to Ceiling Fans

by Mary Ann Romans

06 Aug 2008 09:38 AM

Ceiling fans can keep you cool in winter and warm in summer. They can work alone or in conjunction with your regular cooling and heating systems, depending on the temperature and your needs. But choosing a ceiling fan isn't just a matter of picking a style that you like and then installing it.

Jig-a-loo? What's that?

by Sherry Holetzky

10 Jun 2008 11:59 AM

Interesting name, interesting product (learn more about the name here). It's always great to learn about a new, handy product for the home and this one sounds great, so I thought I'd tell you about it.

What Can't Paint do these Days?

by Sherry Holetzky

23 Apr 2008 01:58 PM

You know about "green" paint. Not the color, the environmentally friendly formula. These paints are too, according to the manufacture, but there is much more. These paints contain properties that you may not have expected from house paint.

Travertine Tile FAQ

by Mary Ann Romans

21 Jan 2008 11:30 AM

One of things I keep hearing about, mostly from home magazines and home shows is "Travertine Tile." It seems to be the latest interest being put into homes. I have seen it mentioned as flooring in kitchens and entryways and also as linings for showers and bathroom walls.

Hot Products for Cold Weather

by Sherry Holetzky

03 Dec 2007 01:19 PM

What could be cooler (or should I say hotter) than great products that help you stay warm, use less energy, and save on heating costs throughout the winter? Electric Throw No need to drag the big blanket off the bed when you want to snuggle in elsewhere. Pick up an electric throw instead.



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