Home Week in Review: July 28th Through August 3rd

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04 Aug 2008 09:17 AM

What makes a house a home? Is it the little decorating touches, the noises of little feet stomping down the stairs in the morning or the feeling that when you enter your home you've left the world behind? However you define your home, you'll find lots of ways in the Home Blog to personalize it and keep it cozy and safe. Here is a review of last week's articles.

July 28th

When Remodeling, Consider the Neighbors

If you are planning a remodeling project, it is important to consider the neighbors. No, not because they might complain but because their home might be affecting the value of your own. Taking a look at all of the factors for your home, including your neighbors will help you make the right decisions about remodeling projects and get the most value from your investment.

Do You Have a Room of Your Own?

In your home is there a place that is meant just for you? Do you have a room of your own? Having a room of your own is coming back into popularity. It can be a space to relax, to read, to craft or just to be.

July 29th

Granite Countertops May Be Dangerous to Your Health

Granite countertops are definitely a major trend in kitchen design in the last few years. Granite countertops are strong, stain resistant, scratch resistant and look beautiful. Nowadays, if you are going to sell a home, you are at a disadvantage if you don't have granite countertops.

Extreme Makeover House Foreclosure

ABC's Extreme Makeover television show is popular with viewers because it can really change people's lives. The show works with local volunteers to rebuild homes for deserving families and even raise money to give them a way to maintain those homes. Sometimes money is even raised for other expenses to ensure that the family gets a good start in their new life.

July 30th

A Blue Home May Make You Lose Weight

If you find yourself hungry all of the time, consider painting and accessorizing with blue. Experts tell us that the color has real influence over our appetites. Blue kitchens, blue dining rooms, blue tablecloths, blue plates and blue napkins can help us fee full.

July 31st

Home Prices Are Steeply Falling

How would you feel if you knew that your house was worth less now than it was eight years ago? If you live in Detroit or one of the other areas that have been the hardest hit by falling home prices, then this scenario could be reality.

August 1st

Getting Out Grass Stains

With summer in full swing, chances are that your family has been playing outdoors quite a bit. And with all of that outdoor play comes the grass stains, especially if you are running around on a fresh-cut lawn. You might be tempted to try every laundry detergent in the book or just give up and throw the garments away. But there is an easier solution to banning those grass stains. And the best news yet is that you probably already have everything you need to get those stains out for good!

August 2nd

Smart Solutions for Non Recyclables

We know that we are doing well for the environment when our recycling is much larger than our garbage. Recycling to reduce the amount of trash you leave behind on the planet is a wonderful thing. But what do you do with all of those things that can't be recycled, such as electronic equipment or plastics that aren't collected in your area? Here are some tips.

August 3rd

Getting Out Stubborn Ink Stains

In my house, I have to hide all of the pens. This is because if I don't, my two-year-old tends to create ink drawings all over himself and occasionally on a casual tan couch that we have in the play area. That isn't all. Once school starts, my oldest son is bound to come home with stray pen marks on his clothes. it is just inevitable (sigh). Fortunately, I have a few tricks up my sleeve for getting out the stains.

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Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat.

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