Cost-Effective Improvements

10 Projects With Payback

Many projects in the home are decided based on personal style or design trends. However, according to industry experts, you should look at your home as an investment, and seek out "projects with payback" that can offer long-term benefits. Read More

• Basement Bottom Line: Added Living Space and Resale Value
• Environmentally-Friendly Vinyl Windows and Doors Save Energy
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For Your Home

Downsizing Your Home

Oftentimes, senior citizens or even younger empty nesters find their homes have gotten too big for them. Once the kids move out, a bigger home can not only seem really empty, it can be a genuine chore to take care of. As a result, many seniors and empty nesters decide to downsize their homes, moving into smaller homes that are more accommodating to their new lifestyles. Read More

• Redecorate in an Afternoon: Free Booklet Makes it Easy & Inexpensive
• Simple Steps to Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home
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Exterior

What Decking Material Is Best for You?

Since composite or vinyl decks burst onto the scene several years ago they've been touted as revolutionizing landscaping and home improvement projects. Read More

• Building a Front Porch
• Homeowner Tool: Window Builder On-Line
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Interior

Stunning Faux Details

When is a picture worth a thousand words? When you see what design artist Lee Gamble can achieve by faux finishing decorative urethane millwork. Read More

• 10 Projects to Protect Your Privacy
• Advice from Paint Professionals: How to Select the Proper Brush/Roller for Your Project
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