Whether you are selecting a farm-cut tree or a pre-cut tree you want to choose a tree that will last through the holidays. Here are some tips for choosing the right tree: Let there be light!Buying your tree off a lot? If you are shopping for one after work, make sure the lot is well …
Few surfaces take as much abuse as the concrete floor of your garage. Every day it withstands the weight of vehicles and a barrage of substances they carry in and leave behind—water, oil, dirt, snow, salt, sand, and the occasional leaking fluid. Sealing the floor with specific paints or specialty products can help reduce future …
So it’ll be awhile before I’m in the market for a new oven, but if you’re ready to buy one, be prepared: There are a number of decisions to make before you fork over the cash. To guarantee your oven fits your needs, ask yourself these five questions: How much room do I have to …
Your bathroom pipes have been leaking lately, and your shower head seems to be clogged up. Since you just retired, this is the time to handle such issues and work on more home improvement projects. However, you have limited financial resources and need to come up with the capital to work on these projects. Luckily, …
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Plain, painted walls can be boring. Wallpaper is a pain to apply, maintain, and remove. But there’s another option. Stenciling. (see also garage floor sealing) We’re not talking about a return to your fifth grade art class here. Stenciling allows for almost limitless choices and variations—not only in the design of the stencil itself (if …
I don’t recall the first year when we decided to purchase a live tree. I do know that it is now central to our holiday celebration, as the selection of a tree has become a family tradition. The prep process we use is not quite ‘by guess and by golly’, but pretty darn close. We …
Working from home can be enjoyable for you and your clients if you make your home office a positive, balanced space for doing business. It’s easy—apply basic feng shui principles, which improve your mental and physical well-being, stimulate your productivity and creativity, and boost your prosperity. (Not familiar with feng shui? We’ve got the basics …
Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And while I don’t necessarily appreciate the amped-up mushiness the holiday promotes (ick), I do enjoy casually decorating for it. Oh, and I especially love all the candy that goes on sale February 15. Conversation hearts, anyone? But seriously, back to …
(If you’re one of the unfortunate souls stuck with carpeting in your bathroom, this article can help you make it work.) But what other options do you have for bathroom flooring? You’d be surprised by the variety on the market today. Here are a few of your choices: Solid HardwoodIt may look fantastic, but solid …
Some people love vacuuming, and others don’t care much about it. However, everyone agrees that excellent vacuuming is the secret to a spotless, and clean home. That’s the reason every homeowner needs to get hooked up with the best pet vacuum cleaner to help them get rid of the pet dander and hair that Meatball …
