Sun Feb 05 2012
If you’re frustrated by a small bathroom, you’re in good company. The average size of American bathrooms is less than 50 square feet, leaving many homeowners facing the challenge of making a small bathroom work as if it were much bigger. Getting the most out of a small bathro..
Fri Feb 03 2012
Whether your remodeling plans are big or small, you’ve probably heard that these plans often get interrupted or derailed altogether. There are lots of reasons people get off track during home renovations, causing delays that last for months or even years. Many people find the r..
Thu Feb 02 2012
Bob Vila. That good old home remodeling expert. Think of how many renovation tips he’s bestowed on America throughout his television career. Surely you garnered needed information from his time on This Old House from 1979 to 1989, among his other shows. He’s a classic, a mast..
Wed Feb 01 2012
Feeling that winter draft seep through the slits in your windows? Sick of looking at that outdated bay window? Wanting to open up your living room to a sunnier view? You’re the prime candidate to replace your home’s windows this spring—even if you need to save a lot of mone..
Can We Really Trust Home Improvement Contractors?
Thu Feb 09, 2012
Mistrusting your contractor can be the most stressful element of home remodeling. How do you find a great contractor? How do you know who to trust? If a home renovation is the design equivalent of surgery, then consider your contractors…
15 Remodeling Hacks: An Insider’s Guide to Upgra..
Wed Feb 08, 2012
Your remodeling dreams are sky-high, but your budget’s a little slim? Take a look at our insider’s guide to remodeling on the cheap. Without looking cheap. 1. Shop around. A lot. As a part of your preliminary research, spend a…
How to Cure Your Small Bathroom Blues
Sun Feb 05, 2012
If you’re frustrated by a small bathroom, you’re in good company. The average size of American bathrooms is less than 50 square feet, leaving many homeowners facing the challenge of making a small bathroom work as if it were much…
How to Keep Your Remodel From Getting Completely D..
Fri Feb 03, 2012
Whether your remodeling plans are big or small, you’ve probably heard that these plans often get interrupted or derailed altogether. There are lots of reasons people get off track during home renovations, causing delays that last for months or even…
Renovate Like Bob Vila: 8 Tips to Remodel Your Kit..
Thu Feb 02, 2012
Bob Vila. That good old home remodeling expert. Think of how many renovation tips he’s bestowed on America throughout his television career. Surely you garnered needed information from his time on This Old House from 1979 to 1989, among his…
How to Save $5,000 On Your Window Replacement (Eve..
Wed Feb 01, 2012
Feeling that winter draft seep through the slits in your windows? Sick of looking at that outdated bay window? Wanting to open up your living room to a sunnier view? You’re the prime candidate to replace your home’s windows this…
5 Types of Siding Every Homeowner Should Know
Tue Jan 31, 2012
Whether you’re renovating an old 19th-century farmhouse or looking to improve on the 10-year-old exterior of your home, you might be wondering about siding. Yes, you know siding. Brick. Stone. But do you know the top 5 siding options today,…
Which Clean Home Energy Trends Will Go Mainstream ..
Mon Jan 30, 2012
Life is changing fast in the 21st century. We are seeing a rising awareness that heating our homes and otherwise providing power to them using oil and gas just isn’t sustainable. We’re reaching the point where the search for clean…
U-Value Ratings – Energy Efficiency Values You S..
Thu Jan 26, 2012
Modern building materials have come a long way over the last few decades, and with ever-rising fuel costs, energy efficiency has become more important than ever. It is suggested that windows and doors account for up to 25% of your…
The 8 Best Blogs for Homeowners 2012
Wed Jan 25, 2012
Ah. A new year. New ideas. And plans to finally get to those home remodels you’ve hand on your brain for so many months. You’ve got your steaming coffee nearby and you’re rubbing your hands together, ready to start. You’ve…
The Best of Did-It-Myself Projects
Wed Dec 07, 2011
Upgrading your home is a great way to add value and functionality. Here are some folks who started with an idea and along with a little money and a lot of personal effort made a real difference in their homes.…
Winter’s Almost Here- Are you Ready?
Wed Dec 07, 2011
Every year it seems winter just creeps up on us. During fall we all enjoy the cooler weather and bright colored leaves, forgetting it won’t be long before the cold and snowy winter weather moves in. So, while we’ve still…
Wed Dec 07, 2011
Even if you're not a handyman, at some point you’re going to have to do some work around your home. You’ll want to hang some pictures or stop a dripping faucet, so you’re going to need some basic tools. Creating…
2012 Holiday Gift Guide for a Home Handyman
Wed Dec 07, 2011
Finding a gift for a home handyman (or woman) can be a challenge, as most handy people are very selective and want to choose the "perfect" tool for themselves. The trick is to find something useful that the handy person…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
A healthy, growing lawn is actually most likely to develop a thatch problem that needs to be removed (dethatched) for the lawn to keep growing strong and healthy. Towards the end of summer, most people might think the only problem…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
If you live in North America it's quite likely you've never heard of a shower pump. Shower pumps are quite common in the United Kingdom, where often a home's hot water supply is in the attic and the water pressure…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
You have a couple of options when it comes to getting service on your car or truck--a dealership or an independent garage. When a vehicle is under warranty, the choice is easy, since the dealer will perform warranty service at…
Update Your Kitchen for Less Than a Hundred
Wed Nov 23, 2011
Updating a kitchen can quickly become costly. With a little creativity and some "sweat equity," though, there are ways to spruce up a kitchen on the cheap. Below we list several ideas that we hope with jump start your imagination.…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
If you're a do-it-yourselfer you may have heard of PEX piping and wondered if it was something you should care about. PEX is a relatively new development (in North America anyway) in plumbing systems. PEX is an acronym for cross-linked…
Tips for Saving Money on a Renovation
Wed Nov 23, 2011
Renovating your home is a great way to add value while giving you and your family the extra space you want. We've all heard stories about runaway renovation costs and how a home renovation can end up costing way more…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
Vinyl flooring has been a popular flooring choice in America for many years, and it still accounts for around 15 percent of annual flooring expenditures in the country. When most people talk about vinyl flooring they're usually thinking about sheet…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
Got an old bathroom that needs an update or is just an out of style you'd like to modernize? Totally redoing a bathroom can cost thousands of dollars and most of us just can't afford that kind of money, yet…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
Pretty well everyone loves fresh air and just like people, so do lawns. Giving your lawn some fresh air can make it healthier and better looking. If you'd like your lawn to look its best next spring, fall is the…
Keeping a Basement Floor Warm and Dry
Wed Nov 23, 2011
No matter how nicely the rest of the basement is finished, if the floors are cold and the room feels damp, nobody is going to want to spend much time down there. It's a common problem in a finished basement…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
A drain snake can be a do-it-yourself solution to a professional level problem. A clogged drain inevitably happens in every home. When it does, you have a few options for clearing a clog. You can use a plunger (the least…
Wed Nov 23, 2011
Fall is a great time of year to do almost anything outside. The sun is still warm (but not too hot) and there are none of those annoying bugs that can take the fun out of any outdoor activity. Take…
Grow Winter Vegetables - Yes You Can
Wed Nov 23, 2011
When the trees start turning color, gardening season isn’t over for the year. You can actually grow and harvest vegetables at least into the beginning of winter (even if you don't live in the South). If the idea of growing…
Tue Nov 22, 2011
Decorating or redecorating a home is fun, but it can be expensive. To give a room a new look without breaking the bank, consider these budget-friendly ideas. Consider Things You Already Own You're not going to find anything less expensive…
New! Easy (and Inexpensive) Decorating for Hallowe..
Mon Oct 31, 2011
You've probably figured it out just by driving around your neighborhood, but Halloween is the second most decorated holiday in America (after Christmas). Obviously people enjoy decorating their homes as well as themselves, but sometimes the cost of creating the…
New! Halloween Pumpkins Don't Need to be Scary
Mon Oct 31, 2011
Halloween Jack-o-lanterns are traditionally carved with a scary face or for the more skilled carvers Halloween cats or witches. However, some younger children can be frightened by the scary images and if the kids are scared, Halloween isn't fun for…
Mon Oct 11, 2010
As fall arrives, it’s smart to take care of those outdoor projects that are easiest to do when the weather is relatively warm and dry. Cleaning your gutters, for example, is a job that will be far easier now than…
HomeTips Wins Google AdSense Story Contest!
Thu Dec 27, 2007
Whoa, Baby! We didn't expect this one...
Home Improvement Search Engine
Sun Apr 29, 2007
When you search “home improvement,” chances are good that you’re looking for DIY or home repair information, not fan info on the popular Tim Allen TV show. Now you can get focused home repair and improvement search results from the…
Wed Apr 11, 2007
Are you thinking about buying a house? Considering the absurdly high home prices in most regions, it’s more important than ever to get the biggest possible bang for your buck (or 500,000 bucks, as the case may be). To do…
Steps to Fight Global Warming at Home
Mon Feb 05, 2007
The reality of global warming has finally hit the mainstream. According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the effects of global warming will continue for centuries–even if we could halt levels of C02 and other greenhouse gases…
It’s Even Freezing in Southern California
Thu Jan 18, 2007
Brrr! Snow in Malibu!? In Southern California, we’re getting temperatures in the high 20s. The weather across the globe is getting stranger every season. For those who are suffering from the cold this winter, here are four tips: 1) Prevent…
Giving a Home for the Holidays
Sat Dec 23, 2006
This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the frantic holiday hubbub–finding the right gifts, waiting in long lines, wrapping until the wee hours. And, half the time, the gifts aren’t even quite right for the receivers.…
Mon Dec 18, 2006
There’s nothing quite like listening to water drip throughout the night to spur you into a home repair task. In my case, the problem was with my relatively new shower. After turning off the valve, water would continue to drip…and…
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