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How to Not Pay for Your Home Remodeling Project

Even a "modest" remodeling project will cost you more than $10,000. But if the conventional funding route - that requires some actual output of cash on your part - isn't for you, here are some out-of-the-box alternatives.

Are Your Windows Going Out of Style?

Windows are more than just a way to get light and air into your home. They are also your frame on the world, an expression of your home's identity - and yours as well.

The Safe, Easy Way to Hang Things on Your Vinyl Siding

Homeowners love to decorate their houses - inside and out. But hanging pictures on the wall in your living room is a lot easier than hanging a planter on your siding.

Home Maintenance Checklist

Most homeowners know regular maintenance is a must. Anytime is the perfect time for routine maintenance checks on many areas of your home. But how do you decide what needs to be done, and in what priority?

New Paint or New Siding?

There once was a time when homeowners would venture outside every few years to repaint the exterior of their home. Time after time they noticed that the new paint just wasn't lasting as long as they had hoped. What could save these poor homeowners' time and hard earned money? If you find yourself feeling like one of these homeowners, then home siding installation might be the answer for you.

Wood Works for Kitchen Cabinets

When it comes to creating a kitchen cabinetry look that is all your own, few materials can compete with wood. This is one material that will never go out of style. Wood offers a rich, classic appeal through a variety of beautiful species. It's easy to create the look and feel you desire with wood.

The Right Way to Close Your Pool for the Winter

Pool owners (and their kids) look forward to opening the pool and taking that first dip every summer. The thought of closing the pool for the winter isn't quite as alluring. But making sure it is done properly is important.

Hunker Down and Heat Efficiently to Save Money

Winter can bring on a bitter reminder of potential heat loss in a home and ultimately, higher utility costs. Any leaky window or gaping door can affect your heating bill when temperatures drop.

Tips for Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen remodels are among the most popular home improvements because they offer a great return on investment while giving you the opportunity to enhance and simplify your daily routines.

Parents Use Home Security Systems to Keep Kids in, Bad Guys Out

If your child ever comes home - or leaves - an empty house, he's not alone. Millions of other American children do the same thing every day. Yet many of these children don't fit the stereotypical description of a "latchkey kid" - a child in a single-parent household whose custodial parent is still at work when the school day ends.

What's Old is New Again

Walk into any recently built house on the Parade of Homes tour and you're likely to find at least one room with a totally rustic look. Here are some tips on how to create a similar look in your home.