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By Rich Binsacca who has been writing about home improvement since 1987. He is the author of 12 books on home-related topics, is a contributing editor for Builder and EcoHome magazines, and has written for Remodeling, Home, and Architectural Record. Keeping your basement dry and free of condensation is key to installing the basement flooring [...]
Visiting the National Parks and the Rocky Mountains had been on my bucket list for many years. This summer I was able to fulfill that dream. Our national parks and monuments provide you with the opportunity to explore nature at its best. From the diversity of beautiful wildlife to the endless possibilities in their miles [...]
Looking for a quick yet tasty & fulfilling recipe to wow the family? Amber recommends the Greek Chicken Bake which offers her own variations to a popular dish. The ingredient list includes: 1-2 lbs of chicken breasts 1 can of black olives 1 can/jar of artichoke hearts 3 plum tomatoes 1 red onion 1 container [...]
By Suzanne Shelton, CEO of Shelton Group, leads the nation’s leading marketing and advertising agency entirely focused on the energy efficiency and environmental markets. If you haven’t nosed around on your utility’s website recently, you’re likely missing a break on your bills. As you debate whether you’ve got the green to turn down the AC a [...]
The child of today, having grown up with his gadgets and video games would probably think it very boring. But to the family of the mid-1800's, sitting on a front porch, taking in the surroundings, cooled by a gentle breeze and conversing with the neighbors, was a welcome daily activity. "Porch-sitting" or to some, "porching," [...]
You deserve the best at this point in your life. You should consider right-sizing your home and building a home designed just for you so you can enjoy your retirement and not worry about having to move again later in life. You can design your home to include features that you want right now, as [...]
In second marriages where kids are still in the household, home design takes on a special emphasis. Parents want to interact with all of the children and encourage the kids to spend time together. Open floorplans enhance communication—even if the parent is just working in the kitchen while keeping an eye on what the kids [...]
Whether you pride yourself on having "a place for everything and everything in it's place," or simply want to manage clutter, an organized home will save you time and frustration. The cardinal rule is making the most out of the space available. Closet systems, and even garage solutions can help you organize your life. In [...]
Typically we see a person flip through our Plan Book with over 70 home designs looking primarily at the photo or rendering of the home design. Once they see an exterior that is of interest, they then view the floor plan and read the description and features. You may want to consider starting your search [...]
As reported in the Pittsburgh Sun-Times, "Nationwide, the number of home-based businesses may range from 18 million to 38 million, depending on who is doing the counting." Add to that number an estimated 40 million Americans who telecommute (working from home part of the time) or bring work home to finish projects at night or [...]
