41,599 pennies. That’s how much the Jones family of Sugar Land, Texas saved in just one month on their energy bill once they upgraded their home’s old windows, HVAC system and attic. “$415.99 is an impressive energy savings in just a month,” said homeowner John Jones. “Before the home’s energy-efficient renovation our energy bill was […]

 41,599 pennies. That’s how much the Jones family of Sugar Land, Texas saved in just one month on their energy bill once they upgraded their home’s old windows, HVAC system and attic. “$415.99 is an impressive energy savings in just a month,” said homeowner John Jones. “Before the home’s energy-efficient renovation our energy bill was […]

Add Curb Appeal With Shutters Window shutters aren’t a necessary home element any longer, but they certainly can add decorative appeal to both the exterior and interior of a home. Today, shutters are largely a decorative accent, but they used to be very functional. It is difficult to pinpoint just when shutters were invented and […]

Paper Hanging Pointers for DIYers (589 words, US, UK, CAN) Spring can be a great time for homeowners. After a long winter spent lounging around the house, spring is a time many homeowners can get around to those home improvement projects they’ve been dreaming about. One project many homeowners like to do in spring is […]

The land of make-believe: Creating playful kids’ rooms on a budget Most parents can relate: Redecorating your child’s room often turns out to be far more challenging than freshening up the decor in other areas of your home. After all, kids have their own personalities and tastes – and what you like might not mesh […]

Break out of your color comfort zone this winter At first thought, winter might not conjure up words like spicy, bold or sunny. It should, though, at least when it comes to the inside of your home. While it might be gray and dreary outside, infusing color into interior decor is one of the quickest […]

Ask What Your Roof Can Do For You Replacing a roof is a major investment for any homeowner. When considering such a significant home improvement project, it makes sense that you will have questions. “Thoroughly researching roofing options should be a priority for any homeowner considering a new roof,” says Tim Gentry, technical director of […]

Hardwood cabinets enhance universal design A comfortable yet more accessible and barrier-free home are the desired aims of universal design. A term coined in the 1980s by architect Ron Mace, universal design is defined as “the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need […]

“Hanging curtains, putting hinges on kitchen cupboards or a lock set on your doors, or to fix a set of stairs…” are some of the tasks listed by Bob Gould of Advantage Gases and Tools in Lewiston that warrant a circular saw and drill for any homeowner beginning to stockpile basic tools likely to be […]

An electronic toilet. It opens and closes automatically. It flushes itself and is self-cleaning. It has a heated seat. It “cleanses” its, umm, clients, with a gentle stream of water followed by a comforting warm-air drying action. It “takes olfactory senses into consideration,” with an air purifier. In an industry increasingly oriented toward improved efficiencies […]