maintenance and care How to Repair and Maintain Clapboard Siding Clapboard siding, also known as bevel, lap, or weatherboard siding, evokes the charm of historic New England homes with its overlapping…
research and planning Designing Your Outdoor Living Room: 5 Patio Building Materials An outdoor patio can be one of the most relaxing spots in your home. With comfortable seating and a great view, a patio can easily become…
maintenance and care 15 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe When Traveling Over the Holiday Season The holidays are upon us once again, and it’s not just the kids with their wish lists and the seasonal shoppers and decorators who…
research and planning Using Repurposed Furniture as a Bathroom Vanity One of the biggest trends in bathroom remodeling today is using repurposed furniture as bathroom vanities. Not only do recycled vanities…
maintenance and care All Decked Out: 10 Ways To Take Your Deck From Plain to Polished Say goodbye to your ho-hum deck of the past—the one with nothing but a lonely grill in the corner. Because sure, everyone loves to cook…
maintenance and care How to Treat Wood Siding: Painting vs. Staining Wood siding evokes visions of majestic log cabins and rustic retreats surrounded by nature. It’s no surprise that many homeowners…
Other Home Projects The Non-Artist’s Guide to Mixed-Media Gallery Walls In the world of home décor, gallery walls are all the rage. Pinterest is full of enviable homes with walls covered in eclectic collections…
maintenance and care Six Warning Signs That Your Furnace May Be Failing Have you ever woken up freezing on a cold winter’s night? If you haven’t accidentally left the window open, chances are your…