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Get the deck ready for spring with a thorough inspection and cleaning.
Learn to love your home by creating a space that allows you to you feel comfort and joy.
Bathroom trends include industrial materials and natural ones too. Convenience and luxury combine to meet the needs of today¿s modern family.
Kids can help around the house when you give them age-appropriate chores they can complete successfully.
Outdoor play places for kids don't have to be costly. A little creativity from parents and kids can result in some very special spaces to play.
Clutter can make our homes unpleasant and distracting. Get organized so you enjoy spending time around the house.
You can change the look and feel of a room with a fresh coat of paint. While not easy, painting can be done successfully when you follow these simple steps.
Advertisers would lead us to believe their products are safe. Not all ingredients in household cleaners need to be disclosed on labels. Play it safe and make your own cleaning products.
Turn unused or neglected space in your home into useful space that makes you want to stay around the house.
The daunting task of cleaning the house from top to bottom this spring is made easier when tackled a little at a time.
Your local thrift store is a great place to find items to use to decorate your home.
An annual inspection of the roof can help you detect flaws or damage that might require the advice of a professional.
The healthiest meals are the ones we cook at home. The healthiest vegetables and herbs come from our own kitchen gardens.
Spring is the perfect season to add insulation to your attic. Your home will be more comfortable, you¿ll save money and you will be a better steward of the planet by not wasting precious natural resources.
Springtime is the right time to get outside and have fun with your family.
Pets need to stay warm in winter too. Provide proper attire, bedding and good nutrition to keep him happy and healthy when the temperature drops.
The kids are home for a snow day. Tackle a few home improvement projects together to keep them busy and lighten your load.
Take a few moments to insulate your hot water heater and you will see a significant saving on your monthly bill. It costs money to heat water and it takes energy. Save some of both with a small investment.
Break out the crock pot and the Dutch oven this winter to create hearty soups and stews that will warm you up from the inside out.
Cold weather begs for a warm fire in the fireplace. Play it safe with annual cleanings and inspections that will keep your home and family safe this winter.
Fall is a good time to take a critical look at the windows in your home, and take a few minutes to see if they are at their best to provide comfort and energy savings for the winter ahead.
As summer fades to fall, there is still time to plant cool-season crops while protecting the last of the fruit and vegetable harvest that is still coming out of the garden.
Outdoor lighting doesn't need to be strictly utilitarian or boring. A variety of creative options are available for today's homeowner.
Fall garden chores can include preparing the perennials for winter and planting spring bulbs.
Taking precautionary measures can help prevent frozen and bursting pipes during cold Ohio winters.
Sure, pumpkins are meant for carving this time of year, but there are other materials and ways to decorate for the season using gourds, squash and corn in creative ways.
Rodents like mice and rats can make their way into your home as temperatures drop. Keeping them from getting in is the best way to avoid infestation. If they do get in, there are several ways to remove them.
While we joke about daylight saving time, it is the best way to remember a life-saving biannual event that is quite serious; change smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries to ensure they will work if you need them.
With just a few ingredients you can make caramel or candy apples at home using fall¿s most celebrated fruit. Make a delicious treat and create a family tradition using these simple recipes as a guide.
Check out a local corn maze for seasonal fun that the whole family will enjoy.
Give your neighbors something to talk about and grow a grass couch.
Any summer home improvement is worth the cost if it adds value to your enjoyment of the place you and your family call home.
Cherished photos can become works of art when you turn them into custom wallpaper. It's as easy as finding a digital printing house that can enlarge your photos and print them on UV resistant vinyl for home décor that is uniquely your own.
Updating your home doesn't have to be expensive. There are plenty of little things you can do to bring your time-warped home into this decade.
Take precautions before leaving for a vacation so your home is safe and sound. Criminals know the signs of an empty house and will do whatever it takes to take advantage of you while you relax in a far off place. Don't let them turn a dream vacation into a nightmare.
Turn off the lights and head to the backyard for an overnight family fun camping experience that costs virtually nothing and is guaranteed to make family memories.
Too hot to enjoy the great outdoors this summer? Use trees and manmade structures like awnings and gazebos to create a shady place to relax, work or prepare a favorite summer meal.
Get the family together for a fun outdoor project this summer.
Rain gardens protect precious water from being wasted, provide a healthy habitat for wildlife, and add beauty to your property. Easier than you might think to install, once established a rain garden is virtually maintenance-free.
It's the simple things that make home so wonderful. Consider adding a fire pit or outdoor fireplace to the backyard this summer as a place to gather, a place to cook and mostly a place where family and friends can make memories.
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