There are times when you are home to yourself and you long for company.
Whether it’s raking leaves in the backyard, having applesauce bubbling on the stove or simply hanging out late into the evening with friends, September beckons us to invest more time at home. Take advantage of the trend and devote a weekend or two this month to house projects you have been putting off. Those in…
I walked several miles in this year’s International Housewares Association show in Chicago. From all those stalls and displays, these are the products that stood out the most to me. Not all can be found just yet. As mentioned, some are still in production while others are seeking distribution in the U.S. — Jen out…
Hinges add an elegant touch to your home, but they can become squeaky and stiff over time. Lubricating hinges is a simple job which needs no special tools you don’t even need to remove the hinge pins all the way. The finish on brass hardware can scratch and tarnishwork with the hinges gently and gradually.…
Vinyl flooring supplies a durable and attractive flooring alternative which, if well-implemented, can considerably boost the structure’s appeal and the appearance of a space. And the fast placement makes it excellent for a fast makeover or update. Issues can be suffered by an improperly installed sheet vinyl floor like cracking , poor adhesion, seam failure…
By avoiding cold drafts from entering your 19, your home energy costs are lowered by A doorway. Since the cool air can not escape through the door that is drafty weather sealing keeps your house cooler in summer. Weather seal gaskets consist of rubber strip or a vinyl with a rolled edge. The edge sits…
Following an elongated period of default, your mortgage lender may make you leave your home if you can’t reach an agreement to bring your loan current. Typically, the bank will sell your house for less than the balance on your loan. This process is known as foreclosure. Medical costs, job loss and other factors have…
After Jason and Jess Deslongchamps discovered their sprawling Seattle-area rambler, they knew their pursuit for an affordable house for themselves and their two small boys was over. There was just one quite glaring complication: The house had no kitchen only a small area where the kitchen sat. The set allotted $13,000 to fix the situation.…
When interior designer Tim Clarke was hired to work on a house in Pacific Palisades, California, the home had already been gutted down to the studs. “My customers required to make a 1960s house with large rooms but low ceilings feel great, up-to-date and modern, while also taking advantage of an indoor-outdoor lifestyle,” Clarke says.…
You’d likely spend more time with friends members and family, if you can. But life expectancy, taking everybody you know to far corners of the planet and filling their days and yours together with work and other necessary activities. Many men and women think that it will be great to hang out all day together…
Homeowner and overall contractor David Gonzalez of Hoffman, Minnesota, had a pleasant surprise while remodeling his home. Stuffed from the walls with old newspapers for insulation was a rare comic book from 1938: Action Comics #1, which introduces a character named Superman. The comic sold recently at auction for $175,000. “I knew it was worth…