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86Creative Ways To Paint Your Child's Room
by Moonmaiden
When I was a child I finally got my own room. Not an easy trick with 3 sisters and a brother all competing for the same thing. My father was in a painting mood, so he let us pick the colors for our rooms. But... published 17 months ago
80Eco-Friendly Paints: Low-VOC Options for the Environment
by Elle MacKenna
Conventional paint has never had a good reputation. It’s smelly, messy, old versions contained lead of all things and over the past decade it’s been tagged as a major indoor air pollutant. Today, thanks to consumer demand for healthier paints that perform, manufacturers are offering low-VOC options that are better people and the environment. published 12 months ago
71Black Kitchen Cabinets - Making Black Cabinets Work In Your Kitchen
by johnr54
Black is a color that can work well when done right, but it has to be used with care in your kitchen. Here are a few ideas on how to make black kitchen cabinets work for you. Since cabinets can take up 3/4... published 2 months ago
65Should I put Automatic Sprinklers in my Home?
by Sprinkler Man
About Automatic Fire Sprinklers: Contrary to what many Americans think, we are not at greatest risk from fire in hotels or other public places; it is at home, where most of us feel the safest, that we are... published 6 weeks ago
71Choosing Sustainable Kitchen Cabinets
by Elle MacKenna
I find cabinetmakers to be among the most skilled and engaged tradespeople. In the green building industry this quality is elevated with creative and innovative techniques for harvesting and crafting wood... published 11 months ago
66How to Install Hardwood Flooring
by SirDent
Hardwood flooring must be installed over a sub floor of at least 3/4 inch plywood, Advantech sub floor, or 1x12 sub flooring. Particle board and chipboard;(OSB), are not approved sub floors for installing... published 4 months ago
73Alternatives to Double Pane Windows
by Elle MacKenna
Windows have become a central focus in energy efficient building strategies. Newer technologies including double and triple glazing have helped boost window performance but these upgrades can be expensive and, depending on where you live, not necessarily the most cost-effective. Before you make a significant investment in double pane replacement windows, consider some alternatives. published 12 months ago
74Green Decking Options
by Elle MacKenna
Outdoor living spaces often become the favorite “rooms” of the house because they lend themselves to seasonal traditions and festivities. From enjoying summer BBQs to a quiet swing in the... published 11 months ago
78Healthy, Modern Alternatives to Chemically Treated Pools
by Elle MacKenna
Chlorinated pools have been the standard in the United States, an industrial solution to the nasty natural bacteria and pathogens that breed in untreated water. Although chlorine systems are still embraced by many homeowners, healthier pool cleaning processes offer chlorine-free options...read more published 13 months ago
72Kitchen Design Basics
by nealon52
Since the kitchen can be the one of the biggest investments you make into your new or existing house, a lot of people look for ways to scale back the cost. On average, a new kitchen can cost anywhere from... published 6 months ago
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