The backsplash can be an extension of the countertop if you wish, but it’s a small enough area to add some creativity. Traditional tiles are common, and common is not what we’re talking about today. These backsplash ideas for kitchens offer an opportunity to express your home's style and your …
Help the War: Save Energy & Oil
Energy remains relatively cheap in the US, compared to other countries around the world. We use more energy than most countries (only 10 countries use more on a per capita basis), so we have lots of opportunities to save energy ... and contribute to the global crisis in Ukraine. CountryPer …
Take Action with Our Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Spring is here so it's time to get outside and enjoy the longer, warmer days. While it might not be warm enough to sit and read a book, it's the perfect time to tackle some of your home maintenance chores. Realizing that doesn't sound like fun and it certainly isn't sexy, it's important to …
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Alternative Christmas Decorating Ideas
More than any other holiday, people love to decorate their homes for Christmas. In many ways we try to recreate the home we grew up in ... or the home where our best holiday memories were created. The challenge is sometimes you need to find alternative Christmas decorating ideas that work in a new …
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Breathe Healthy INSIDE Your Home
This hot, dry summer created the ideal environment for explosive wildfire conditions across the Western US. Many communities saw significant losses, with homes and forests destroyed in hours. The effects of this devastation were felt a surprising distance away. Smoke, soot and particle pollution …
Top 20 Spring Home Maintenance Projects
Spring home maintenance is probably one of the more enjoyable times of year to work around your house. If you live up north, you're excited to finally get outdoors after a long winter. If you live in the south, you know that the heat will arrive soon so you want to finish up outdoor chores best done …
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