Home Interiors

A hot water boiler is the heart of a hydronic heating system used for home heating in the winter. Two common heating fuels are fuel oil and natural gas (usually propane).

Dec 1, 2009 - Kelly Smith

A modern kitchen can sport a down-home, vintage feel with distressed wooden cabinets. Period furniture pieces will add to the ambiance. This works in bath remodels too.

Sep 16, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Kitchen cabinets are a big focus during a kitchen remodel. The make-over budget competition with an expensive countertop is fierce. Save money by refacing the cabinets.

Sep 3, 2009 - Kelly Smith

There are many counter surface materials for bathroom and kitchen remodeling makeovers; natural stone, bamboo, and more. Reap the home equity ROI in these rooms.

Aug 6, 2009 - Kelly Smith

EasyLiving Home Texas is a voluntary home certification program geared at new construction and residential renovation so homeowners may live at home, not at a facility.

Jul 25, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Bluwood is a home construction lumber treated to resist insect damage, wood rot, fungus, and mold. This green building practice was Brad Pitt's choice in New Orleans.

Jul 21, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Orange peel texture, also known as eggshell or splatter texture, is sprayed on using a hopper and compressor in new construction. Matching when repairing drywall is easy.

Jun 27, 2009 - Kelly Smith

A window seat, complete with cushions, can function as storage space, bookshelves, and a place to relax while reading, birding, or just enjoying nature and landscaping.

May 30, 2009 - Kelly Smith

There are several reasons for hanging drywall, new construction, remodeling, or doing a room addition. DIY homeowners can save money not hiring a drywall contractor.

Apr 21, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Greenboard (moisture-resistant drywall) used to be the standard material on which to install kitchen and bathroom tile. Today, most building codes require backer board.

Mar 30, 2009 - Kelly Smith

After a century, drywall (also called Sheetrock) has a green, sustainable replacement. Drywall is gypsum wallboard; EcoRock is 80% post-industrial waste content.

Mar 29, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Resurfacing or installing Formica on bath or kitchen countertops is not difficult. All that's needed is basic carpentry tools and skills and patience.

Mar 23, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Ceramic tile is one of the most common building materials in bath shower and tub surrounds and on kitchen counter backsplashes. A bath or kitchen remodel offers choices.

Mar 10, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Anyone paying a mortgage knows that it's not just a monthly check; it's an investment in home equity. Use that stimulus package check to install paneling and molding.

Feb 8, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Storage space in closets and alcoves is always at a premium. Racks work well but sometimes a built-in shelf or two makes better sense for things like cleaning supplies.

Feb 4, 2009 - Kelly Smith

A staircase is an elegant solution to get from one floor to another, made of treads, risers, balusters, and newel posts. Learn how to fix problems like stair creaking.

Jan 22, 2009 - Kelly Smith

There are several reasons to install a new wood interior or entry door. The old one may have been damaged by dry rot or the homeowner may be upgrading to a custom model.

Jan 19, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Washi, or Japanese paper, isn't just for origami. It's a traditional, sustainable, easy-to-work-with building material. Install it with rice glue and an X-acto knife.

Jan 14, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Like the trend to remove popcorn ceilings, homeowners are moving towards transforming brick fireplaces by installing tile or natural stone on their fireplace surrounds.

Jan 5, 2009 - Kelly Smith

The kitchen, one of the home's most functional and busiest rooms, demands special architectural design. In a kitchen remodel, the kitchen work triangle is changing.

Dec 24, 2008 - Kelly Smith

Anyone residing in an area with a freezing winter, knows about ice skating, hockey, ice fishing, and skiing. But a warm home is key. Enter the downflow gas furnace!

Nov 28, 2008 - Kelly Smith

Kitchen design is part of an architect or home owner's job when considering new construction or a kitchen remodel. When storage space is lacking, build a walk-in pantry.

Nov 21, 2008 - Kelly Smith

Indoor air quality is a hot topic, since more efforts are being taken to seal the home for energy efficiency. Radon, carbon monoxide, and mold spores can be deadly.

Nov 6, 2008 - Kelly Smith

Installing geothermal home heating and cooling saves money on utility bills; it's also hyped by green building consulting companies. Thermal energy is sustainable.

Oct 27, 2008 - Kelly Smith

A kitchen remodel project requires juggling skills and lower kitchen cabinet installation requires a few carpentry skills and some basic tools. Prefab cabinets? Easy.

Sep 28, 2008 - Kelly Smith

From a small bathroom design, to a small living and dining room layout, pocket sliding doors can help to maximize the space at hand, while providing privacy.

Dec 1, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Many manufacturers claim that easy wallpaper removal methods exist. What many homeowners do not realize is easy and free solutions may already be in their home's pantry.

Nov 23, 2009 - Patricia Davis

Installing granite countertops adds value and elegance to a kitchen. Save money on home renovation by using large granite tiles rather than traditional slabs.

Nov 12, 2009 - Eva Gordon

The right countertops can transform a room from blah to beautiful. This is a quick guide on how to select countertops to create the right look in a room.

Nov 9, 2009 - Lynette Elliott

Bathrooms are very expensive rooms to renovate as specialist tradesmen are needed, such as electricians, plumbers and tilers. This project shows how to renovate for less.

Nov 9, 2009 - Simone Castello

Conservatories, sunrooms and orangeries are usually costly additions to a house, but they can be built on the cheap without compromising their style and appeal.

Nov 4, 2009 - Simone Castello

Kitchen are expensive rooms to renovate, but they needn't cost a fortune if you are creative and have some DIY skills.

Oct 30, 2009 - Simone Castello

Carpet squares are environmentally sustainable and less costly and easier to install and repair than broadloom, especially for homeowners to repair carpet themselves.

Oct 28, 2009 - Thomas Kelly

The problem of sticking or rubbing doors is common, especially in older homes. But with know-how and some simple tools even a novice do-it-yourselfer can repair a door.

Oct 28, 2009 - Alex Strauss

The care taken in finishing concrete counters can result in a beautiful, highly polished show piece for the home.

Oct 23, 2009 - Susan Noppe

Pouring a concrete counter top for the first time can be exciting but stressful. The stress can be greatly reduced by pouring, curing and finishing small practice slabs.

Oct 23, 2009 - Susan Noppe

The trickiest part of making concrete counter tops is building the mold. After that all that is required is manual labor and patient finishing.

Oct 23, 2009 - Susan Noppe

Sourcing the supplies to build concrete counter tops can take time but the pay off of a well planned project will be beautiful counters that add value to the home.

Oct 23, 2009 - Susan Noppe

House stripping of foreclosed homes by the former owners after foreclosure is illegal but very common. This practice is punishable by fines and, in some cases, jail time.

Oct 22, 2009 - Candice Gillingwater

Comparing kitchen countertop ideas may present trouble when deciding between quartz and granite kitchen countertops. The superior surface is primarily a matter of taste.

Oct 9, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Installing kitchen backsplash tile is an easy way to personalize and update a kitchen design. Doing it yourself makes it less expensive and more rewarding, as well.

Oct 5, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

A smart decision to make before selling a current home is to make minor upgrades within the home to make the overall value of the property increase.

Sep 28, 2009 - Ryan Frank

Sustainable design and green building products are more popular than ever before. With the products available today, it's possible to both go green and design with style.

Sep 14, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

The options available for bathroom design are more numerous today than ever before. Understanding the products and their uses can help you make the right decisions.

Sep 10, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

An outstanding shower and an elegant vanity not only makes bathing time a joy, but it makes any house worth more money once a total master bathroom remodel is completed.

Sep 7, 2009 - Tracey Drake

Renovating an outdated master bathroom into a heavenly spa oasis adds resale value to a home and provides a relaxing retreat to soak away the stress of daily living.

Sep 6, 2009 - Tracey Drake

No matter how much paint is used to cover nicks, gouges and holes on walls and ceilings, results never will be satisfying unless the surface is prepared correctly.

Sep 3, 2009 - Mike Virgintino

Since people often buy homes to fit their personal styles, a little investigating to uncover the original décor could reveal an ironically fresh, great design for today.

Aug 28, 2009 - Bonnye Good

Home decor can be overwhelming to new homeowners. With just a few basic home decor strategies, the new house will soon feel like home sweet home.

Jul 31, 2009 - Julie Londrigan

Painting a bedroom is a fun way to spice up the living area without spending a lot of money.

Jul 22, 2009 - Sarah Smith