Jul 5th 2011 1:10PM
For all you curb appeal skeptics out there, get a load of this stunning Craftsman from our sister site, DIYLife. While the 1913 home certainly had charm before the renovation (pictured above), this thoughtful redesign takes the property to a whole new level. Best of all, the most striking change was probably the easiest... Continue Reading »
Sep 3rd 2010 11:54AM
The prospect of weekly vacuuming and annual steam cleaning is enough to turn off many people to carpet. Dishwashers have gotten so powerful that "pre-rinsing" is becoming as outmoded as vinyl records. Even toilets are self-cleaning. What does this have to do with landscaping? Well, it's a paradox: American homeowners are... Continue Reading »
Aug 24th 2010 4:55PM
Many homeowners look for that elusive home improvement that will make a substantial impact on their home without making a huge dent in their budget. Although everybody has his or her own level of financial resources, many people find that they need to limit their budget to $5,000 or less to circumvent several years of... Continue Reading »
Jul 19th 2010 3:40PM
Ellen Stanley of Poway, Calif., a suburb of San Diego, moved with her husband into their home in 1995. "Our yard was very typical of yards planted in the seventies - when our house was built," she explains. "Lots of grass, a pine tree and lots and lots of juniper with oleander."The Stanley's maintained their lawn for 11... Continue Reading »
Jun 15th 2010 4:00PM
It's 105 degrees outside and your air conditioner is on the fritz. The window unit is spewing out hot air. Maybe you never got around to installing the air conditioner in the first place -- you always had luck getting a breeze just by opening up your windows except, as luck would have it, this summer. Or maybe the idea... Continue Reading »
