Aug 31st 2010 9:06AM
When it's summer, you may not notice the blazing heat or suffocating humidity – which likely means you have an air conditioner. And a good one, at that! For those who don't own an air conditioning unit and survive through the hot months with fans, ice packs and sleeping with your head resting in the open refrigerator... Continue Reading »
Mar 12th 2010 1:10PM
We know that the Great Recession and housing market collapse has made many homeowners very nervous. But it has also made them very practical. New statistics reveal that instead of seeking bigger, more expensive houses, homeowners are staying put, making the ones they have look nicer and more energy efficient, and doing it... Continue Reading »
Mar 8th 2010 5:47PM
In a move worthy of an Onion headline, a Wal-Mart will be built this year on top of a Lowes in Baltimore. Both big-box stores will anchor the development at the 25th Street Station in Remington. And amazingly, you might be able to live there, too. The development is an usual arrangement. Rather than side-by-side... Continue Reading »
Dec 17th 2009 12:23PM
Many homeowners have shied away from solar panels because of their cost and complexity. But the the sunlight-catching panels are starting to come down to earth. Home improvement retailer Lowe's recently began selling ready-to-install solar panels on the shelves at some its California stores, making it one of the first... Continue Reading »
Dec 10th 2009 10:00AM
Move over Ralph Lauren. Martha Stewart's moving in on Home Depot and there's little to stop her. We reported on Stewart's new partnership with Home Depot when it was announced in September. But now, the hostess-with-the-most-money just sweetened her deal with the world's largest home improvement chain. She will now also... Continue Reading »
