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Thursday, January 08, 2009
 

Home Improvement

Update Your Kitchen with Stainless Steel Hardware

So you took the plunge and have a new stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, range or countertop in your kitchen. Its cool, sleek look provides a centerpiece for one of the most-used rooms in the house, but don’t overlook the details.

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Create a Seamless Transition from Indoor to Outdoor Kitchen

The outdoor kitchen continues to gain in popularity as an enhancement for new homes and remodeling projects. The heart of the home is expanding to the great outdoors with cooking and lounging areas, often with nothing but blue skies for walls and ceilings.

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How to Make Cleaning Up Life’s Little Messes Easier

If you had to venture a guess, which room in the house would you consider the dirtiest? Most people would probably say the bathroom, but according to a recent study by the Lysol Corporation, it actually comes in second. The dubious distinction goes to the place where you prepare food for your family -- the kitchen.

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Heat Your Home the Old Fashioned Way and Save Money This Winter

Winter hasn't arrived yet, but the United States energy department is already warning Americans to expect a 10 to 20 percent increase in their energy costs for the season.

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Make Your Outdoor Spaces Inviting

With summer approaching, homeowners begin to dream of enjoying their time outside. But in the days of winter it’s easy to forget that an inviting outdoor space takes a bit of planning, if you’re going to really spend hours in the backyard.

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The Greening of the American Office

Americans have become more environmentally conscious, and can be very creative about recycling and reuse. Many cities and towns make it easy to recycle household waste. But once you leave the confinements of “home sweet home,” what can you do from 9 to 5 to continue your “green” way of life?

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Choose a Clean (Chimney) Sweep

When it comes to protecting your home and family, the chimney is one job where you simply can't afford to get burned. It makes sense to hire a professional to clean the chimney and summer is an ideal time to do so.

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Get 5 Percent Cash-Back on Home Improvement Supplies

(ARA) - Now that warm weather is here, a lot of people are starting to think about those home improvement projects they put off last year.

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Dare to Clear out the Clutter

The change of seasons and the start of a New Year present a perfect time to clear out clutter and get organized. To make the task less daunting, experts Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet, authors of the best selling book, “Dare to Repair,” provide tips for what they consider the three main “dumping grounds” of the house.

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Tying Things Together is the Latest Trend in Home Decorating

There used to be a time when people compartmentalized their homes. There were definite boundaries, usually walls, between the living room, dining room, family room and kitchen.

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