Home & GardenOutdoors / Landscaping

Handmade Bricks Offer Instant Character As Landscape Edging

Here is an example of brick edging laid in a vertical fashion (sailor curb) with alternating colors of brick along pathways and a driveway. A beautiful finished product!

Wall Sconces Add Beauty, Functionality To Homes

A wall sconce is a great way to add a custom look to your home. Here are a few ideas that custom homebuilders and/or homeowners have installed.

Top 10 Best Places To Live In The U.S.A.

Thinking about moving soon? Here's a great little resource that has already scoped out some of the top cities in the United States.

Splish! Splash! An Aquarium Toilet Tank For Your Bath

Liven up your bathroom with an aquarium toilet tank. How about a sleek looking aquarium sink to inject some interest in your lavatory.

The Latest Toilet Design Trends and High Efficient Toilets Are Making A Splash

Curious which toilets made a splash at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Vegas this year? Contemporary and Asian-inspired designs were influential as well as water conserving toilets.

Natural Cork Flooring: A Growing Trend In Today’s Green Home Building Industry

Natural cork floor tiles are fast becoming the hottest trend in flooring options, especially with green homebuilders and their customers. Here is an example of one that has been installed.

Are You About To Tackle That Interior Paint Project? Here’s A ‘How To’ To Help You Out

Painting and caulking are easier than you may think. Advice for the do-it-yourselfer looking for professional results.

HGTV’s Curb Appeal Proves That A Rain Chain Enhances Your Home’s Exterior Decor

See how much a copper rain chain downspout adds a unique touch to this Craftsman style home renovation that was featured on HGTV Curb Appeal.

The Best Way To Remove Old Wallpaper

I've removed a ton of wallpaper and have found the easiest way to remove wallpaper (and the best tools). Using my best DIY tips to remove the wallpaper glue will guarantee your project will go a little smoother!

Our Favorite Household Cleaning Products For Different Parts Of The Home

Looking for some eco-friendly household cleaning products that work? I've located some. Plus my family's favorite household cleaners for different tasks.

Need A Spring Cleaning Checklist To Keep On Track?

A Spring cleaning guide and checklist to help keep you on track to a cleaner and healthier home.

Which Is A Better Front Entry Door Choice…Fiberglass or Natural Wood?

Having trouble choosing between a new, natural wood entry door and a fiberglass entry door? Here are some helpful tips to help you decide.

The New American Home Offers New Ideas For Energy Efficient Home Building

The New American Home for 2007 is all about cutting-edge energy efficient home building ideas, techniques, materials, design and technologies. Here are a few of the highlights.

Wide Toilet Seats and Other Innovative Toilet Designs

Remodeling your bathroom or just considering a new toilet? Have you looked into the elongated toilet seat option available now? When considering toilet seat sizes, here's what you should think about.

English Tudor-Style Cottage Photos & Ideas

This is the final series of my photo posts of the English tudor-style cottage located in Marietta, GA. The home has an abundance of over-the-top quality features rarely seen in homebuilding today.

Want A Homebuilding High? Volunteer For Habitat For Humanity

Volunteering for Habitat For Humanity is an honorable worthwhile cause that we can all volunteer our time and energy towards. I dare you to leave at the end of the day without feeling great!

Say Goodbye To Ink Cartridges And Say Hello To The Zink Portable Photo Printer

Zink is one of the latest, greatest techno-gadgets to arrive on the scene. Portable, affordable and sleek looks will certainly propel sales of this ink cartridge-less, hi-res portable digital photo printer.

Home Office Tax Deduction Guide

Here are the instructions, rules and regulations regarding claiming a deduction for expenses related to the business use of your home. Different scenarios are cited and tests to see if you qualify. Form 8829 is available to print and publication 587 for your reading pleasure, as well. A plethora of small business tax information awaits.

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