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Does My Project Need a Building Permit? :: Building Permit Requirements & Why They’re Important

This article goes into detail on how to know if you need a building permit as well as the potential consequences if you build without a permit when it's required. [...]

by Richard Campen

Keys to Green Grass in Spring :: How to Prep a Lawn for Winter

The type of care your lawn requires will depend greatly on where you live. In Florida, you may very well continue to mow your lawn throughout the year, but in Minnesota, your...

by Alex Wayne

How to Style a Bookcase Like a Pro

If there’s one piece of furniture with endless style potential, it’s bookshelves. These spaces are often used for function only, but you can style bookshelves so they display your personality through meaningful...

by Home Rehab Online

A Space to Shop :: 5 Tips to Make Any Closet Film Worthy

Hollywood films never disappoint when it comes to drop-dead gorgeous bedrooms closets. Just rent Princess Diaries 2 or Clueless and watch as Anne Hathaway and Alicia Silverstone shop their impeccably styled and...

by Andrea Cole

Four Plumbing Myths That Can Increase Costs :: Drain Maintenance, Leaky Faucets & More

These four plumbing myths may increase your long term plumbing costs. Myth busting drain cleaners, lemons for the garbage disposal, and more. [...]

by Briana Davis

Bathroom Vanity Combos :: Early American Style Vanity Combo

Bathroom Vanity Combos – Pros and Cons for Your Next Bathroom Remodel

Bathroom remodels are big these days, from DIY weekend projects to HGTV-worthy renovations. But if you’re planning on doing any work on your bathroom, it can be difficult to know where to...

by HomeThangs

Fire Prevention :: Put it Out: Fire Extinguishers

Fire Prevention Through Preparation – Smoke Detectors, Extinguishers, Escape Plans & More

National Fire Safety Month occurs each October, and it’s a stark but important reminder to take precautions to protect ourselves and our homes. Many house fires are completely preventable, if the homeowner...

by Chris Long

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What Does Home Insurance Cover :: Dwelling, Liability & More

Most people who own property have home insurance. However, many of them do not know exactly what their insurance does and does not cover. Typical home insurance plans cover the same general...

by Roy McClure

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Install a Rainwater Harvesting System :: Building a DIY Rain Barrel

Whether you want to use rainwater as a total water solution or just to bring your water bills down and reduce your reliance on municipal water, it's actually not so hard to...

by Matt Herndon

The Skinny on Energy Star Certified Homes :: A Guide for Home Improvements?

The federal government's Energy Star program offers certification to green home builders, giving homeowners the reassurance that they are purchasing a home designed to conform to strict energy-efficiency guidelines. Energy Star-certified homes...

by Justin Krutz

Mold Prevention Tips :: Mold Under a Magnifying Glass

Building for the Fungus Among Us :: Mold Prevention Tips

Prevention of mold outbreaks begins by starting home improvement projects or additions with a mold prevention planning adequately in place. Here I provide mold prevention tips, ways to plan projects and, in...

by Carl Bennett

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Protect Your Veggies from the Cold: Build an Indoor Vegetable Garden

One of the best places for an indoor greenhouse is your attic because you won't have to worry about all the foot traffic and attics tend to stay warmer than the rest...

by Lindsay Parrich