Four Things to Consider When Buying Kitchen Cabinets
When designing a kitchen, choosing cabinetry is a pivotal decision. Much of the style and feel of the kitchen is dependent on the cabinets. Color, wood type, detail and finish of the...
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Choosing the Best Interior Paint Finish for a Job
Your choice of finishes (aka sheen) is incredibly important. It will determine things like whether the color stands out or fades into the background, and if you have to repaint every time...
Your Home Benefits From A Generator, Your Budget May Not
. . . Fortunately, my family during those times had the benefit of a backup home generator that kept our house operating at a normal capacity for the duration of the power...
Easy Tips to Protect Your Home from Burglars
Everyone wants to fix up their home to make it as comfortable, appealing and as valuable as possible. After spending numerous hours and your hard-earned money on home improvement, of course you...
Craftsman House Plans: Key Features that Everyone Loves
There are two primary things today’s homebuyers want: less square footage and more character. It’s no surprise, then, that about a century after the Arts & Crafts movement became a hallmark of...
Designing a Contemporary Railing :: Not to be De-Railed the Decor Girl Does Her Railing
As part of our ongoing remodeling project of a rather cool 1978 contemporary house, the latest improvement has been a new exterior railings. Ideally this would have been one of the last...
Creating a Craft Room That’s Safe for Your Toddler
Creating a craft room for your toddler is a great way to encourage your child's creativity. The craft area doesn't have to be expensive or elaborate. An unused closet or spare bedroom...
Six Strategies for Small Yard Landscaping :: Plan, Plant & Stay Open
Limited outdoor space doesn’t have to limit your outdoor enjoyment. With a little planning and some creative small-backyard landscaping ideas, you can transform your space into a relaxing, functional oasis that pleases...
Five Costly (and Common) Roofing Mistakes :: Picking the Right Contractor & More
Thousands of roofs are repaired or replaced every year. Seeing that your roof is key in keeping you warm as well as dry all year round obtaining the best roofing services is...
For Pros Only :: The Home Depot FIRST for Pro Program (Part 2)
The Home Depot, First for Pro program was first rolled out about a year ago and as Bill Krum put it: "We keep building on it as we go." FIRST For Pro...
Picking the Right Lights for a Room :: Four Factors to Consider
Lighting is the part of a room that will dictate the tone and mood of a room. Some factors to consider before you choose and install include available natural light, size &...
For Pros Only :: You Can Do It, We Can Help || My Home Depot – Intro FIRST for Pro
I remember lumberyard employees being short tempered and having little capacity to suffer, those they saw as fools lightly and I believe this hostile environment set the stage for the rise of...