Home Ideas/ Decorating

Preventing Home Fires Help keep your family from being part of a disastrous statistic. Word Count:364
Home Improvement How-Tos At Any Level Expert know-how and tools to complete a project from start to finish with ease. Word Count:508
A Cool Roof Is Hot Right Now Having the right color roof could save you some green on your energy bills. Word Count:448
Running A Greener Home Small steps can help reduce your family's carbon footprint--that all-important measure of a family's effect on the environment. Word Count:384
Weathering The Storm: Vinyl Fencing That Stands Up To Strong Winds When choosing a vinyl fence system, it's a good idea to determine whether it will stand up to strong winds. Word Count:331
Television Is Going Digital: Get The Picture Big changes are coming to your television. But they have nothing to do with the new fall season. Word Count:511
Reverse Mortgages Provide Senior Citizens Facing Foreclosure With Options Learning more about reverse mortgages could make it easier to stay in your home during retirement. Word Count:538
Mosquito Troubles: More Than Just Itchy Bites Mosquitoes not only bite, but they can also transmit several serious diseases. Word Count:369
How Impact-Resistant Shingles Add Extra Protection To Your Home The door has opened for a number of new products that help to protect your home. Word Count:451
Get An "A" In Comfortable Dorm Living There's no reason to feel crowded when space is sparse. Word Count:370
Is Your Dream Home In Mexico? For a growing number of Americans, it seems like the best place to invest their real estate dollars is the place where they have had the most fun. Word Count:610
Experts Offer Top Tips On Design Trends From simple elegance to earth-friendly style, there are several trends that are guiding the interior design choices of decorators and consumers this year. Word Count:433
Practical Tips Easy, commonsense tips. Word Count:176
Make Sure the "Fresh Air" is Really Fresh According to American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Because of allergens like pollen, allergy sufferers may choose to stay inside during allergy season. Unfortunately, a home's air may not be so fresh either and can contain allergens such as dust mites, pet dander and mold. Word Count:385
Searing Is Believing A high-performance, condo-friendly electric grill has been created that performs like a gas grill but needs no propane. Word Count:198
Beating A Down Housing Market Even tough markets can open the door to real estate opportunities--the key is to find ways to hedge your investment. Word Count:388
Tips On Buying A Foreclosed Property Challenging times in the U.S. real estate market have created opportunity for some. That's because a growing number of homebuyers are considering purchasing a property that's in foreclosure. Word Count:427
Safeguarding Your Family And Your Home According to Yale Medical Group, about 45 percent of unintentional injuries occur in or around the home. Word Count:382
Introducing Unique Design To Home Exteriors Homeowners looking for ways to introduce color, texture and unique design elements to their home's exterior may consider building a garden or accent wall. Word Count:370
Today's Mattresses Promise Sweeter Dreams Clipping coupons is one thing, but scrimping on sleep is another. Recent studies reveal that most Americans don't get the eight hours of sleep they need at night to perform during the day--and most are lucky to get six, says the National Sleep Foundation. Word Count:346
Green Is The New "It" Color Reduce, recycle and reuse with these expert tips. Word Count:435
Television Is Going Digital: Get The Picture Big changes are coming to your television. But they have nothing to do with the new fall season. Word Count:506
Better Bathrooms Through Shower Power If you've been searching for ways to clean up the look of your bathroom, take a look at your shower. Word Count:409
All-Natural Methods For Avoiding Biting Bugs Using all-natural insect repellents is one way parents can protect their children against insect bites, without using chemicals. Word Count:373
Carpets And Allergies: Unraveling The Myths While some say that carpeting can make allergies worse, many believe there's more to the problem. Word Count:153
Bringing Hotel Styles Home Many people who have stayed at boutique or luxury hotels have found ways to bring certain hotel design elements home. Word Count:323
Steering Clear Of The Sting Here are simple tips to make homes and yards less attractive to flying and stinging insects. Word Count:387
Repainting Your Home When repainting your home, brush up on these tips: Word Count:190
A New Era For Television: Preparing For The Switch From Analog To Digital Broadcast TV (DTV) If you have an analog television and rely on over-the-air programming with an antenna, you have three options. Word Count:380
Cutting The Cost Of Electricity While home energy costs are up nearly 15 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, you don't have to get hot under the collar over energy bills. Word Count:366
Doing Homework Online Can Save Time And Energy If you're shopping for a new home, the first address you visit should start with "www." Word Count:518
Are You Living With CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome)? If household stains are preventing you from having guests over or you've started hiding stains with furniture, throw blankets or rugs, you have lots of company. Word Count:349
A Green Home Improvement Homeowners are putting their best foot forward to improve the curb appeal of their home while helping to protect the environment. Word Count:296
To Give Your House Panache...Paint It The right color can make a small house look larger and a squat house look taller. Word Count:470
Tips For Staying Safe During Severe Weather Communication, preparation and proper supplies are the keys to staying safe when severe weather hits. Word Count:382
For More Living Space, Outdoor Kitchens Are In In this tight real estate market, more and more homeowners are investing in home improvements. Word Count:295
Be Environmentally Conscious And Save Here are 10 cost-effective tips for being more Earth friendly at home. Word Count:337
Cleaning Power A pressure washer, such as this new walk-behind model, can scrub outdoor surfaces clean in minutes. Word Count:174
Making Flood Insurance Affordable While over the past several years hurricanes have been growing stronger and more destructive, you can protect yourself and your family. Word Count:359
Keeping Cool Starts At The Top Here's cool news for many homeowners. Word Count:322
The Value Of Your Home Is Paved With Curb Appeal In today's challenging real estate market, homeowners are realizing how important that first look is when a prospective buyer visits their home. Word Count:313
Going Green? You May Already Be On Your Way With environmentally friendly products, it's now possible to switch to green without sacrificing clean. Word Count:382
Clearing Up Common Misconceptions About Drinking Water Information from water quality experts can help clear up confusion and common misconceptions. Word Count:369
Create Your Own Outdoor Living Space Homeowners have begun looking outdoors to create new and exciting living spaces. Here are a few tips to help you. Word Count:282
Your Home's Pipes May Make It Eligible For New Plumbing--For Free Checking your home's plumbing may help to prevent money from going down the drain. Word Count:591
Untapping Clean Drinking Water Keeping drinking water safe has been a top priority in the U.S. for decades. Word Count:373
Make Your Garage Serve Double Duty Many people look to the garage for additional space but they often pile in so many storage items that there is no room for cars. Here are a few tips for tapping into your garage's unused space. Word Count:498
How Clean Is The Air In Your Home? The next time you clean your home, don't forget about the air. Word Count:371
For Safety's Sake, Dial 8-1-1 Before You Dig An increase in gardening, construction and other outdoor activities can sometimes lead to an increase in the number of telecom cables that are cut each year. Word Count:346
Landslide Decision: Garage Voted Home Storage Area Most Consumers Want To Resolve First impressions are critical, yet the garage, often the first point of entry into the home, is in danger of not making a very good one. Word Count:434
Coming Clean On The Latest In Showerheads The notion that there's nothing new when it comes to a shower may be all wet. Word Count:357
Aluminum: The New Wood Aluminum railing is an ideal solution for any porch, deck or other outside area that could use a little pick-me-up. Word Count:328
Simple Steps To Live Greener When it comes to living an eco-conscious and sustainable lifestyle, a few simple steps can make a big difference. Word Count:450
To Save Water...Go With The Low Flow If you're looking to help the Earth and keep money from going down the drain, it might be time to examine your water use. Word Count:392
Garage Door Safety Be open to garage door safety. Check mounting tracks regularly. Word Count:187
Builders Bringing Eco-Friendly Features Home Good news for many homeowners is that you can save money and the environment when you conserve energy at home. Word Count:400
Decorating Tips To Heat Up Your Summer Now that the warm weather is here, it's time to expand your living space to include the great outdoors. Word Count:356
A Window Of Opportunity To Lower Your Home's Temperature...And Energy Bill As the weather gets warmer, homeowners and business people needn't get hot under the collar about the cost of cooling their homes or businesses. Word Count:528
Do The Math: Selling Your House In A Tough Market The key to selling your house in today's tough market might be to think like a retailer. Word Count:463
Showstopping Performer Is A Winner In The Landscape Beauty and hardiness are two exquisite qualities of blossoms that earn recognition as "All-American Daylilies." Word Count:616
Helping Homeowners Stay In Their Houses Some families have found a way to insure against personal financial disaster that can put their homeownership at risk. Word Count:379
Finding An Off-Ramp On The Road To Foreclosure Mortgages are not unlike cars insofar as regular maintenence is the best way to avoid unexpected problems. Word Count:866
Quicker Trim New outdoor power tools with electric starters are easy to use with more efficient operation. Word Count:153
Mold And Moisture Control When there's a fungus among us, the solution can be simple. Word Count:379
Locking Medicine Cabinet Secures Medicine, Valuables According to The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, prescription drug abuse by teens and young adults in the United States is a serious problem. Word Count:339
Homeowners Not On The Fence About New Style Option Good fences can make good neighbors, but the right fences can also make happy homeowners, since few homeowners want to spend their precious weekends maintaining fences. Word Count:288
Prevention Key To Bathroom Cleaning. Simple actions can help you save time, money and energy. Word Count:327
Keep Your Cool, But Save Energy, Too Steps homeowners can take to keep their energy bills low, stay comfortable and contribute to a sustainable environment. Word Count:266
Tips On Finding A Professional Certified Roofing Contractor If your roof is damaged in a storm, earthquake or fire, there are ways to make sure your repair job doesn't turn out to be a disaster. Word Count:354
Essential Tips For Beginner Fish Keeping While keeping an aquarium can be a relaxing hobby, it requires a fair amount of work to keep your fish happy and healthy. Word Count:436
Look For Quality When Purchasing Pliers Knowledgeable do-it-yourselfers say that a quality pair of pliers goes a long way toward getting a job done quickly and efficiently. Word Count:401
Hostas: Easy To Grow And Made For The Shade When thinking about where to plant hostas, just remember that they have it made in the shade. Word Count:395
Enlightening Trends One of the latest lighting trends, eco-friendly lighting offers new options for the home. Word Count:226
Transform Your "Junk" Drawer Into A "Utility" Drawer Stocking a utility drawer with a few purposefully selected tools and household items can make the difference between dollars spent on the handyman and dollars saved in the bank. Word Count:409
Senior Homeowners: Like Everyone Else, But Different Recent surveys of home sellers and buyers 50 years of age and older revealed some surprising insights into this growing segment of the population. Word Count:393
From Patio To Party Space A delicious outdoor buffet can be easier to arrange than many people realize. Word Count:288
Five Ways To Cut Your Energy Bill Saving energy and money can be a breeze once you get wind of the latest technology. Word Count:373
Update Your Outdoor Living Space In One Weekend Now that it's time to take pleasure in your deck or relax in your gazebo, it's nice to know that all it takes is one weekend to update your outdoor living space. Word Count:410
Low-Maintenance Lawn Care For All Four Seasons Easy tips for keeping your lawn attractive. Word Count:447
Showstopping Flowers Blooming Beautifully On Patios And Decks Gardeners have long enjoyed the beauty of hydrangeas, but until recently these showstopping flowers were not usually potted for display on a patio or deck. Word Count:670
Closing The Door On Termites If your walls could talk, what would they say? Word Count:336
Building Your Dream Backyard Whether you call it relaxing at home, a "yard-venture" or a "stay-cation," an increasing number of Americans are forgoing the big family trip in favor of staying home and enjoying their yards. Word Count:335
Smart Projects To Lower Home Energy Bills The right home-improvement project could help cut soaring energy bills. Word Count:385
Keep Your Floors From Going To The Dogs Approximately 71 million households in the U.S. have pets, and anyone living in those homes knows that sharing space with animals can be a real beast. Word Count:449
More Children Being Seen With Melanoma If you think that skin cancer is something only adults need to worry about, you may want to learn more about how often this disease affects children. Word Count:390
Your Older Fridge: An Energy Hog? Here's an idea many families can warm to: You may be able to save money and energy with a new refrigerator. Word Count:300
Dispelling The "Twisted Truths" Of Energy-Saving Light Bulbs One of the most common myths about compact fluorescent light bulbs is that they are only available in one color. Word Count:457
Snap-Off Blades Provide Consistent Sharpness For builders, contractors and do-it-yourselfers, a consistently sharp cutting edge on utility knives is the key to getting any project done quickly and efficiently and with the least amount of interruption for dismantling cutters to change dull blades. Word Count:364
Get A (Green) Life!: 10 Tips For Eco-Friendly Living At Home Whether it's due to rising energy costs or growing concern over climate change, more and more Americans want to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. Word Count:612
Cleaning Is First Step In Minimizing Hidden Home Threats Some simple safety tips homeowners can use to help protect families from domestic pest-, safety- and environment-related threats. Word Count:407
Planning A Backyard Vacation If you're like an increasing number of Americans, your next vacation destination might be closer than you expect: your own backyard. Word Count:323
Going Green A Breeze With Natural Ventilation And Light Natural ventilation is becoming an increasingly attractive method for reducing energy costs while improving indoor air quality, according to green building advocates. Word Count:379
The Kitchen Undergoes A Sea Change As Lifestyles Change Thanks to changing lifestyles, today's kitchen is starting to look, if not exactly like a living room, then at least like a comfortable and stylish gathering space where functionality meets design. Word Count:580
A Growing Trend: Fiber Cement Siding Fiber cement siding provides the look of traditional wood siding, but is more economical and requires far less maintenance. Word Count:337
Fencing Fit For An Outdoor Living Room A good place to start planning or improving your outdoor living space--also known as your backyard--is by installing a solid fence. More than an outdoor accessory, a well-built fence is the best way to gain a little privacy and define your personal outdoor space. Word Count:283
Tips: Make Money From Your Clutter Using multiple outlets, including newspapers and Web classifieds, can help ensure that you reach more potential buyers. Word Count:342
Clean Coils Improve Energy Efficiency Cleaning the coils helps cooling systems run more efficiently, for lower energy and repair bills. Word Count:174
Green Building The term "green building" is one of the hottest phrases today, and it appears that it is here to stay. Word Count:377
What To Do With Leftover Paint The best way to give leftover paint headaches the brush-off is to measure the area to be painted before you start. Word Count:436
Finding Furniture That's Designed To Fit Your Family When furnishing a room, selecting "one size fits all" furniture can be a difficult task. It is important to consider personal preferences and personal comfort, including heights and sizes of family members. Word Count:552
How Much Coverage Do You Need? Here are some ways to address the home under-insurance problem before it's too late. Word Count:449
Preparing To Weather Seasonal Storms Taking time now to prep for power outages brought on by bad weather could help keep families safe. Word Count:393
Opening The Door To A Greener Home Four out of five people are interested in being "green." Word Count:367
Selling Your Home? Price It Right The First Time The door is still open to sell your home quickly and easily once you are sure you've priced it right to sell. Word Count:410
Have A Closet Makeover Party Your closet is your wardrobe workshop and an organized one can put you in the right frame of mind to tackle the day. Word Count:265
When It Comes To Energy Savings, Don't Overlook Your Windows In addition to energy savings, window films offer myriad benefits, including increased security. Word Count:377
Beat The Heat: How Personal Generators Can Help During Hot Weather Understanding the power grid and some simple planning can help you avoid sweltering in the heat. Word Count:591
Geothermal Neighborhoods Are Comfortable, Sustainable A geothermal system in your home may sound out of this world, but if your home has one, you can save money on heating and cooling. Word Count:445
Easy Tips To Get Your Yard Warm Weather Worthy Get your lawn back in shape after winter. It doesn't need to be an all-day process if you follow a few no-frill lawn tips. In no time, you'll be on your way to a healthy-looking lawn that would make even the most avid gardener jealous. Word Count:584
Not Just Window Dressing: A Homeowner's Option For Becoming More Energy Efficient Window treatments are an attractive way to reduce a home's energy consumption. Word Count:360
Dig Into Lawn And Garden Projects Without Digging Yourself Into A Hole There are smart, eco-friendly ways by which homeowners can save some green in their quest for a backyard green thumb. Word Count:398
New Plants, Less Work, Gorgeous Garden Your dream garden can grow real with the help of new breeds of plants that let you create more beauty with less work. Word Count:527
This Mother's Day Give Mom The Gift Of Rest Tips to create a sleep-inducing sanctuary. Word Count:526
Closets Go Outside The Box When you think about the most stylish space in your home, your closet probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Word Count:209
How To Keep Your Water Bill From Soaking You You don't have to spend a lot of green to keep your garden green. In fact, there are ways to conserve water, save on your water bill and still have a lush garden. Word Count:419
Three Tips For Choosing The Right Mower To find the right riding lawn equipment, use the following three tips. Word Count:408
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Window Replacement Replacing the windows in your home is a great way to increase both their energy efficiency and overall ease of use. Word Count:340
Creating An Affordable Outdoor Oasis Creating an outdoor oasis can be easy and affordable with the right touches. Word Count:397
Speed Clean Your Way To A Healthier Home Helping protect your family from germs doesn't have to be a chore. Word Count:422
The Real State Of Real Estate Homeownership has been--and continues to be--one of the best investments in your future. Word Count:336
How To Add Classic Warmth To Any Room For many homeowners, the most natural way to turn an ordinary space into an extraordinarily warm and inviting room is to use the inherent beauty of wood. Word Count:284
Cut Clutter In Your Home This Spring The right tools can help you cut clutter quickly. Think of it as spring editing. Word Count:460
New Appliances Save Space And Provide Reliable Performance When buying a washer and dryer, look for features that fit your needs. Word Count:396
New Peatpot Helps Gardeners Go Greener Plants in these new biodegradable peatpots from Bonnie Plants reduce plastic in landfills and are easy to plant. Word Count:257
Garden Myth Busters New varieties give homeowners brilliant roses that are a breeze to grow and a joy to behold. Word Count:440
Garden Myth Busters New varieties give homeowners brilliant roses that are a breeze to grow and a joy to behold. Word Count:440
Rental Truck Rules For Movers While the idea of driving a rental truck may seem daunting, a few tips can help make your move easier and safer. Word Count:349
Design A Stylish Nursery Artist and designer Ron Briere shares some tips for turning that cluttered office or spare guest room into baby's own corner. Word Count:174
Design A Stylish Nursery Artist and designer Ron Briere shares some tips for turning that cluttered office or spare guest room into baby's own corner. Word Count:174
Ants Marching One-By-One Into Homes If ants are marching one-by-one into your home, you are not alone. More than 20 different varieties of ants are known to take refuge in homes, schools and businesses. Word Count:378
Ants Marching One-By-One Into Homes If ants are marching one-by-one into your home, you are not alone. More than 20 different varieties of ants are known to take refuge in homes, schools and businesses. Word Count:378
Top 10 Tips For Financing A Home Here are 10 tips to help make the home financing process easier for you. Word Count:649
Top 10 Tips For Financing A Home Here are 10 tips to help make the home financing process easier for you. Word Count:649
Avoiding Allergies' Effects Good news for the millions of Americans who suffer from allergies, doctors say, is that they can take action against symptoms before they start. Word Count:313
Avoiding Allergies' Effects Good news for the millions of Americans who suffer from allergies, doctors say, is that they can take action against symptoms before they start. Word Count:313
Sustaining The View: Windows Play Vital Role In Reducing Energy Consumption Choosing energy-efficient windows can make a big difference in heating/cooling costs. Word Count:479
Sustaining The View: Windows Play Vital Role In Reducing Energy Consumption Choosing energy-efficient windows can make a big difference in heating/cooling costs. Word Count:479
Hooray For Hydrangeas Hydrangeas are actually quite simple to grow when you choose an easygoing variety. Word Count:444
Hooray For Hydrangeas Hydrangeas are actually quite simple to grow when you choose an easygoing variety. Word Count:444
Cleaning Your Grill Will Extend Its Life With regular maintenance and cleaning, you can extend the day-to-day performance and ultimately, the life of your grill. Word Count:521
Cleaning Your Grill Will Extend Its Life With regular maintenance and cleaning, you can extend the day-to-day performance and ultimately, the life of your grill. Word Count:521
Harvesting Energy From Your Own Backyard Homeowners have found what might seem an unlikely way to cut energy costs while they cool their houses. Word Count:350
It's Greek To Me: Decorative Columns Add Style To Home Interiors Whether you're trying to sell your old home or just want a new home at the old address, you may find this advice on decorative touches can come in handy. Word Count:375
Easy Steps To A Forest-Green Home Many people are aware of how much existing reuse and recycling efforts can help the planet, but a new site offers information about the little-known virtues of using products made from renewable resources, such as wood and paper products. Word Count:345
Keep The Ants From Marching Through Your Door Six easy tips to keep ants out of your home. Word Count:385
Ready, Set, Mow Preparing for a summer of fruitful lawn care is easier than you might imagine. Word Count:193
Keep Your Cool And Save Energy When it comes to conserving energy, many people think that transportation is the most energy-guzzling sector, but it's not. Buildings are. Word Count:376
Tips For Successful Selling Owning a home is the biggest investment most Americans will ever make; successfully selling that home may be much easier with a few tips from the experts. Word Count:381
Mother's Day Bouquets There are many possibilities when creating a Mother's Day bouquet, and an online resource can help consumers choose. Word Count:361
New Rain Gutter System When it rains, it pours-and rain gutters are supposed to help channel a downpour safely to the ground. A modern gutter system has been designed to be immune to clogging and maintenance. To learn more, visit www.rainhandler.com. Word Count:179
Safe, "Green" Insecticides Keep Homes Healthier There are many smart and affordable ways to create a safer, healthier environment for children. Word Count:306
A Range Hood That's A Breath Of Fresh Air There is good news for consumers who prefer to use energy-efficient products in their homes. Word Count:231
Keeping A Fresh Home In a recent survey of U.S. homeowners, it was found that four out of every five homeowners feel that the health of their family is directly related to how clean the floors are in their home. Word Count:189
Fight The Bite Of The Hated Mosquito Reclaim your yard from mosquitoes and save lives in Africa. Word Count:413
How Green Is Your Clean? Cleaning "green" doesn't have to mean you and your family need to devote hours of time--or many dollars-to the task. Word Count:355
Create An Outdoor Oasis You can transform ordinary concrete into inviting living spaces with the multicolored appearance of natural stone. Word Count:367
Simple Steps At Home Can Reduce Global Warming Here's cool news. Word Count:322
Bringing Rising Energy Costs Back To Earth You don't have to get hot under the collar because of home heating and cooling costs. Word Count:398
Fix Those Damp Basement Walls You won't have to cry over basement walls if you follow these simple tips. Word Count:195
A Familiar Home Loan Becomes Popular Again Overlooked until recently by some homebuyers and real estate agents, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan has started to reclaim its status as an affordable loan that comes with less red tape and better features than in the past. Word Count:396
The Pleasures Of Producing Your Own Produce Here's food for thought: With grocery bills on the rise, many Americans are heading to their own backyards for fresh vegetables. Word Count:365
Kill Bugs And The Germs They Leave Behind Even the best housekeepers can get infestations behind baseboards and under sinks, stoves and refrigerators. Word Count:323
Home Fire Prevention The No.1 cause of preventable home fires is careless smoking. Many fires start when cigarettes are left in ashtrays, hot ashes are dumped into the trash, or someone falls asleep while smoking. Word Count:169
Your Home Can Be Clean And Green You can help the environment and the economy-especially your own-by going over to the green side when you do your cleaning. Word Count:277
Sheer Fabrics Pushing Creative Envelope For Outdoor Rooms Increasingly in with American homeowners these days is the outdoor room. Word Count:513
Four Simple Steps To A Lawn You'll Love Just about everyone wants a lawn he or she can love. The good news is that the grass doesn't have to be greener on the other side of the fence. All it takes is a little bit of planning. Word Count:380
Protecting Your Landscape From Drought According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2007 was one of the warmest years on record and one of the driest. Word Count:389
Seven Tips For First-Time Homebuyers If you've ever thought about owning a home, now may be the time to take action. Word Count:745
Make Your Best Effort To Prepare For The Worst There are simple ways to prepare your family before a disaster strikes. Word Count:496
Wallpaper Removal Can Be Easy Removing wallpaper is easy if you follow a few simple steps. Word Count:317
Design Creative Spaces For Your Home Or Office There's an easy way to encourage your next big idea--or a whole batch of them--while adding pizzazz to your office or living space. Word Count:427
Tips For The Perfect Paint Job Painting is easy when you know the secrets. Word Count:321
Prepare Now For Flood Emergencies Although the Atlantic hurricane season--which begins each year on June 1 and lasts through November 30--has caused a great number of devastating floods in the United States in past years, it's important to remember that rising water is not limited to coastal areas during summer and fall seasons. Word Count:443
Your Deck Needs Spring And Summer Protection You can protect your deck so it looks its best with these easy steps. Word Count:392
The Scrub-Free Way To A Mildew-Free House There's now a scrub-free way to a mold--and mildew-free home. Word Count:388
Start Building Your Nest Egg Now Investing in a home purchase can be a smart way to build your savings for the future. Word Count:293
Know What's Below-Call 811 Before You Dig Before beginning any outdoor renovations, consider what is under your lawn. Word Count:159
Put Your Home Improvements `On Deck' When considering home improvements, think about putting your plans "on deck." Whether you're building a new deck or renovating an old one, you can create more opportunities to enjoy your time outdoors with the latest generation of composite decking materials. Word Count:351
Cleaning Surfaces May Not Be Enough To Avoid Getting The Flu One thing most people may not know is that the main way influenza viruses are spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs or sneezes. Word Count:642
Adding A Decorative Touch A growing number of homeowners are thinking "green," as in environmentally responsible, when complementing the efforts of their green thumbs. Word Count:150
Easy Basement Waterproofing It's easy to waterproof your concrete basement walls if you follow a few tips. Word Count:353
Renting Vs. Owning: Building Equity In Your Future With a thorough understanding of the process, owning a home can be a very real possibility for many renters. Word Count:663
How To Recognize A Foreclosure Rescue Scam The recent mortgage crisis has left the door open for fraudulent foreclosure "rescue" professionals who use half-truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief and then fail to deliver. Word Count:467
Rescue Your Kitchen This Season Eliminate what's lurking in your home's hub. Word Count:399
Manage Your Mortgage To Build Financial Security Learning more about how mortgages really work can help homeowners make better choices when taking out a mortgage and when protecting their investment in their home. Word Count:445
Trees Can Help Reduce Energy Costs-And More Trees can provide a home with more than shade and shelter. They can also add value and curb appeal to a home, help cool it and break the cold winds to help lower heating costs. Word Count:383
Lawn Problems Can Go Deeper Than Drought While a lack of water can be a problem for a lawn, it's not the only threat. For instance, brown spots can mean that grubs, the larvae of beetles (including Japanese beetles) could be living under your grass. Word Count:403
Help For Ugly Yards Is your yard ugly? Help is on its way to America's ugliest yards. Word Count:390
How To "Bee" Active Helping Hives Survive Simple tips to create a bee-friendly garden. Word Count:396
Owning A Piece Of The American Dream Here are seven steps to owning a home to consider. Word Count:660
Living Large In The Living Room A few guidelines will help you create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere in a room of any style. Word Count:273
Simple Steps To A Weed-Free Lawn A little care can keep the grass greener on your side of the fence. Word Count:392
Creating A Flower Bed With Curb Appeal Whether you're thinking of selling your home or just hoping to impress your guests, you can plant the seeds of love at first sight with the help of a beautiful flower border. Word Count:418
Helping To Improve The Safety Of Your Home Every year, electrical fires result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage. Word Count:397
Move-It-Yourself Made Easier If you are among the do-it-yourselfers, here are a few tips to get you started. Word Count:259
Tips On Making Your Home Clutter-Free Though Americans can recognize urban sprawl when they see it, fewer are aware when it arrives in their own home-rooms filled with unnecessary furniture and odds and ends stored everywhere. Word Count:417
Is Your Building Making You Sick? With all the recent news of treatment-resistant bacteria, many people want to know that those responsible for the buildings we use every day are doing something to control the spread of infection. Word Count:304
How To Have A Greener, Healthier Home According to the U.S. EPA, most people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors. Word Count:472
Outdoor Design Trends Renew The Garden No longer content with merely creating an outdoor kitchen, homeowners are adding entire rooms outdoors this year. Word Count:277
Making Your Home Safer For Children Parents know that the best time to dangerproof their home is before baby learns to crawl. That not only means installing safety gates, cabinet latches and corner covers, but protecting children from electrical injuries. Word Count:354
Termites 101--Learn The Basics To Protect Your Investment The visual appearance of termites may not be as dramatic as the flames of a fire, but their slow, methodical destruction of your house can be equally daunting and extremely costly. Word Count:406
Techorate Your Home With Six Simple Tips Merging technology and home decor can be easier-and more fun-than many people realize, even in those hard-to-decorate rooms and spaces. Word Count:560
The Subject Is Roses It's never been easier to make everything come up roses in your own backyard. Word Count:325
Prevention Is Key To Saving Your Ash Trees Left unchecked, the Emerald Ash Borer could cause billions of dollars in damage to trees and related businesses. Word Count:416
Say Hello To Buyer-Friendly Housing Market Increasingly, homebuyers are reporting that they are finding opportunities in the current housing market. Word Count:398
Why Own A Generator? Now you have it. Now you don't. From hurricanes and snowstorms to accidents, tens of millions of Americans lose electrical power to their homes each year. Word Count:355
Benefits Spark Interest In New Coal Plants Despite the hype, coal remains the U.S.'s ace in the hole for affordable, reliable electricity. Word Count:408
Yard Care Experts Offer Free Advice Is this the year you want to have a better lawn and yard? Word Count:437
Planting A Pretty Patio Garden An increasing number of people, it seems, are discovering a great way to bring out the beauty of a home is with a container garden. Word Count:424
Creating An Indoor Garden You breathe fresh air into your home and add color and interest to your surroundings simply by adding some houseplants to your interior d‚cor. Word Count:426
Four Easy Steps To Reduce Indoor Air Pollution Many people drink purified water and use hand sanitizers for added protection against dirt and germs.but did you know you should also be purifying your indoor air? Word Count:457
How To "Till" Which Tiller Is Right While the dreamy part of gardening involves seed catalogs and design, power tillers make easy work of breaking up soil and digging holes. Word Count:191
Home Inspections Ensure You Know The House Inside And Out The last thing a homebuyer wants to do is to discover any issues in the home after moving in, and the last thing a home seller wants is for an issue to appear before the sale. Word Count:386
The Secret Is Out: Decorative Stone Is In Premium decorative stone has become one of the hottest trends in home improvement as an inexpensive way to increase property values. Word Count:394
Dander Dilemma Americans love their pets but few are as fond of the way pets can affect indoor air quality. Word Count:184
Under The Rug Sixty-four percent of U.S. homeowners have rugs in their homes, found a recent survey, but according to a survey by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), only 40 percent clean them on a regular basis. Word Count:168
Energy-Efficient Ways To Design With Light New energy-saving bulbs can help bathe the home in comfortable white light. Word Count:350
Fairmont Moves Into Ghirardelli Square The terraces at Fairmont Heritage Place feature magnificent San Francisco Bay views. Word Count:253
Vacation Living In The Great Southwest Where can you play golf, bike, hike year-round and eat the best tacos and enchiladas you will ever find? Word Count:374
More Companies Are Delivering Convenience There's good news for consumers who feel overwhelmed by a schedule that's filled with work, chores and family responsibilities. Word Count:274
Energy-Saving Tips For The Bathroom Making a few small changes in your bathroom may result in big energy savings. Word Count:401
Roofs Can Be The First Defense Against Fires The recent devastating wildfires in California that caused billions of dollars in damage reinforced how vital it is for homeowners to take a second look at what their roofs are made of. Word Count:431
Tips For "Greening" Your HVAC System There are plenty of things you can do to be more energy efficient and comfortable all year long, and a great place to start is with your heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system. Word Count:643
Opening The Window To A Greener Home-And World Going green doesn't mean breaking the bank. Word Count:424
Go Green, Save Cash One way homeowners can keep energy costs from breaking the bank is to look at their windows. Word Count:145
Get Ready for the Digital TV Transition One of the biggest changes in television history is about to take place in the U.S. Word Count:462
U.S. Consumers Hanging Up On Home Phones Flat-rate wireless services that offer unlimited local and long-distance calling for a fixed monthly price are growing in popularity. Word Count:420
Going Green At Home By following these tips, homeowners can have a house that's friendlier to the environment-and to their bank account when it comes time to pay energy bills. Word Count:348
Getting Organized For Good Getting organized to cut clutter in your home can be easier than you might think-and the benefits of being organized could extend beyond a tidy house. Word Count:413
Accessorize A Virtual Home From choosing a home to solving the inevitable homeowner crisis, a new seek-and-find game offers hours of virtual fun. Word Count:149