Top Home Stories Of 2010

Top Home Stories Of 2010
The Live-In Kitchen Here are some quick solutions on how to spice up your kitchen. Word Count:291
Solar Roofing Provides A Ray Of Light For Homeowners' Energy Bills While eco-friendly trends are increasing, building manufacturers have improved the sustainability of their products while maintaining aesthetics. Word Count:418
Windows That Offer Comfort And Savings Installing high-performance windows can mean more comfort and convenience-as well as savings when it comes to energy bills and taxes. Word Count:146
Tiling Made Easy Updated kitchens and baths are key selling points for homes, and tiling countertops, backsplashes, and tub and shower surrounds can add instant style and resale value to your abode. Word Count:246
Let The Latest Colors Give Your House A More Stylish Look For Less Here's a fashion-forward look at the designs, colors and styles that are in season for your home. Word Count:446
Trade Your Lawn For A Ground Cover If you're considering what to do about a hard-to-mow patch of your garden, ground cover may have it covered. Word Count:386
"Check Out" The Kitchen When Shopping For A New Home Simple guidelines that can help you find a home you will be happy with for a very long time. Word Count:550
Cool New Way To Save Money And Still Be Comfortable Imagine being able to save money, reduce your taxes and feel better at home. Word Count:252
Protecting Planet Home There's good news for parents who want to keep a clean home and be kind to the environment at the same time. Word Count:377
Tips For Hanging Pictures And Shelves Whether you consider yourself handy or less than mechanically inclined, one key tool could make a number of household jobs easier. Word Count:353
Cool Weather; Healthy Air Cooler weather can mean more days spent indoors and signal the need to spruce up your home for seasonal get-togethers. Word Count:196
Do-It-Yourself Tips On Silencing Squeaky Floors The next time you are looking for a way to give a noisy floor "the silent treatment"--there's good news. Word Count:407
Make Your Home A Healthier Home Protecting your family from potential health hazards in your home may be easier with a few tips from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Word Count:294
Increase Your Home's Value With Flowering Shrubs There's good news for homeowners whose thumb is only a little green: It may be easier and less expensive than you think to add value to your home. Word Count:546
Innovative Stone Care Products For Home Provide Peace Of Mind Against Stains And Spills Cleaning luxurious stone countertops with everyday products may be doing more harm than good. Word Count:447
Redesigning Your Dwelling With Budget-Friendly, Do-It-Yourself Decor You can revamp your space with savvy shopping for simple and affordable new accessories or do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Word Count:273
Flooring Is Not Just A Fashion Statement Technological advances, high design and detailed enhancements are changing the way people look at flooring. Word Count:582
Cool Ways To Lower Energy Bills If energy costs are getting you hot under the collar, consider these hints. Word Count:416
Protect Your House From Insect Invasion Easy-to-follow tips to safely pestproof your home. Word Count:484
Hit The Deck: Simple Tips To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Space Today's savvy homeowners are extending their living space outdoors with decks and backyards that reflect their personal tastes and interests. Word Count:589
Flush With Success: The Benefits Of High Efficiency Toilets A growing number of homeowners are looking for ways to "go green," and for many that includes finding ways to conserve water. Word Count:483
Gardens Growing As Green Alternatives To Lawns You don't always need a lush lawn to make the neighbors green with envy. Word Count:327
Five Ways To Maximize Small-Space Living On A Budget Five ideas for getting the most out of a tiny dwelling on a tight budget. Word Count:581
Reducing Sources Of Indoor Pollution If you like to think of your home as a safe haven to escape pollution, you may want to take a deep breath before stepping through your front door. Word Count:377
Decks Can Offer Style And Value To A Home The right deck can offer hours of enjoyment to you and your family-and add value to your property. Word Count:467
Flowers Make Your Home Blossom People who want to create beautiful home interiors, host sophisticated parties and nurture loving relationships often turn to flowers because they are an easy and versatile way to express individual style and show love and affection. Word Count:464
Smart Remodeling Is A Good Investment Even In A Bad Housing Market Some remodeling projects perform very well in good and bad times. Word Count:417
Tips To Help You Share A Shower If you find yourself adjusting the shower spray to another setting when first getting into the shower, read on for a few tips to help make showering more enjoyable. Word Count:274
Your Personal Lawn Wellness Program To Prevent Weeds The American Society of Landscape Architects says an attractive and functional landscape can increase property values from 5 percent to 20 percent. Word Count:391
Saving Water: Easy As 1-2-3 The average American household wastes more than 10,000 gallons each year from easy-to-fix water leaks that could cost only a few dollars to address. Word Count:407