Archive for the 'Making a House a Home' Category

Home Sauna Good for You

While saunas have been around for a long time, only recently have Americans re-discovered the health benefits of saunas in spas, retreats, and eventually, at home. Many benefits can come from regular use of a sauna, i.e.
Health Benefits
Helps to relieve stress, tension, and fatigue
Increases resistance to illness such as the common cold/hyper-thermia boosts immune […]

June 26 2008 | Bathroom and Home Value and Making a House a Home | No Comments »

Feng Shui Garden And Landscape Design

Since most garden spaces and landscapes have predetermined boundaries, you typically must focus on what’s inside the garden rather than concerning yourself with the shape or dimensions of a garden area. This supports the spirit of Feng Shui, as it is the art of directing the energy of an environment. It’s less about creating a […]

April 25 2008 | Garden and Making a House a Home | No Comments »

Attracting Nesting Birds

Welcome back. By now your yard is full of bird feeders, songs, and feathered friends darting about. Are you ready to watch these same birds prepare their nests and raise their young? If so, it isn’t hard! You can now share all aspects of the birding family. Watch the courtship, nest building, laying eggs, feeding […]

April 02 2008 | Garden and Making a House a Home | No Comments »

Tax Deductible Capital Improvements On One’s Home

Many home improvements are capital improvements. The Capital Improvements are tax deductible according to IRS if the home improvements meet a number of conditions.

March 21 2008 | Home Value and Making a House a Home and Renovation & Remodeling | No Comments »

Replacing an Outdoor Light Fixture

By Vera Lang
Replacing an outdoor light fixture is one of the most effective ways to upgrade the exterior of your home. You can make a home entrance style stage that goes well beyond the cost of the lamp.
Learn tips for installing an outdoor lighting fixture in this vidoe which will show you how […]

March 13 2008 | Decorating and Garden and Hallways & Entrance and Home Value and How to's & Tools and Making a House a Home and Spring Season | No Comments »

Save Money by Upgrading Your Thermostat

By Birney Summers
One way to heat less is to avoid heating rooms that are not being used. If you have a spare bed room that is only used for storage you can shut off the heat going to that room and close the door.
You may be able to reduce the heat in some rooms that […]

January 31 2008 | Green Living and Heating & Energy and Making a House a Home and Savings | No Comments »

What Your Need To Know About Your Pet And Home Renovation

Jen Fortney
Home renovations are exciting and new. However, it can be a time of stress, though all the hard work eventually pays off. If you have a pet, home renovations can become dangerous, as well as upsetting for your precious pooch. Here are a few helpful hints to keeping your dog safe and secure during […]

January 12 2008 | Making a House a Home and Planning and Renovation & Remodeling and Safety and Tips | No Comments »

Pet Proof Your New Home

By Anthony DeFrietas
Before bringing your pet into the new space of your new home, take several steps to ensure your safe haven is indeed safe enough. Pets will naturally investigate the world they find themselves in. Of course, this cannot and should not be discouraged. But consider the hazards your pets may encounter in your […]

January 11 2008 | Home Purchase & Sale and How to's & Tools and Making a House a Home | No Comments »

Quick and Easy Laundry Room Decor Ideas

By Jessica Ackerman
Believe it or not, but laundry room décor does exist. A laundry room doesn’t have to be a dreaded dank dungeon when it has the potential to be bright and happy. Any laundry room, no matter how small or dark, can be transformed into an inviting space.

Best of all, […]

December 27 2007 | Decorating and How to's & Tools and Making a House a Home and Organizing - Storage Solution | No Comments »