It wasn’t long ago – maybe a couple of decades – that a homeowner trying to sell a home could sink some money into some last-minute projects and expect to see a windfall when the home sold. That faded about 10 years ago and the return on investment (ROI) has continued a downward trend over

One of the secrets to a nice, full, green lawn (besides seeding, fertilizing and watering, of course) is in how you approach mowing it. When it comes to mowing your lawn, even little things affect how your grass will look. Armed with these six tips, your lawn will look its best and be easier to

Trees add aesthetic value to your home by adding color and foliage. They also attract songbirds. From another standpoint, older trees not only add aesthetic value, the shade they offer also serves to block the sun, which will lower your energy costs in the summer.  Tree roots can also cause damage to your home and

If you’ve got a project that you can’t DIY, there are three words that are absolutely essential when it comes to hiring a professional to do the work: licensed, bonded and insured. The truth of the matter is that anyone can say they are, and a few will even advertise they are when they’re not.

You may look upon this simple, ubiquitous household item as something you just have to throw away. But there are some legitimate uses for bread tags that may have you thinking twice before tossing them. They can help with organization, offer material for craft ideas and even household cleaning.  Organization If you’re reading this on

Early one morning, you go to the basement to do a load of laundry and the door sticks a little more than normal. It always sticks, but today is more noticeable. You don’t think much of it; just make a mental note to take a look at it over the weekend.  Sometimes a sticking door

Painting is one of those home improvement projects that can give your room a fresh, new look. It can be done quickly, doesn’t cost much and you can do it yourself.  It can also be frustrating and difficult, which is why there are so many professional painters out there. Here are 12 of their secrets. 

You never think about your water heater until it is no longer heating water. Your water heater is one of the biggest energy wasters in your home. There’s more bad news: Your water heater gets less efficient as it gets older. They’re not cheap, so you can’t just replace them when they get less efficient,

The room is not complete, it is not truly “your” space, until you hang some artwork up in your home. What you do with your walls should say something about you. The biggest decision, as always, is what to hang. Photos… paintings… mirrors… collections… singles… groups… store-bought… DIY… the possibilities are truly endless. The great

There are some home repairs and remodeling projects that fall somewhere between a do-it-yourself project and a full remodeling job. If you’re considering a major home repair or remodeling project and don’t want to handle it yourself, take care when hiring a handyman service. You want your experience to be a good one, make sure