If you’re considering eligible projects, now’s the time In addition to your mortgage interest deduction, your home may entitle you to other tax credits this year, including for certain home improvement projects. The tax credits were extended from last year, but at lower levels — and installation (not simply the purchase) must happen before the end

11 different wreaths to celebrate the season In addition to the crowds, the shopping, the baking and the eating, the holidays bring an opportunity to dress up your home inside and out. From traditional to edible, the options are endless when it comes to wreaths. 1.         Stay with tradition — hang a fragrant evergreen wreath

3 online solutions to help you visualize and cost your home improvement projects Should you replace that door yourself? Will that couch fit there? Which green is the perfect color for your living room? Technology makes it easier than ever to plan, visualize and research your choices for making changes to your home before you

3 natural cleaners that are cheaper and healthier than the store-bought alternatives Those blue, green and orange sprays and aerosols so commonly used to clean windows, counters, stove tops and ovens can add up on your grocery bill, not to mention what they might be doing to your health. Vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice

Did your grandmother always keep a clean home? Ever wonder how on earth she did it? Here are a few of her simple tips from days gone by that she may have forgotten to tell you that will surely help you keep your house tidy and neat all year round. 1) Got moths in the

5 home maintenance tips that will save you headaches in the future   Prevention, not procrastination, is a homeowner’s best friend. Luckily, there are websites, magazines, tv shows and news items aplenty to help homeowners recognize, prioritize and address common home maintenance issues.  “Mr. Fix-It” himself, Lou Manfredini, who hosts House Smarts TV and is