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10 Bright Ideas for Saving on Lighting
10 Bright Ideas for Saving on Lighting

Be brighter! Energy-efficient bulbs have revolutionized lighting, but there are other simple ways… >>

10 Ways to Increase Home Value with Exterior Paint
10 Ways to Increase Home Value with Exterior Paint

The right exterior paint can add thousands of dollars to a home's value. If you're trying to move… >>

How to Design a Tornado-Safe Room
How to Design a Tornado-Safe Room

Safe rooms cost $2,500-$5,000 to build -- a small price to pay to stay safe. Check out these points… >>

5 Home Projects to Finish Before Labor Day
5 Home Projects to Finish Before Labor Day

Now is the time to finish up those home improvement projects sitting at the top of the to-do list… >>

5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Utilities
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Utilities

Try these quick fixes to save money and conserve energy. >>

Melt the Ice on Your Walkway
Melt the Ice on Your Walkway

Salt and commercial ice-melt formulations can stain—or actually eat away—the concrete around… >>

7 Easy Ways to Remove Wallpaper
7 Easy Ways to Remove Wallpaper

So you want to remove wallpaper and add a fresh coat of paint to the walls? Removing wallpaper may… >>

13 Things Your Arborist Won’t Tell You
13 Things Your Arborist Won’t Tell You

Find out what you need to know about keeping your trees healthy and lush from the professionals. >>

Top 10 Kitchen Design Tips
Top 10 Kitchen Design Tips

Remodeling and design experts offer advice for do-it-yourselfers. >>

5 Ways to Save on Backyard Projects
5 Ways to Save on Backyard Projects

With a clear-cut plan, the right contractors and proper tools, there's no reason why your backyard… >>