Deciding on a new favorite front door color can be overwhelming since there are so many colors to consider and often you have a partner who is also weighing-in on the color. To help you decide, consider Theresa’s tip along with a few other experts’ advice that was featured in Better Homes & Gardens.
As a professional carpenter, I have lots of tricks up my sleeve when working on projects. For example, before I dismantle a door opening, I…
MyFixitUpLife is increasing their curb-appeal with a fresh new approach to making an entrance. Heather from Therma-Tru Doors in sharing their gorgeous new glass designs…
I like cleaning chores to be easy. And I want cleaning to be quick. In a home with kids and pets, there are lots of…
Mark & Theresa replace the original door on their 100+ year-old American Foursquare. Theresa had been holding on to the original door, as it has…
The hallmark of what building scientists call a water-managed wall system is that it does two things: First, it recognizes that all wall systems leak….
When you use a team of Energy Star products, you can save more energy and money. We always say, if you are looking to replace…
When it comes to windows, I want what I call: “a lot and not.” Whether it’s an awning window, bay window, casement window; double-hung, single-hung,…
Here’s one of the awesome things about design: it reinvents things. It takes the common and makes it uncommon. I’ve seen a lot of this…
Our house has a side yard whose main feature used to be that it didn’t have any nice features (Figure 1). This tiny, unattractive bit…
There’s more to the Before and After-Shock story—everything from customer service to insulation details, that I think are worth going into for old house…
It’s easier to mow your lawn in straight lines.
It’s easier to work with sharp tools.
It’s easier to exercise when you have the right gear.
And it’s easier to keep your home more comfortable, beautiful, and energy efficient when you can keep the cool air where you want it.
In our ongoing effort to install products on our 100-year-old home that will be easy to maintain and help reduce our energy bills, we replaced…
Here’s a quick-fix for locks and knobs that are hard to turn. Give them a sip of Teflon spray. Turn the knob or throw the…
There’s a lot to consider when you set out to refurbish an old porch. They’re challenging, and not just because every porch is different.
No matter what hues the color experts are promoting for top trends picks, conservative color palettes tend to stick as top picks for curb appeal…
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