Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Expert advice needed to create a cozy spaceJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Our backyard is awful. It is very small and has no character at all. While the fence is only a few years old, it has turned to that ugly gray. The deck is too big and fa...
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A new beginning deserves a new backyardJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - We are a newlywed couple who just bought a fixer-upper in November. We have worked extremely hard with the help of both of our families to get the inside of our house to...
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Yard has become an embarrassment to familyJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Because I am embarrassed to have the ugliest backyard on my block, I want to have a place where I can entertain and not feel ashamed this is my yard. The backyard needs ...
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Great garden and yard findsJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Isn't it satisfying to find a new item that you have never seen on anyone else's patio and then use it when your friends stop by for a barbecue or fire pit conversation?...
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Advantages of natural lightJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I like natural light and thought I could save some electricity on lighting by installing a skylight or tubular skylight. Which type is better? A. Although the amount...
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Fashion-forward tile making an impression on walls, floorsJun 01, 2018 6:00 am - One of the oldest materials in home design is now trending like a hot newcomer. Home improvement magazines, design blogs and home renovation stores are featuring tile fo...
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Picking the wrong plants ensures your plans are flawedMay 27, 2018 7:00 am - The difference between winter and summer is not just a lack or an abundance of sun and warmth, but also the lush, colorful leaves and beautiful flowers that abound in th...
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Shade needed for rooftop anniversary partyMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - Our condo's rooftop deck is the quandary and we will celebrate the 50-year anniversary of nursing here! I know how to garden but it's very sunny up here. What can we do ...
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Family has a solid foundationMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - I would like to win so I can maximize the use of our small yard to entertain our family this summer - and many more to come! Design by Lurvey Garden Center Expe...
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Is it time to harvest your home's value?May 27, 2018 1:05 am - Homeowners might be feeling richer lately, and it's not necessarily because the recent tax cut has left more dollars in their paychecks. Rising home values are creating ...