Around the House - Page 2

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Do It Yourself, Or Not?

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Just because you can tackle a home project yourself doesn’t mean you should.

first appeared: 10/7/2007

Adding Value to Your Abode

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Homeowners spent more than $155 billion on home improvements and repairs in 2006, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.

first appeared: 8/26/2007

Summer Energy-Saving Tips

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Keeping your home cool and comfortable in the summer can be expensive, considering the escalating price of energy.

first appeared: 7/1/2007

Living Small

by j. poet

Jay Shafer appears larger than life, standing on the front porch of his 100-square-foot home in Sebastopol, Calif. (pop. 7,774), welcoming a visitor with an outstretched hand and a big smile.

first appeared: 3/4/2007

Helpful Tips for Around the House

first appeared: 3/4/2007

Finding a Good Contractor

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Finding a good professional home contractor—from an independent handyman to large-scale builder—is not always a speedy process.

first appeared: 12/17/2006

Creating Gift Wrap

by Mari S. Gold

You’ve bought or made the perfect gift, but that’s only the first step. Wrapping your present in a creative and unexpected way makes a gift even more personal,...

first appeared: 11/19/2006

"Enlarging" Small Rooms

by Carol Bousquet Chop

If you're tired of your home's small, crowded rooms, here are several decorating techniques to make them appear more spacious.

first appeared: 9/10/2006

Kitchen Cleaning Tips

first appeared: 7/23/2006

Trim Your Heating Bill

by Gene & Katie Hamilton

first appeared: 11/20/2005

Home Inventory Made Easier

by Katie & Gene Hamilton

first appeared: 10/16/2005

Let There Be Outdoor Light

by Gene & Katie Hamilton

first appeared: 9/25/2005

Light Up Your Lawn

by Gene & Katie Hamilton

first appeared: 5/1/2005

Childproof Your Home

by Kathy Peel

first appeared: 9/19/2004

Simple Solutions for the Home

by The Family Handyman

first appeared: 9/5/2004

Organize Your Kitchen

by Kathy Peel

first appeared: 8/15/2004

Extend Your Wardrobe's Life

by Kathy Peel

first appeared: 8/8/2004

Saving on Utilities

by John Nardini

first appeared: 6/20/2004

Gifts for the Mailman & Others

by Pamela Kock

first appeared: 12/7/2003

Holiday Mailing Tips

by Pamela Kock

first appeared: 11/16/2003

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