Tips: September 2007 Monthly archive
The increasingly popular Yahoo! Answers is a great reservoir of popular home and garden questions and answers. There are more specific categories that include DIY, Decorating & Remodeling, and Maintenance and Repairs.
September 23, 2007 | Comments ()
For some women (and men) DIY and home improvement doesn't come naturally. But here are 5 great reasons to start doing-it-yourself.
September 22, 2007 | Comments (2)
Check out these great forums that just may hold the key to unlocking your DIY dreams.
DIY Chatroom
DoItYourself.com Forums
Ultimate Handyman Forum
House Repair Talk
Yahoo! Answers - Home and Garden
September 21, 2007 | Comments ()
It's amazing how quickly our kitchens can become disaster zones. After just a few meals (or one) the plates can be piled to the ceilings and there can be numerous appliances to clean. It's tough when cooking to stay on top of the mess that you are always creating. You don't always have time to get your hands too dirty so here are some tips from Real Simple to speed clean your kitchen.
Tags: kitchen
September 17, 2007 | Comments ()
If you are taking the time and energy to have a yard sale why not maximize your profits. There's much more you can do than hang a sign to get folks to stop in as well as make a purchase. These tips will help you organize your items and make them more appealing as well as provide direction as to what items are most appealing to yard sale shoppers.
Tags: yard sale
September 10, 2007 | Comments ()
All home's have a history, albeit some more interesting than others. There are a few ways to research your home's past starting with your neighbors (preferably the older residents) who may have known the previous homeowners or have photos of neighborhood landmarks or changes.
You can then check out your home's deed which is typically available at the recorder's office of the city hall. Your deed should show all past ownership as well as changes in address. Yes, your home may not have moved but your neighborhood may have been re-zoned and re-numbered causing a change of address.
Tags: house history, old house, renovation
September 6, 2007 | Comments ()
