Home and Garden

5 Low-Budget Tips for a High-End Kitchen Makeover

by Lydia Gable March 24, 2011 Home and Garden

It’s the heart of the home. The place where everyone gathers to socialize and break bread. It’s also a high traffic area that’s subject to more wear and tear. Despite what most people expect, making kitchen improvements doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars, or involve granite counter tops.

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Cheers to a Healthy St. Patrick’s Day

by Lydia Gable March 16, 2011 Home and Garden

Ah, Irish eyes will be smiling and the wearing of the green, shamrocks and ale will be plentiful at the Irish pubs and home parties tomorrow. If you’re throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party, keep in mind that not everyone is into beer, and might prefer healthier alternatives.

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Top Chef Air Freshener Recipes

by Lydia Gable March 2, 2011 Home and Garden

In these colder months, windows have been closed for longer periods, and fresh-air circulation has been stifled inside your home.

You may be tempted to buy that “satisfaction guaranteed” commercial air freshener, but you might just be defeating your purpose to clear the air, and just creating more air pollution.

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Break-the-Ice Tray Recycling

by Lydia Gable February 17, 2011 Home and Garden

One thing the recession has done, is caused Americans to “waste not, want not”. Re-purpose, recycle and reuse is the new mantra for today’s budget-conscious families.

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Winter TLC for Your Garden

by Lydia Gable January 12, 2011 Home and Garden

Should you bother gardening in January? Yes!

Despite the drop in temperatures, a little gardening TLC now will make for a healthy harvest in the spring. MSN shows us how:

Recycle the Christmas Tree. Instead of kicking your Christmas tree to the curb, recycle it to protect trees, shrubs and even birds from the …

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Green Your New Year’s Resolutions

by December 29, 2010 Green

According to California Green Solutions, 49% percent of respondents said they would make a green New Year’s resolution and reducing household energy usage was cited by 75 percent.

If you decide to go more green in 2011, don’t let your resolve, dissolve. There’s a new online service, called Microsoft-Hohm, that determines a home’s energy use. By …

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Creative Christmas Tree Makeovers

by December 8, 2010 Home and Garden

“Tis the season” to get that Christmas tree out of storage or from the lot. But before you start your decorating ritual, take a quick trip to the craft store and give your tree a new look.

Most of us end up reusing the same tree ornaments year after year, but why not add a little …

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Home Electronic Tips

by November 27, 2010 Home and Garden

With the holiday shopping season upon us, many homeowners will be making purchases both large and small for the latest electronics for the home. High tech electronics are part of our lives and many homeowners are passionate about what electronics they purchase and have in their home. However, the range and complexity of products on the market …

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Home Security Secrets From The Pros

by October 7, 2010 Home and Garden

For most homeowners, the security of their property is top on their list of concerns. Ensuring that your family and belongings are safe gives peace of mind and the many have no problem paying good money for such protection. In fact, according to Security Sales & Integration magazine, Americans spent $28.2 billion on electronic security systems …

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Home Improvement Projects For Spring

by April 27, 2010 Home and Garden

Spring is in full swing and many homeowners get the urge to get outside and take care of that “to do” list and make some important improvements around the home. During the long winter months, the cold, wet and harsh weather can damage your home. Below are some spring home improvement projects that can help to reduce the …

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