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Are you considering a bathroom with a luxury shower and no bathtub? Will you regret it?

Super Showers: Are They Worth Giving Up Your Bathtub? Whether you’re shopping for a new home or updating your existing property, an upgraded shower is a great way to give your bathroom a boost. These days, sought-after showers are more high-tech and bigger than ever. In fact, some homeowners forgo tubs completely in favor of these expanded, spa-like ...

Do your homework first before putting someone to work in your home. Here’s a common-sense check list.

How to Hire and Work with a Contractor When hiring a contractor to do work at your home, you want someone who is honest and competent. Here's how to go about finding the right person for the job.

Don’t neglect your lawn just because it’s getting cooler. Review these helpful tips to ensure a green lawn from season to season.

Keep Your Lawn Looking Great All Year Long - Houseopedia Even though homeowners get to take the colder months off from lawn mowing, keeping your grass in top-notch condition is a year-long job. Here’s what you need to know to keep the grass green on your side of the fence.

Don’t forget the toilet when remodeling your bathroom. Find out about the newest styles and improvements.

Check Out the Latest Trends in Commodes If you’re custom building a home or remodeling an outdated bathroom, don’t forget to consider an updated toilet. Take a look at the most recent changes in commode function and style. Function. Newer “dual-flush” toilets give homeowners the choice to use 1.6 gallons of water while flushing or...

As technology advances, energy costs retreat. Are you getting the most energy savings possible?

Seven Technologies for Green Living Technology has accelerated the ability to have a super energy-efficient home. Here are seven must-have ways to slash your usage and cost. Cool roofing. The roof takes the brunt of the sun’s energy and absorbs heat, affecting the cooling of the whole house. Light colored roof shingles were introduc...

Should you prime before painting? Ask yourself these questions before you ever pick up a brush or roller.

A Key Question for the Do-It-Yourself Painter One of the biggest and most common do-it-yourself projects is painting. Especially for new homeowners, it’s only natural to paint over a room (or four). But, before you head to the paint store, ask yourself a key question: Should I prime the walls before painting? The answer? Maybe. Because primin...

Treat your home with a little TLC and you’ll reap huge financial rewards. Eleven ways to spend a little to save significantly.

Home Maintenance and Updates: It’s Money in Your Pocket Smart homeowners think of their homes as more than just a place to live. Their houses are also their biggest investment. By strategically investing modest sums of money now, you’ll see major savings later. Here are 11 keys spots to spend money with an eye toward saving. Heating and air conditionin...

Don’t be in the dark about pendant lighting. Here are some bright options for your kitchen.

Shedding Light on Kitchen Pendants As one of the busiest and most productive rooms in a house, the kitchen needs lighting that is not only stylish but bright enough to illuminate the cooking, cleaning, snacking, studying and cleanup that makes this space a focal point of family life. As an addition to canned lights and as a replaceme...

What do you need to know about foundations? Take a few minutes to study up before you build.

What Type of Foundation is Best for Your New Home? The foundation of your home is arguably its most important structural component, since every part of the home depends on it remaining firm and level. Different foundations are available and each is made for certain types of soil and other environmental conditions. Let’s look at the four categories...