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How to Calculate Your Home Office Deduction

Do you work at home? Do you know if you qualify to take a home office deduction? Sadly most Americans aren't claiming their home office on their taxes. According to Forbes.com, “… an estimated 26...

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How to Buy & Replace A Bathroom Fan

Addressing water/humidity problems should be a top homeowner priority. That's because moisture supports the growth of mold and mildew. This can make family members sick and cause extensive damage to...

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Chalkboard Paints: What You Need to Know

When we bought a new house, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to use chalkboard paints. Wrong! This is the first house (15 houses and counting) I've owned with bumpy, technically knockdown...

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Installing Wood Floors: DIY Mistakes

There's nothing more wonderful or luxurious than wood flooring in a home. The look is classic and, if treated properly, your wood floor will probably be the last flooring choice you will ever have to...

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What is a Swamp Cooler?

Have you ever asked the question, what is a swamp cooler? The term refers to evaporative coolers that offer an alternative to the typical air conditioning system. Swamp coolers lower temperature using...

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Maria’s Home Renovation Ideas (Part 2)

We all dream about the things we would change in our home if time and money were limitless. And then there's reality, as we all have budget and calendar limitations. Maria understands these...

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Common Uses for a Pony Wall

When my girlfriend bought her new home, one of the changes she wanted to make was removing the pony wall by the front door. I'd never heard the term pony wall before, so I confirmed what she was...

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Turning Your Backyard Ideas Into Reality

Once upon a time my backyard looked like this. We lived in New York and our house was nestled among beautiful trees. We had a deck off the family room with a grill and table for outdoor family meals....

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Window Flower Boxes, Trellises & More

When you drive down a residential street, what do you notice? The landscaping, the front door or other decorative trim, toys in the yard or amazing views? Does it motivate you to want to add something...

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Feng Shui Colors for Your Home

Feng shui isn't something you hear about growing up in the US. So I first learned about this approach to home design when living in Asia. While living in Tokyo, my girlfriend in Hong Kong started...

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