The Home Improvement Idea File Index provides links to all of the home improvement articles on this site about how-to articles and other helpful home improvement information for home remodeling, home renovation and home repair projects. (Continued)
12 American Hardwoods Tips For 2012
With American Hardwoods as a versatile and sustainable material, it’s a confident choice that can be incorporated into multiple aspects of a home, whether it’s furniture, flooring, cabinetry or moulding.
Bluestone Perennials Introduces Larger Plants Grown in Pots That Eliminate Transplant Shock
Bluestone Perennials became the first perennial nursery to completely banish the use of plastic growing pots.
New Rockler System Helps Homeowners Build Shutters
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced the Shutter Building System – a line of jigs, hardware, stock, and customized step-by-step plans
American Society of Home Inspectors Elects New Leadership
ASHI named 2012 president-elect, vice president, treasurer and secretary at annual InspectionWorld conference.
Living Large In Smaller Spaces
Americans are still living large, just doing so in smaller spaces.
Fire Safety CO2 Hazard Top List
As the cold weather keeps more people indoors, the risk of home fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning incidents rises.
Green Benefits Help Homeowners Save Through Durability, Low-to-No Maintenance
The latest options in clay brick offer increasingly green benefits for more sustainable homes that can help homeowners save on major household costs.
Access a Higher Standard™ with Werner's New Line of Fall Protection Equipment
The new Werner Fall Protection product portfolio reaffirms Werner's commitment to safety and position as a professional products manufacturer.
AMERICAN HARDWOODS: The Confident Choice For Eco-conscious Consumers
From flooring and cabinetry to moulding and furniture, American hardwoods have been treasured for generations, and for good reason!
AMERICAN HARDWOODS: The Confident Choice For Eco-conscious Consumers
From flooring and cabinetry to moulding and furniture, American hardwoods have been treasured for generations, and for good reason!
Spotlight on Economic Benefits of Turfgrass
Turfgrass provides many economic benefits to homeowners, businesses and to the public in general.
Werner Announces The Launch Of Their New User Focused Website
Werner Co. has launched a newly redesigned website to provide customers with complete product information and ensure that they have the tools necessary to make the best choice in ladders and other access equipment.
Do Folding Doors Have You In A Jamb? Here's A Quick And Easy Solution
You can easily overcome folding door problems with Johnson Hardware's 1700 Series Folding Door Hardware Kits.
Gain Privacy, Save Space With A Pocket Door
Homeowners today are looking for cost effective ways to increase the amount of usable space in their existing home.
Christmas Tree Fires Likely To Be More Serious Than Average Home Fires
On average, one of every 18 reported home Christmas tree fires resulted in a death, compared to an average of one death per 141 total home fires.
Werner Innovates Extension Ladders With A New Compact Design
The new Werner Compact 3-Piece Aluminum Extension Ladder lets 16' extension ladders go where they have never gone before - around corners, through doors, in elevators and through narrow stairwells
Different Spaces for Different Paces
Across America, the need for home design that supports multi-generational living is on the rise.
Tips For Weatherization To Save On Winter Utilities
Older homes that haven’t been updated in the last few decades could be huge energy wasters that needlessly increase a home’s power usage and expenses.
Bright Ideas For Energy Efficient, Safe Holiday Lighting
By following some simple tips when hanging your lights, you'll also have the peace of mind that your holidays will be safe, as well as bright.
Tips For Efficient And Safe Holiday Lighting
The tips below from the nation’s electric utility companies will help you to safely light up some energy savings—along with the neighborhood..
Fresh Paint Can Be A Difference-Maker When Selling Your Home
Realtors know that well-maintained homes tend to sell faster, sometimes for a much higher price . . . and there are some inexpensive ways to spiff up a house.
Electrical Contractors Help Seniors Age In Place for Greater Comfort
As more seniors 65 and older choose to age in place, electrical contractors can help these “younger old adults” remain in their homes with greater safety and comfort.
New Brick Comparisons Bust Common Myths On Home Exteriors
Especially in this economy and housing market, it’s necessary to offer a competitive picture of how clay brick stacks up to other exteriors.
Remodeling Activity Reaches Record Levels According To BuildFax Remodeling Index For September
Today, BuildFax, unveiled its BuildFax Remodeling Index (BFRI) for September 2011, which shows that remodeling activity reached a record high during the month.
Holiday Gifts For Home And Garden
Finding new and unusual holiday gifts and decor is always a challenge. After all, the tired old choices are not going to excite anyone in the iPad era.
Keep Christmas Trees Fresh and Green All Season Long
With a new product called Vacation, you can water your Christmas tree once in early December and keep it fresh throughout the holiday season.
New TimelapseCam Is Ideal For “Capturing Life In Fast Forward”
“TimelapseCam makes it easy to create short videos that show a complete project or event from beginning to end in seconds or minutes,”
American Hardwoods Offer Breath Of Fresh Air
The beauty, architectural detail, and overall inviting warmth they offer are often what make a house a home.
Learn How Your Remodel Can Impact A Child’s Health During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is raising awareness of the dangers of lead exposure by observing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
Deck The Halls: Holiday Decorations And Preparations
The Holiday Season is fast approaching, so it’s time to deck the halls and decorate the house.
CertainTeed’s New CertaCoat™ IC Ignition Barrier Provides Best-in-Class Fire Protection For Spray Foam Insulation
CertaCoat IC is a single-component, latex-based coating that enhances the fire-rated performance of CertaSpray open cell foam insulation
2012 Paint Color Trends: Paint Hues Drawn From The American Landscape
The 2012 paint palette will draw heavily upon the natural colors in the American landscape, according to Debbie Zimmer, color expert at the Paint Quality Institute.
Toss The Messy Paint Brush And Spray Paint Like A Professional
Professional house painters have used them for years; now Do-It-Yourselfers are painting like professional painters using airless sprayers – saving time and effort, and with better results.
Apollo Solar Roofing System From CertainTeed Offers Sleek Appearance With Easy-to-Install Design
CertainTeed Corporation is revolutionizing the roofing industry with the introduction of the Apollo™ Solar Roofing System
How To Create A Room That Changes With The Seasons
By planning ahead, you can make it easy to modify your surroundings to be seasonally- or even holiday-appropriate.
Tips For Bringing Potted Plants Indoors
As the weather cools down, it’s time to examine your outdoor potted plants and decide which ones you want to bring indoors for the winter.
Get Your Compost Piles Into High Gear
As the gardening season winds down, it’s time for fall clean-up. Instead of sending dried leaves and other yard waste to the landfill, compost it!
Fall Frost Protection In Your Garden
As warm days begin to yield to cooler evenings, cool-weather vegetables (lettuce, spinach, etc.) and flowers begin to thrive. But many plants will need protection against cold nighttime weather.
Handicapping Your Two-, Or Three-Level Residence For Safe Home Care
Accidents and illnesses have a way of happening when we least expect them.
Award-Winning Brick Homes Offer Latest Ideas for Design Excellnce
Home buyers and homeowners looking for the latest in outstanding brick design and sustainability can turn to award-winning brick homes for ideas.
Environment Today, Oxygen and Turfgrass
Green plants take in carbon dioxide and water and use the energy from sunlight in photosynthesis, which produces carbohydrates for the plant to live off of and releases the true breath of life ... pure oxygen.
Artisan Precast Barrier Products Designed With Green Construction In Mind
Artisan Precast of Los Angeles manufactures precast concrete fencing and barrier solutions that are preferred by builders, architects, and engineers alike.
Fall—The Best Time To Rejuvenate Your Lawn
Fall has a greater impact than similar efforts in the spring or any other season for developing a great lawn throughout the year.
How Turfgrass Affects The Environment
Scientific research has documented the many benefits of turfgrass to our environment.
Electrical Contractors Help Offer Greater Comfort, Convenience With Home Automation Systems
Today’s home automation systems offer practical, cost-effective solutions for convenience, security, safety, energy savings and entertainment.
“Ladder Up” And Choose The Extras
With homeowners become increasingly attracted to versatility in the equipment dollars, it's no surprise that mainstays, like ladders become more multifuntional.
2012 Paint Trends Call for Bold, Unconventional Colors Mixed with Personal Touches
2011 was all about embracing individuality in home décor by creating uniquely personal spaces that buck the matchy-matchy trends from the past that tend to force a uniform style into every type of home.
How To Choose Flooring That Fits Your Budget, Lifestyle And Family
Choosing the right flooring for your home can be an overwhelming decision—not only is it a major investment, but the type you choose impacts your home’s style and long-term value.
Prepping Your Home For Cold Weather Pays Off
By properly preparing your home for the upcoming colder months, not only are you ensuring your family stays warm and safe during storms, blizzards and extreme temperatures, but you’re saving on energy-related costs as well.
Getting Your Lawn In Gear For Fall
It’s a common sight across the country—brown patches on lawns. Despite homeowners’ best attempts to keep lawns lush and green, the summer of 2011 was difficult even for seasoned lawn care pros.
How To De-clutter Five Rooms In Your Home
It’s time for a fresh perspective on home organization. Start new by clearing clutter from your life and start fresh with a clean and clear home, and most importantly, a clear mind.
Kitchen Cabinets Open Up New Possibilities
Kitchen cabinets are intended to be functional, but few design professionals or homeowners leave the choice simply at that. Otherwise, cardboard or plywood boxes might suffice.
Safe Bathrooms For The Disabled
The National Kitchen & Bath Association provides a list of access standards to NKBA designers to make bathrooms more easily usable by the physically disabled.
Making The Most Of A Small Kitchen Space
The kitchen is becoming more than just a food preparation area in today's society.
Prolong Outdoor Entertaining With An Enclosed Garden Structure
Installing an enclosed garden structure will provide a party-spot away from the house that is as versatile as the outdoor living space.
Maintenance-Free Vinyl Pergolas Provide Year-Round Relaxation
Vinyl has answered the call for a building material that needs absolutely no upkeep!
Autumn Is The Perfect Season For Outdoor Entertaining
Autumn offers many wonderful opportunities for outdoor entertaining.
October Is Fire Safety Month. Are You Really Prepared?
In 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
Come On Get “APPy”
Choosing Hardwood Just Got Easier.
From Man Cave To Kid Cave: Get The Most Out Of Your Home Theater
The American Lighting Association offers the following easy ways to use less energy and save money.
Keep Your Cool While Saving Money And Energy
According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), installing a ceiling fan in each living space will help family members feel cooler while saving energy.
Budget-Friendly Tips To Brighten Your Kitchen And Save Energy
Rising gas and food prices may have put a damper on your plans to remodel this year, but there are some economical ways to update your kitchen.
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