Tips for Constructing a Gazebo



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A gazebo not only adds a bit of elegance to your home—it also helps to increase its curb appeal. Whether it’s a small structure that you put together from a kit or it’s a huge addition that you have custom built, a gazebo can provide a homeowner with a covered outdoor space to have a barbecue, host special events or just a place to sit back and relax after a hard day’s work.

Creating a Memorable Entryway with Victorian Brackets



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Using architectural details, like Victorian Brackets, makes it possible for homeowners to express their personalities and to emphasize the best qualities of their homes.

Weekend Project: Tile Backsplash



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For even the greenest of weekend workers, tackling a tile backsplash in your kitchen can be one of the most manageable and rewarding home improvement projects. A tile backsplash adds color, character, and eases clean-up in any kitchen.

Weekend Project: Tackle that Back Porch Demo



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Tired of that rotting, boring, graying, swaying, and buckling back porch? Well then, it’s time to rip it up. Replace it. Do it yourself. But before starting any wood porch projects, there are a few things any homeowner needs to know and acquire.

Three Reasons Why Everyone Loves a “Green” Upgrade



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Whether it’s installing Energy Star appliances or low-flow toilets, the possibilities for greener living are becoming increasingly limitless. So long as the trend continues, technology will continue developing, thus lending to the reduction of emissions and pollution on the planet – but why do you care?

Spring Eco-Upgrades For Your Home



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Making your home more eco-friendly can be a costly business if you’re committed to energy independence and sustainability, and if you can’t afford to install solar panels or low-energy appliances you might be at a loss as to how to get started. Luckily there are a lot of ways you can reduce your energy costs and reduce your impact on the environment.

Outdoor Home Features Set to Increase in Popularity



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Outdoor home features are projected to increase in popularity this year and hot trends include outdoor kitchens, fire pits, entertainment spaces, pools and dining areas. Direct From the Designers offers consumers and builders innovative and best-selling house plans direct from the designers themselves.

How To Organise Your Garage for Maximum Space



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We are already a quarter of the way through the year and I bet there are many of you who are yet to sort the garage out. With spring almost here, there is no time like the present to make more of the space within your home and what better place to start than with the garage. Whether you have big plans to turn your garage into something useful, or are rapidly running out of storage space, organising your garage doesn’t have to be a daunting task

Improvements that Raise the Value of a Rental



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Investing in a rental property can be an excellent source of long-term income, but getting the most out of that investment will require a certain amount of labor and expense. You may feel that it is perfect as it is, or you might decide that there is an endless list of improvements that need to be made before you’ll get the best possible value out of your property.

7 Ideas To Add More Value To Your Home



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Your home is one of the most important investments of your life. But no matter if you intend to stay there forever or you plan to make a move sometime, it’s critical that that you do whatever it takes to increase the value of your property. Face facts, even if you don’t plan on moving right now, it’s impossible to know what the future will hold.