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Are your window sills looking a little tired? This DIY video will help you clean them up in no time!

Image via: christinasadventures Rustic decor and fall go hand in hand. They seem to have an unbreakable connection and this is why here is a tiny project

Ribba ledges can have lots of different functions, though displaying photos and decorations is the main one. We're sharing several alternative DIY hacks

IKEA Ribba ledges are perfect for our homes. Wanna see some ideas to use them? Here they are starting with gallery walls.

Without a doubt, Bedside tables are the most neglected part of a bedroom. If they aren’t covered in a layer of dust or last night’s dinner sauce, they are littered with piles of paper or bits and bobs that don’t really have a home in a bedroom
Lots of people change out their bedroom decor but fail to touch their tables. If you are thinking of giving your room an overhaul and your bed a new spacemate, here are some clever bedside table…

If you have a house or a condo you have at least one of these somewhere outside
Now is the time to start planning for those spring days. Make sure your outside water spigot or sill cock is ready and in good repair. The first time you turn it on be cautious, if you sense any reduction or problem in water flow turn it off and go inside and check for leaks

We've had a fairly mild winter but this recent cold…

This is an edited version of a story originally published Feb. 18, 2006. Roof leaks and basement floods can be the starting point of mold growth in a home.Here are some answers to questions about mold, gathered from three authorities on the subject: Thad Godish, a professor of natural resources and environmental management at Ball State University, who has researched mold contamination of buildings; Jeffrey May…

Most of us find ourselves with too much to do especially when kids come along. It's not only the school run to think of but the cooking, the washing, the cleaning and helping the kids with the homework too. Surely we could do with some help, and hiring someone to take some chores of the ever growing list makes sense. But what if the budget is a little tight and you can only really afford a couple of hours each week? Well, despair…

January 17, 2017
After the holiday parties are over and the decorations are put away, a deep cleaning is just what your home needs
And since you’re stuck inside anyway, there’s no better time to take on the overlooked areas of your home (like the grout in your shower!).
We’re here to help you start the new year off right with a clean home, so we’ve put together this list of 10 things you should deep clean this month. Tackle them all this…

Seal cracks and gaps
Gaps and cracks throughout the home allow hot air to escape and cold air and pests to enter. Energy Star estimates that homes can have a half mile or more of cracks around doors, windows and sill plates alone, and those aren't the only places in a home where gaps can exist. Air duct joints, points where piping enters a home, and anywhere wood meets concrete (such as around the foundation) are locations where cracks and gaps can occur…

For many homeowners in and around Indianapolis and across the country and the globe, part of staying warm each winter includes a fireplace. When a fire burns in the fireplace, insert, or stove, the chimney works constantly to vent toxic gases and other pollution out of the home. In order to vent the fire properly, it must be in proper working order, with all pieces and parts in the right place and correctly installed. All the things necessary for a fire to burn…