Home Improvement Tips Guide to Paint Finishes (So You Won’t Waste Your Money) There’s a basic rule of thumb to follow when choosing paint sheens: The higher the sheen, the higher the shine — and the higher the shine, the more durable the paint will be. Flat paint has no shine; high-gloss is all shine. In between are eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss, each with its own practical and […]
Home Maintenance Tips Declutter Your Home: Why Being Organized Saves You Money If you’ve ever had to pay a late fee after losing a bill, thrown away spoiled peaches you forgot to eat, or bought another pair of sunglasses because you couldn’t find yours, you know firsthand that being disorganized costs you money. And conversely, organizing your home saves you money. At best, clutter in the home causes mistakes, […]
Home Maintenance Tips What Direction Should Your Ceiling Fan Turn in Winter? If your heat is on full blast and you could still use a second layer of wool socks, enlist the help of your trusty ceiling fan to help your home feel a little more comfortable. The trick to staying warm: Make sure your fan blades are rotating clockwise and at low speed (to avoid the […]
Home Improvement Tips How to Add Value and Beauty to Your Front Yard Landscape If you’re like most homeowners, you’re squeezing more out of your outdoor space but overlooking a key area: the front yard. We’ve packed our backyards with outdoor kitchens, play and lounging areas, firepits, and gardens. In the process, we’ve unintentionally missed out on front yard landscaping improvements. Both the numbers and the experts support the value […]
Home Improvement Tips How to Hire a Contractor — and Avoid a Home Remodeling Nightmare Jody Costello was eager to begin a two-story addition to her 1940s home, including a new owner’s suite and an upper deck with a view of the San Diego skyline and waterfront. She gathered bids from four remodeling contractors, chose the middle-priced bid from a company that radio ads called the “No. 1 remodeling firm […]
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