Looking for change with your kitchen decor, but not quite ready to call an interior designer? You can make small improvements now that will not only help you love your kitchen again, but will determine what your next steps need to be when you are ready to

Record world oil prices will hit home heating this winter, with consumers likely paying high prices to heat their homes. Natural gas will rise an average of 24 percent and fuel oil a whopping 36 percent says the National Energy Assistance Directors' Assoc

Heightened energy prices mean searching out the brightest and best energy sources. Why not start by adding an element of sunshine to your home renovation and restoration projects?Using reflective pipes up to 40 ft. in length, Greg Miller, owner of The Sun

Home buyers of all income levels are looking for environmentally friendly properties, according to a study taken by the U.S. Green Building Council and McGraw-Hill Construction.And in the difficult housing market of today, sellers are looking for new ways

Halloween is approaching, which means the unofficial beginning of the winter holiday season. Before goblins come calling and the wintry winds hit, now is the time for many northern homeowners to deal with any outstanding household maintenance projects.Thi

Break out those shorts - summer is here. With the arrival of hot weather season, many homeowners are beginning to think about summertime escapes. Unfortunately, as the temperature rises, gas prices continue to soar.If you are concerned about vacation pla

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games were a time of great anticipation. We held our collective breath to see which athletes would emerge victorious, and were awed by what these talented individuals were able to achieve in their respective areas of expertise.The

Adding onto your home adds value, but when economic times are tough, big home improvement projects are often not in the budget. However, there are ways to extend your living space to the outdoors with the added benefit of saving energy for less than the c

Purchasing or upgrading a heating and cooling system can be confusing with so many parts, pieces, sizes and options to choose from. How do you know what's right for your home? Here is a quick primer from American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning to hel

Even in a down economy, the desire for kitchen and bath remodeling doesn't go away - especially if you've 'had it' with cabinets that are old, falling apart and out of style.If you're feeling the itch to fix up your home, you're not alone. About 5 percent