Since the early part of the 20th century lighting designers have created lamps and fixtures to captivate our senses. Much like the tranquility one feels staring at a warming fire or the excitement o... [Author: Nicole Martins - Home Improvement - January 03, 2006]

Rental storage units, also known as self-storage and mini-storage units, are a booming business right now, as storage facilities seem to be cropping up everywhere. People collect more and more items,... [Author: Juan José - Home Improvement - January 03, 2006]

Whether you currently own a home or are looking to buy one, chances are you're interested in resale value. There's always the chance that you will be selling your home in the future, and with that in... [Author: Richard Rigor - Home Improvement - January 03, 2006]

If you are a consumer who knows just what brand or style of lighting fixtures you are looking to buy, the internet can save you money. Conversely, if you are just learning about what lighting fixture... [Author: Nicole Martins - Home Improvement - January 03, 2006]

There is nothing like wood furniture to add elegance and beauty to a home. Whether it is a thick, all-natural butchers block table, an Art Deco wooden dresser, a simple mahogany dining room table or ... [Author: Batsheva Vaknin - Home Improvement - January 03, 2006]

A simple yet effective way to improve the appearance of your home is to fit some new sofa slipcovers over your tired looking sofas. As well as sofa covers, all kinds of furniture covers for seats of ... [Author: Caroline Smith - Home Improvement - January 03, 2006]

As I sit on a plane in route from Chicago to Boston this evening, I realize I have been staring out into the dark abyss contemplating the arrival of spring. Spring is a time of anticipation and renew... [Author: Mark J. Donovan - Home Improvement - January 02, 2006]

One of the most rewarding home improvements I made to my house was to build a garage addition. For years I contemplated building a garage addition while I scraped the ice and snow from my cars and wa... [Author: Mark J. Donovan - Home Improvement - January 02, 2006]

Repairing a Frozen Pipe

In just a matter of a months winter will be upon us. Besides bundling up from the cold and shoveling snow, homeowners sometimes have to deal with the additional task of fixing frozen pipes. Preventio... [Author: Mark J. Donovan - Home Improvement - January 02, 2006]