making your house a home

• Tips for Spotting Foundation Trouble

  4 February 2016

  One concern that many new homeowners underestimate is the condition of the foundation. Your foundation walls are a vital part of your home's structural stability, because they are the core of the support structure. You'll want to monitor the condition of your foundation regularly so that you can spot trouble signs early, otherwise you'll run the risk of cracks and other damage spreading and weakening both the foundation and the home's structure.

• Planning A Long Distance Move? Make The Event Less Stressful On Your Teen

  1 February 2016

  Planning for a major long distance move can produce fear and anxiety for teens as they face social insecurities, process intense emotions, and make their way through an overwhelming adjustment period while getting settled into a new neighborhood and home. But these issues don't have to ruin the overall moving experience, which is sure to be just as exciting as it is scary. In addition to hiring professional movers to take some weight off the shoulders of your entire family, you can lessen the stress on your teen during and after your big move:

• 7 Easy Sewing Projects Perfect For Beginners

  28 January 2016

  If you've been longing to learn how to sew but are afraid it might be too complicated and frustrating, you'll be glad to know that there are many projects designed to help beginners learn the skills they need to go on to more complex creations. Following are seven projects that are easy for those who are new to the mysteries of sewing to master. Reversible Scarves Making reversible scarves is as easy as selecting complementary cotton fabrics, cutting them out in the desired size and shape, and sewing the two sides together.

• 5 Cornice Options To Make Your Drapery Treatment Stand Out

  27 January 2016

  One of the biggest decoration choices in most rooms is the drapery treatment. The material, placement, and style of drapes can drastically change the look and feel of a room. While you are deciding on drapes for your room, you will have to decide whether you want a valence, cornice, or a clean, uncovered top. A cornice can be easily made to match your drapes and provide interest to your room.

• How to Salvage Hardwood Flooring for Reuse

  26 January 2016

  Old hardwood flooring adds its own character and history to a home you can't find in new engineered or bamboo wood flooring. When a friend or neighbor will be tearing out their home's old hardwood flooring, you can remove it yourself to salvage it and have it installed in your own home. Here are some tips to help you successfully remove old hardwood flooring for reuse in your own home. Determine the Flooring's Usability