If you’re thinking of building or remodeling a home, Bob Vila’s radio spot about reclaimed wood is worth checking out. In it, he discusses where it comes from, availability and what it’s used for.
Read MoreWhether you’re remodeling a home or building one from scratch, safety is always a priority. Mike Holmes writes about how important coated lumber is in his article here. Although this type of wood isn’t required in most building codes, it’s still an important way of making a home that much safer.
Read MoreIf the old saying holds true, March which came in blustering like a nasty lion should be leaving quietly as a little lamb - we hope. But even if it doesn't, the warmer weather of spring will be here eventually, which means spring cleaning and home maintenance.
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite like the sound of rain hitting the roof and cleansing the world outside the window. As pleasing as a nice, spring rain can sound, the water it drops can be used later on.
Read MoreYou would think that most home builders who be proud of their handiwork and be happy to show it off.
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Sunday, February 24th - 10:30-3:30 Eisenhower Community Center - 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins If you live in the West Metro area and you're interested in greener living and home improvement, then be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, February 24th.
Read MoreRe-insulating Your Home? You May Get More Than You Bargained For...And It's Not All Necessarily Good
If you own an older home that's cold and drafty in the winter, it just makes sense to have it re-insulated, right? In fact, retrofit insulation companies are a growing industry because there are so many homes out there with insufficient insulation.
Read MoreIf you're like most homeowners, you have a number of remodeling dreams floating around in your head that you'd like to do "some day," but like many of us you probably have a limited budget, and so you've got to be smart about where you put your money.
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We're really excited about the first home show of the season for us - the "Living Smarter Home and Garden Fair" in Roseville this Saturday, February 16th.
Read MoreIf you own an older home, you've probably had to replace and upgrade a number of your home's components over the years, both due to wear as well as to improve your home's energy efficiency and comfort. One area you may have overlooked, however, is the insulation (or lack of it) in your eaves.
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