Ten No Cost/Low Cost Tips to Lower Home Energy Bills - Jan 25, 2005

You and every other consumer have the power to lower your energy bill by making a few simple changes. Small, inexpensive ways to cut down energy usage during household tasks like washing laundry can add up to significant savings.

Everyday Showers Can Be Purely Luxurious -- Nine Simple Upgrades That Won’t Drain Your Budget - Jan 23, 2005

Here are nine dos and don’ts to update your shower and not soak your budget.

Like Your Car, Your Home Needs Regular Maintenance to Perform at its Best - Jan 21, 2005

Just like our automobiles, our homes need routine maintenance to perform at their best. And, unlike automobiles which depreciate in value over time, investing in your home is often the best investment you can make, since homes often substantially appreciate in value.

What You Need to Know if You’ve Had Water Damage in Your Home - Jan 19, 2005

Dampness in basements, walls, carpets, and wood caused by flooding provides an environment for mold to flourish. If left unchecked, it can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions, and continue to damage materials long after the storm.

Staying Healthy At Home This Season - Jan 17, 2005

Having a home workout area does not have to be overwhelming! With a little bit of planning, and budgeting, you can easily transform space in your house into a personal fitness area.

Electric Radiant Floor Warming: the Affordable Luxury - Jan 15, 2005

For floors, homeowners know that ceramic, slate or marble tiles and wood laminates are attractive and durable alternatives to hardwood, carpet or vinyl. They want the beauty of tile floors, but their feet tell them they're cold. Radiant floor warming systems solve this problem -- fast!

Stop Energy Bills and Home Comfort from Going through the Roof - Jan 13, 2005

The 3 Cs of Comfort -- check, control and clean -- is an easy way to remember the critical steps needed to winterize your home for your health and your wallet. And by following these simple steps, you can ensure optimum comfort during the winter.

Color Forecast 2005: Hot Color Trends in Home Decorating for the New Year - Jan 11, 2005

Will copper-colored oranges continue to outpace spicy reds in home décor colors in 2005? Will warm neutrals replace a bevy of popular blue hues? According to trend watchers, the 2005 color forecast reveals subtle shifts, rather than extreme color palette changes.

Multi-Purpose Products for Household Emergencies - Jan 9, 2005

To cut down on the items in your junk drawer, but still ensure that you’ll be prepared for those everyday home maintenance issues, there are several all-purpose products to keep on hand to help with life’s hiccups.

Choosing and Using Electronic Hand Tools - Jan 7, 2005

From the average do-it-yourselfer and homeowner to the professional contractor, decorator, painter, real estate agent and appraiser, there is an electronic tool to fit your needs.

Make a New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep -- to Eat Smarter - Jan 5, 2005

As anyone who has ever gone on a diet will tell you, you can’t expect to go from one day eating whatever you want, whenever you want, to all of a sudden cutting back -- or cutting out -- your favorite foods. It’s just too hard.

Families That Play Together Share Stronger Bonds - Jan 3, 2005

One of the easiest -- and most fun -- ways for parents and kids to come together is through playing games.

Face Your Fears, Change Your Life in 2005 - Jan 1, 2005

The new year is a natural time to think about the next 12 months, a time to set goals for the coming year. For many people, that includes taking control of their health by eating better, exercising more and perhaps losing weight.