Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Toasty basements/kitchen tweaks/garden gifts

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How to insulate your basement
How to insulate your basement

Think about the unintended consequence of doing the job incorrectly. Once you hide the work, problems start to get ugly.

Furnace-free house ready to conquer winter Furnace-free house

A Minneapolis homeowner is ready to conquer winter with insulation and efficient doors and windows.
10 low-effort ways to save energy Low-effort energy savers

Cut your heating and power costs now without breaking a sweat.
Water: Your home's bete noire Water: Your home's bete noire

Water is the fuel of wood rot. If allowed to saturate a wood structure, it will collapse.
10 ways to give your kitchen a style boost Kitchen style boosters

Small changes can make a big style difference in the most-used room of the house.
The colorful history of a Christmas icon A Christmas icon

One of the most popular holiday plants owes its popularity to an obscure American diplomat.
Practicing the art (and sport) of tree-watching Trees in a new light

The armchair gardener can explore 10 everyday trees in exquisite detail.
Avoid homeowner sticker shock Homeowner sticker shock

A budget will help you plan ahead for household expenses.
Prioritize your home-improvement wish list From wish to reality

Plan for home improvement projects now and start working toward your goals.
Keep trees safe when stringing those holiday lights Wrapped attention

Keep trees safe when stringing those holiday lights.
Gifts for the gardener Gifts for the gardener

Please any type of plant enthusiast, from fiercely practical to strictly for fun.

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