Additional Inspections to Get Before You Buy That Home

A standard home inspection is performed by a licensed, professional home inspector, ... , and attics aren’t always included in the inspection; it all depends on your particular home. Gutters ... they are not required to do this. In addition to a traditional home inspection, you may want to hire a professional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 23:30:45

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PlayStation Around the Web: What We Read

Another CES is over and in the books, but it wasn’t without some great news for PlayStation fans. So while Jeff recovers from five days in Vegas ( ... has everyone excited for enticing sports mini games, and the Red Bull space and a handful of Home updates (including Res Evil shirts and storefront additions) are great news for Home fans. Plus, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 20:03:30

Proper Inspections Before You Buy a Home

A standard home inspection is performed by a licensed, professional home inspector, ... , and attics aren’t always included in the inspection; it all depends on your particular home. Gutters ... they are not required to do this. In addition to a traditional home inspection, you may want to hire a professional [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:30:57

Planning To Loan For Home Remodelling

Financing any additional work on your home from a loft conversion to remodeling the master bedroom is going to be expensive; often the easiest way to achieve this is by applying for a home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 00:44:04

Small homebuilders in trouble

Nationwide, small homebuilders are struggling as banks are asking for more money in collateral to continue carrying loans on projects. And in addition to home values falling, builders are confronting a wave of foreclosed homes ... of Home Builders, at least 20,000 builders, a fifth of the total nationwide, have closed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:17:00

Holiday Gift for Homeowners

Amid the doom and gloom of the tanking economy, bleeding stock market, ... to 5.00% for 30-year fixed loans. In addition to making new homes even more affordable for home ... way to do this is to submit a loan request on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace.  Lenders provide custom [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 20:55:09

Is There a Fungus Among Us?

My sister-in-law and her new husband are building a new addition to their Kansas City home. Along the dusty path to home renovation, they have encountered a possible mold issue. I wrote ... of irritated eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs which are commonly a result of exposure to mold. Household [more...]

Date: 2008-06-21 04:23:33

The time I had a dumb idea

Last week I was so caught up in relaying the story of the chicken-fried elk dinner gone awry that I failed to mention the most important development ... because we had big plans to tear it down and build a great garage with an upstairs bonus room ... tickets. I saw a golden opportunity to save us thousands in home repair costs, in addition [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 08:13:04

Holly Springs: Harmony on the Lakes-Pulte Homes

Harmony on the Lakes is nestled among 630 acres of unspoiled Cherokee County woodlands surrounded by an abundance of trails, waterfalls, ... square feet to 3,083 square feet, including a gorgeous master-on-main plan. These grand floor plans offer ... such as bonus rooms which add an additional 200+ square feet to the home! Luxury finds its home here [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:15:26

Out With The Old

2008 was a year of many projects here in our home. In addition to my Greatest Hits of 2008 post that includes the articles from last year that ... s projects from 2008. Head on over and check them all out! Please visit Remodeling This Life to read more great content or to leave a comment! Similar Posts:Name That Plant Little Boy’s Bedroom Makeover [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 11:00:46

Nightscaping: Creating Curbside and Walkway Appeal

Don’t get me wrong, I do love my street but it’s just so boring to look at! ... , you can instantly distinguish your home as the place to be. Another option is adding an address plaque ... lighting for your home. In addition to outdoor wall sconces next to your front door, it’s a good [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 18:47:59

My First Work: Victorian Home Addition Near USC

My First Work showcases a project recently completed by a student, architect or designer. Submissions to the tipline ... from the University of Southern California. Over the years, the interior of the existing house had slowly been partitioned off to become a duplex with dormitory type accommodations for students. Programmatically [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 19:17:26

Samsung AIRAVE - Make better calls from home

by Matt Ryan Cell phones are continually becoming increasingly popular, while landlines are becoming outdated ... phones. The device, once connected, will function as a miniature cell phone tower, right in your home ... . There are additional plans available, that will not only boost signal strength, but talk-time as well [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:56:52

On The Precipice

Yet more commentary on the economics and politics of the financial crisis ... . Paulson insists that he wants a “clean” plan. “Clean,” in this context, means a taxpayer-financed bailout ... approach with additional subsidies for distressed home-buyers. Yuval Levin: Even if Hank Paulson [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 18:22:00

We Regret To Inform

The sheikh won’t be down for pita bread. JPost with the news, plus assorted product links of the hated Zionist entity: ... the attack but did not leave the building. … In addition, the IAF bombed the homes of three senior Gaza ... . The IDF said that he had a weapons laboratory in his house. That was very polite of them to warn the guy’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 06:16:53

We Won’t Be Seeing Prices Like This In The Future

The San Francisco Chronicle reports from California. “Foreclosures across the state surged to a 20-year high during the last three months, as tens of thousands of additional Californians lost their homes and more than 100,000 neared the brink. Notices of default rose nearly 125 percent from a year ago during the second quarter and trustee deeds [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 21:57:43

Remodeling Our Home on a Budget

I mentioned in my last post that I would share my experience on how we remodeled our home and added a modern addition on a budget ... and laundry room (yes, they were all very small cramped rooms) into a open floor plan modern home ... house we could in an area we liked. We lucked out and were able to find a 700 square foot bungalow [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 12:56:26

Remodeling Your Home Kitchen And Save

As kitchens have become more of a place for the family to meet, ... can often put a hold on this type of project. Home kitchen remodeling costs will vary depending on the type ... that much closer; however, it is imperative that you plan ahead to avoid any additional home kitchen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 04:33:32

Modern Design Icon 101

George Nelson is a modern design icon. He is most well known for his relationship with furniture designer Herman Miller ... . The perfect addition to any modern home office, the pieces can be used together or separately ... . He actually got the attention of Herman Miller when Life Magazine featured one of his designs [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 19:37:00

What I Learned From 2008 - Jennifer Tidwell

[Note from the Proprietor: In case you're wondering what it's all about, well, we're smack in the middle of BLOGAPALOOZA! ... . So 2008 and was my first year to be a blogger. And my last to be a housekeeper. To say that my home ... , never have. But with the addition of blogging to my life… wow. The Dust Bunnies have grown to scary [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:00:04

How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic

Mold growing in the attic does not necessarily cause your house air contamination. However, it usually becomes an issue when discovered during the home inspection. In addition, depending on the mold contamination extent, correcting the problem could make a significant hole [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 11:45:40

How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic

Mold growing in the attic does not necessarily cause your house air contamination. However, it usually becomes an issue when discovered during the home inspection. In addition, depending on the mold contamination extent, correcting the problem could make a significant hole [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 22:35:16

Keeping Warm in a Cold Home

Copyright © 2006-2009 Clever Dude. All Rights Reserved. Our home is almost 70 years old, and while it has new siding, roof and additions, the last owners never thought to re-insulate the home (or use better insulation for the additions) when they did [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 16:31:19

DMX's Arizona Home Robbed, Placed In Foreclosure

In addition to his legal woes, embattled rapper DMX has fallen victim to the harshness of the current real estate market His luxurious Arizona home is in shambles and is now facing foreclosure. The five bedroom house, which lies on a sprawl in the Cave Creek valley outside of Phoenix, is ... Industry Finest found this 15 hours ago [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 05:34:08

DMX’s Arizona Home Robbed, Placed In Foreclosure

 In addition to his legal woes, embattled rapper DMX has fallen victim to the harshness of the current real estate market His luxurious Arizona home ... for the cleaning service that had previously taken care of the home in their absence, the home was further left ... broken windows around the property.  They also left the tile and carpet throughout the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 03:26:07

The Basic Ways To Use Paint Color In Your Home Interior Design Scheme

If you are seeking significant interior design changes, consider paint. It is one way to completely change a room without costing very much ... of maybe the living room or kitchen area. Additionally the main living spaces in homes tend ... standard but preferred in Victorian houses. In more modern households you may want to choose [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 08:11:12

Welcome to the Twenty-Second Tablescape Tuesday!

Before we get started viewing all the wonderful tablescapes that have been posted for this Tablescape Tuesday, ... by all of the beautiful renovations I saw...from gorgeous full additions to redesigned closets, pantries and home office spaces...so much talent and creativity! If you missed Met Monday, stop back [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:01:00

Decor - Digging for a Library of Mod Inspiration

So much new design is derived from the classics. I often reference the 60s house of my childhood in the San Fernando Valley when styling a space, ... an entire green section for energy-saving home designs.         In addition to the books, the site [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 12:00:00

Home insurance policies agreed online are usually less expensive

by Rem To protect your home in the event of a burglary, accident or fire, ... of everything in your household that has any value, doing this on a room by room basis ... to your personal computer screen in a matter of a few seconds. In addition to giving you more choice, home [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 23:49:16

Hamas spiritual leader forced his kids to die with him

JPost:Sheikh Nizar Rayyan, a senior Hamas leader and cleric was killed along with several others on Thursday when an IAF aircraft dropped a bomb on ... Yassin's assassination in 2004.In addition, the IAF bombed the homes of three senior Gaza terrorists.One ... in his house. Palestine Today says that Sheikh Rayyan knew very well that his house was a [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 14:34:00

Add-In: AVA Media

Tranquil PC have just released a great add-in for Windows Home Server users with large CD or DVD collections ... format for mobile use (MP3 players etc) and then stores the files on Windows Home Server, making ... , with the following additions: Rip DVDs to the server for archiving Your current videos will be indexed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:43:55

A Conversation With Robert L. Martensen

A Front-Row Seat as a Health Care System Goes Awry The New York Times, January 20, 2009, by Claudia Dreifus — Over a long medical career, Dr ... and Tulane University in New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina wiped out his home and Tulane ... magnitude than that. In addition to all the issues around health insurance and who pays [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 05:38:54

Fiber Cement and Polycarbonate by Christopher Megowan

Posted here before, Christopher Megowan's modern annex is an addition to a Victorian home used for student housing ... living area as well as more bedrooms. Usually the older homes are torn down and replaced by apartment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 13:05:18

Devil is in the Details: Heritage Foundation's Immigration Recommendation

Dear President Obama, The Heritage Foundation is a conservative think tank based in DC. They promote conservative public policy ... and they proudly display the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Shawn Hannity on their home pages. On January ... ! There are new additions to their recommendation: 1. Developing NEW Temporary Worker Programs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:20:28

John Lasseter, the genius shaping the future of animated movies

When Walt Disney died of lung cancer in 1966, a rumour began to circulate that he had been cryogenically frozen ... the fortunes of his once cripplingly bureaucratic former home: in addition to the animation studios [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 00:01:00

What can I do to remove and prevent mold in a home halfway below ground?

Question I live in a basement flat built in about 1910, with no central heating system ... remediation and prevention:  5 Levels of Mold Remediation 12 Tips to Prevent Moisture and Mold ... is a good “extra” additive to do when trying to perform home mold remediation, but should not be used [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 20:01:28

2nd Mortgage - Updated InformationHelp

2nd Mortgage - The advantages and drawbacks. At times in life, ... in addition to the current loan on your home. This type of mortgage is secured with the property ... of a second or vacation house and to wipe out other debts with a lower interest rate and possibly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:20:28

Meet Margie!

Margie is our new nanny! It was time for us to bite the bullet and go down the 'Nanny Road' (with a capital 'N' and 'R') ... who can take care of us full-time and be here at our house during the week. Due to some stars aligning ... honored that she's chosen to trade in her in-home-daycare career to take on us. In addition to being [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:49:00

Recruiting Spotlight: Tariq Allen

With Signing Day rapidly approaching and the great majority of the Longhorns' 2009 class already committed, ... and additional yards after contact -- Allen would have been at home tackling Beanie Wells in the Fiesta Bowl ... for Sergio Kindle this season. Allen fits into that mold with significant blitzing experience in high [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:00:08

The Organization Blog Fest Concludes (Kind of)

And so we have come to the end ... unbelievable tips each week in addition to being the author of Organizing Your Home. Emily is full of organizational A HA! tips, let me tell ya. We’ve also collected a portion of our Design Public [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 00:09:58

Bike Photos from the Inauguration

Andy Singer is at the inauguration on assignment for The Funny Times. He’s been snapping photos of cyclists in D.C., and sent us a handful with this to say: Day 2 In addition to people selling merchandise ... all these people back home. I walked 10 or 15 blocks east to the “Metro Center” station stop and I didn’t even [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:01:35

Women Drivers

In reply to Ambulance Depot: 1917: I didn't realize, upon first viewing this photo, ... to the hospitals in their ambulances. In addition to this emergency work the corps takes the home service ... from influenza. She was living in a rooming house, three flights up. He phones to the garage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 07:10:02

Mortgage Rates: What Makes Them Go Up and Down?

Monitoring the mortgage rates every day is analogous to playing poker in Las Vegas ... are nervous about the economy, and they start selling home loans, then the mortgage rate will change ... . In addition, you might want to call a trustworthy banking expert to substantiate your findings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:39:55

Mighty Morph Pads & More From Schleeh Design. Note Paper Never Looked So Good.

I have been a big fan of Schleeh designs beautiful wood desk accessories and notepads for years. I have the "Magnetique DooDad Pad" and the "Bachelor Pad" in my home and have recommended them on several sites.In addition to their unusual sculptural wood accessories, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 08:00:00

Saturday’s Freebies

Today I had a fun day with Damien, first we went grocery shopping and my little big helper advised me on what to buy and helped me carry it home ... & Wildflowers: Gina and Patricia have some fabulous new additions for Life 365. Check [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 00:20:00

Hoffy Era Over As Trevor Is A Brewer

This is a subject fraught with emotional peril for me. Certainly, I would have dearly loved for Trevor Hoffman to end his career in Friar gear ... linked in the memories of myself and my children with this team and this closer. In addition ... -inning games but also not deducting outs when the home team never takes their last at bats. That equals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:43:04

Marshall & Ilsley Joins Nationwide Trend, Enacts Foreclosure Moratorium

Marshall & Ilsley Corp. (MI: 12.87 0.00%) jumped on the moratorium bandwagon Friday when it announced a 90-day foreclosure moratorium on all ... in their homes by helping homeowners avoid delinquency and foreclosure.” In addition to existing stipulation plans, loan modifications, extensions, and short-term ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 17:02:36

finally, i find where all the warm went

yesterday, 8:30 am, canton, ohio: snow, wind, gray skies and a winter storm advancing ... we headed home to show david the lay of the land at chez tyler and meet the boys coming home from school. kade has a couple of new additions to his menagerie and got his braces off, sam grew three inches [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:07:43

Getting ready for APE

The Alternative Press Expo, or APE, moves from its typical springtime home to the fall this year … or, more specifically, ... . In addition, the exhibitor floor will be filled to the brim with all sorts of comic retailers, creators ... me in on their plans: Chumble Spuzz Ethan Nicolle, the creator [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 14:51:50

Cleveland Indians Start Winter Training In Arizona

Shin-Soo Choo walked into the Cleveland Indians’ clubhouse at Progressive Field on Monday and had a message for teammates and fans curious about the team’s new spring training home in Arizona. “Forget Florida,” Choo said, sweat dripping off ... additions have brought hope for a quick resurgence. “Getting Kerry Wood and Mark DeRosa is huge,” Garko [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:19:58

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