09 Feb 09 home improvement carnival – February 8, 2009

Welcome to the February 8, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Erika Collin presents 50 Tools to Research Your New Home, Neighborhood, and Community posted at e-Justice Blog.

bathroom remodels

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Remodel Your Bathroom! Try 3 New Ideas To Freshen Up Your Bathroom posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

home additions

Joe Manausa presents Tallahassee Foreclosure Report | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “There is plenty of news in the national media about foreclosures. From everything that I have read, I suspect for every 100 foreclosures that have and will hit the real estate market during our current housing crisis, we have only seen 2 or 3. The bulk of the foreclosures have yet to hit the market.”

home improvement tips

Aparna presents Burning incense and candles bad for health? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Burning incense and candles for long has been a part of religious ceremonies and rituals in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and other major religions of the world. The pleasant aroma emanating from the smoldering incense sticks might send you into a state of ecstasy and trigger the spiritual mood in you but did you know that it causes the release of some harmful pollutants that is hazardous to your health?”

Jamie McIntosh presents Easy Wallpaper Removal posted at Jamie’s Blog, saying, “Just because a home improvement product or remedy it’s natural and nontoxic, doesn’t mean it’s less effective than the chemical alternative.”

Lazy Man and Money presents 10 Tips to Save Money Around the Home posted at Lazy Man and Money.

The Smarter Wallet presents Winterizing Your Home: Do’s and Don’ts posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks”

Angie presents Kitchen Corner Sink posted at Kitchen Sinks & Kitchen Sink Accessories, saying, “The kitchen sink is one of the main focuses in the modern kitchen. The corner kitchen sink is one of the nicest new looks on the market if you have a L-shaped or U-shaped kitchen. There are a lot of different styles that you can get it all depends on your taste and style.”

Barb Hacker presents Taming a Messy Kid’s Bedroom posted at Cleaning Up the Clutter, saying, “This article shows a 15-minute de-cluttering session with practical tips on how to get kids involved in cleaning and maintaining their bedroom.”

Mich Po presents The Benefits and Services you Get from the Oklahoma City Electrician « Truetechhomeservice posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Blog on the benefits that you can get from Oklahoma Home Service”

Lori Smith presents 3 Types of Work Contractors Continue to Get During a Recession posted at Contractor Service, saying, “Homeowners are feeling the crunch just as hard as the contractor.”

Lori Smith presents Good Contractors Must Battle Perception posted at Contractor Service, saying, “General Contractors got 3350 more Complaints than Insurance companies last year! Roofing Contractors got 451 more Complaints than Mail Order Companies!”

toolsie presents How drill bits can keep you thrifty posted at Drill Bits, saying, “Doing things yourself is the thrifty way to go. And if you don’t know where to start, Home Depot has tons of free workshops!”

Toolsie presents How drill bits can keep you thrifty posted at Drill Bits, saying, “Fising and building things is much easier than you think. There are free workshops available. And making things on your own will save you thousands of dollars.

(PS: — sorry for double submission — I put a wrong email address the first time around)”

Raily Arena presents Sell Your Own Home – Despite the Lousy Economy posted at How to Sell Your Own Home.

NetBiz presents How To Get The Best Home Improvement Loan Rate posted at Money Galaxy – Make Money | Save Money | Invest Money, saying, “Getting a good rate saves tens of thousands of dollars in the long run.”

Chris presents Expenses that come with owning your first home posted at Home I Own, saying, “A must read for all first home buyers, learn about your inevitable expenses.”

The Smarter Wallet presents Home Improvement Contractor Problems: How To Resolve Contractor Disputes posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

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