19 Nov 09 November Home Improvement Carnival

Welcome to the November 18, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Craig Brewster presents Deck Handrail Options posted at Carpenters advice.

bathroom remodels

shaniqua presents Home maintenance Contractor posted at Home Maintenance Contractors.

shaniqua presents What is an Electrical Contractor? posted at What is an Electrical Contractor?.

home additions

Claude presents Thousands Of Help Dollars For Solar Energy posted at Solar Home – Solar Systems for Homes.

Brad presents Storage Shed Plans posted at Storage Shed Plans, saying, “A look at building a storage shed from good quality storage shed plans to reduce the clutter around your home and yard.”

Joe Manausa, MBA presents How The Cap And Trade Bill Affects Real Estate posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “I believe that if the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 is enacted, new home construction costs will go up, and home affordability will decline. It appears as if a “national building code” will be created, thus usurping some of the rights of State’s to control building quality as they see fit.”

June Tree presents Curb Appeal: One Of My Best Investments Yet Or How I Turned $80 Into $5,000 With Minimal Risk posted at The Digerati Life.

home improvement tips

Kerry Fletcher presents What type of flooring should I get? posted at Examiner.

shaniqua presents Home Fencing posted at Hire a Home Improvement Contractor.

Steve Schafer presents How to Choose Outdoor Solar Lights posted at Solar Lights Site.

shaniqua presents Home Flooring Ideas posted at Hire a Home Improvement Contractor, saying, “The right flooring for your home is as important as the right décor or furniture for a beautiful and well-maintained home. It is important to choose the right type of flooring suitable for you and your family taking into consideration factors like durability, level of maintenance required, and of course the cost of the flooring.”

Shawn Taylor presents Nanny Cam Top 5 Tips for Ensuring Children?s Safety Using One posted at Hidden Surveillance Camera.com.

HtF presents How to Fix a Wet Basement posted at How To Fix.

Katy Unitek presents California Leads the Charge! – Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying, “Hello.

mmresources presents Finish a Basement posted at Interior Projects Online, saying, “Finish a basement, tips and advice for getting started on what can be a large undertaking.”

Gin G. presents Fire and Flames posted at Sense Scribe, saying, “Learn about further safeguarding home, work and cottage. Read more.”

Mommy’s Life presents Painting versus Staining your home posted at Mommy’s Life.

Terry Thrower presents handyman services phoenix posted at Terry Thrower, saying, “tips for chosing a handyman Az”

Terry Thrower presents handyman services phoenix posted at Terry Thrower, saying, “handyman tips”

Kathy Torline presents ILC versus a Survey, what?s the difference? posted at Colorado Springs Vintage Homes Blog.

emancave presents Setting up a mancave on a budget posted at e-ManCave.com.

Mark Donovan presents Green Window Treatments Reduce Home Heating Bills posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of www.HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses a new Green Window Treatement product that is Eco-Friendly, and that can reduce home heating bills by up to 35%.”

Kerry Fletcher presents How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like a Professional Designer posted at Interior Design Info.

Mark Donovan presents Hazardous Chinese Drywall posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “In this article Mark Donovan of www.HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses hazardous Chinese drywall that was imported into the United States between 2001 and 2007, and the heath concerns surrounding it.”

kitchen remodels

Mark Donovan presents Inexpensive Kitchen Remodeling Ideas posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of www.HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses kitchen remodeling ideas that won’t break the bank, but will transform your kitchen.”

patio and deck additions

Case Ernsting presents How To Care For Outdoor Patio, Porch or Deck Solid Wood Furniture | Home and Decor posted at Home and Decor, saying, “Here are some tips on preserving your finest Patio & Deck pieces. The weather is about to get even tougher on your deck furniture, so it’s time to take extra precaution and prevent weather-related damage.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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19 Oct 09 Home Improvement October – 2009

Welcome to the October 7, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Ken Cotten presents Tips for Hiring Professional Waterproofing Contractors posted at Basement Waterproofing Information.

Ben presents Should you buy a tankless water heater? posted at LP Tankless Water Heaters.

bathroom remodels

home additions

Joe Manausa, MBA presents Housing Market Bottom Reached In Tallahassee posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “It is obviously premature to call the bottom of the market, as we only have a 10 day up-trend. If this ends up being the true real estate market bottom in Tallahassee, you can record August 23rd, 2009 as the day the market turned! I really suspect that we are closing in on the bottom if we have not hit it already. My earlier predictions were for this to occur in November, but I’ll certainly take an earlier result if we can find it.”

home improvement tips

Alan presents Square Recessed Lighting, Another Design Option posted at Recessed Lighting.

Kerry Fletcher presents How much paint do I need? posted at Examiner.

Donald Rickerby presents Turn Your Garden Shed Into A Sanctuary posted at Best Wooden Sheds, saying, “No space left in your home? Turn that garden shed out back into livable space.”

Mark Donovan presents Ridge Vent Installation posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of www.homeadditionplus.com discusses the purpose of a roof ridge vent, and the types and methods for installing ridge vents.”

Tyler Tervooren presents How to Waste Time, Money, and Resources Building a Compost Tumbler, or a Lesson in Simplicity posted at Frugally Green, saying, “A project is not just something to keep you busy. It’s also a means to an end. Without a thoughtful and specific objective, the means can get awfully foggy and the end can be less than useful. When I first began my journey into sustainability, I built a compost tumbler that taught me a lesson about simplicity that has transcended more than just my environmental goals.”

Alan presents What You Ought To Know About Recessed Lighting Kits posted at Recessed Lighting.

jammer(six) presents How to Repair a Leaky Delta Shower Faucet posted at jammer(six).

patio and deck additions

Steve Faber presents Wireless Outdoor Speakers – Get Your Tunes Outside With No Wires posted at Home Theater Gear, saying, “A patio or deck is so much better when you can enjoy your favorite music. The problem has been running all the wires is an expensive pain in the neck. Until recently wireless speaker offerings left a lot to be desired in terms of sound quality. Now, however the latest crop of wireless outdoor speakers can get you great sound out on your patio, without running any wires. Check them out.”

Darolyn Wall presents BUILDING A CUSTOM HOME? NEVER TOO EARLY FOR PLANNING AN OUTDOOR FIREPLACE posted at Woodridge Custom Builders LLC, saying, “There has always been a fascination with an outdoor fire while camping or spending time outdoors. In Arizona, this fascination has been brought home to the backyard. At Woodridge Custom Builders LLC many of our custom homebuyers want full fireplaces or built-in fire pits incorporated in the landscape of their custom home.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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14 Jun 09 Home Improvement Carnival – June 14, 2009

Welcome to the June 14, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Jack Schmidt presents Got Big Feet? You’ll Just Have to Pay the Man! posted at SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, “SectorMatic – Personal Finance: Everything for the Big Spender on a Budget! Now you can live like a fat cat, even if you’re on a money diet. Laugh all the way to the bank with Jack Schmidt and SectorMatic. It’s for you!”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Best High Interest Savings Accounts In Online Banking posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents Investing In The Stock Market? Rules To Help You Sleep At Night posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

bathroom remodels

Julia Ritzenthaler presents White Bathroom Mirror posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Julia Ritzenthaler presents Top Discount Bathroom Vanity Info in May posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Julia Ritzenthaler presents Small Bath Vanities posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Julia Ritzenthaler presents Single Hole Faucets posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Julia Ritzenthaler presents Bath Vanity Mirrors posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Julia Ritzenthaler presents 24 in Bathroom Vanity posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Julia Ritzenthaler presents Pedestal Sink Vanity posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Julia Ritzenthaler presents Vessel Sink Vanity posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Julia Ritzenthaler presents 60 Double Sink Bathroom Vanity posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity.

Ryan Harris presents Bathroom Decor Ideas posted at Cheap Home Decor, saying, “Bathroom decor ideas to save you money.”

home improvement tips

Wenchypoo presents Saving Energy Begins at Home Part III–Examining Efficiency posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Afsheen Qamar presents Do I need a Home Information Pack? posted at Insulation Blog – Insulation Material Guide, Facts & Advice, saying, “In conclusion, Home Information Packs are nothing but good news for first time buyers. HIPs save time, money and stress.”

Mich Po presents The Dependable Duncan Generator Repair posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Informative blog about the dependable Duncan generator repair”

Mark Donovan presents High Velocity Air Conditioning Systems posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses the use and installation of High Velocity Air Conditioning Systems in homes.”

Wenchypoo presents Examining Efficiency Again: About Those Dishwashers… posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Mark Donovan presents How to Install Snap Together Hardwood Floor posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Today’s hardwood flooring products enable do it yourself homeowners to install their own hardwood flooring. Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses snap together hardwood flooring and the ease of installation.”

Nancy Miller presents Top 100 Blogs for DIY Home Improvement posted at Construction Management Degrees.

Mich Po presents The Newer Models and Energy Efficient Shawnee Heating System posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Cool blog about the Newer Models and Energy Efficient Shawnee Heating System”

Barry presents Basement Refinishing posted at Basement Design.

Pop Tart presents Tips On Making A Small Room Grow Larger posted at Things Your Grandmother Knew.

presents Appliance makers recruit bloggers to test their appliances posted at APWagner Appliance Parts Blog, saying, “Interesting article about how appliance makers are giving appliances to bloggers.”

travelcat4 presents Tips For Creating The Ideal Wildlife Pond In Your Garden posted at Eco Friendly House And Garden, saying, “i know its a garden one – but its good”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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30 May 09 home improvement carnival – May 30, 2009

Welcome to the May 30, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Vichuda presents Medan Luxury Homes posted at Kota Medan City Indonesia, saying, “see designs and facilities of medan luxury homes”

bathroom remodels

Julia Ritzenthaler presents Discount Vanity Mirrors posted at Discount Bathroom Vanity, saying, “A simple and inexpensive way to change the look of your bathroom is by adding a discount vanity mirror. Bathroom vanity mirrors come in so many shapes, sizes and colors today, the options are almost endless.”

home additions

The Happy Redneck presents Gardening Can Be a Snap posted at Should You Marry Her?, saying, “Here is a few gardening tips as planting season is in full swing.”

Cash Tree presents Modern Sofa Sectionals posted at sectional sofa, saying, “The sectional sofa used to dominate whatever room it was in. The huge, three piece sofas curved around a wall or through the middle of the room, and they were often large and bulky. After that, the sofa sectional was redesigned to include rocking recliners on one end or a sleeper sofa section. Some even featured fold-down sections in the middle that acted as a table. However, modern sofa sectionals have lost the curved look, and many are now streamlined and no longer feature so many built-in things.”

home improvement tips

Elizabeth Alexander presents Pull Up A Chair: Going Native posted at Pull Up A Chair.

Mich Po presents The Reliable and Inexpensive Moore Heating Repair and Services posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Informative blog about the reliable and inexpensive Moore heating repair and services”

Anthony McCune presents What Happened To Your Yard? posted at The Lives and Times… of Anthony McCune.

Anthony Kuo presents What is Home Automation? | Smart Home Automation Guide posted at Smart Home Automation Guide, saying, “Introductory information to home automation and smart home technology.”

Mark Donovan presents Basement Conversions posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan discusses the benefits of a basement conversion project.”

Robert Rice presents Garden Shed posted at how to build a shed, saying, “Cool blog about building your Garden Shed”

vic nagy presents Painters Toronto posted at Save Your Money DO IT YOURSELF.

Chris presents Selling a house without an agent? 3 things to think about posted at Home I Own, saying, “This post is about reasons to sell your home via a real estate agent”

Maria Garza presents Great Flooring for DIY-ers posted at The Wiser Side of Life, saying, “This article was written to share helpful installation tips on what I consider to be a great flooring, particularly for novice DIY-ers.”

Sylvia Dickens presents How To Live Off The Grid – By Building Solar & Wind Options posted at Product Review in Real Time.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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06 Apr 09 home improvement carnival – April 6, 2009

Welcome to the April 6, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Mark presents Free Insulation – R Value posted at Insulation Rebate.

Mark presents Free Insulation – Government Insulation Rebate posted at Insulation Rebate.

Mark presents Insulation Rebate posted at Insulation Rebate.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents High Yield Savings Account Interest Rates: Changes Ahead? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

SpiKe presents Clutter 101: Why Do We Keep Clutter? – Practical advice on personal development, productivity and GTD posted at Organize IT.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Get The Best Home Loan Rates With These Tips posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

bathroom remodels

Chuck Bohman presents Toilet Paper Holders posted at Home Improvement, saying, “Sometimes it’s easiest to start small. Start with something that nobody ever really thinks about and is a fairly easy do-it-yourself project. Change out that toilet paper holder with a more modern one that fits with your bathroom decor.”

home additions

Celes presents Does Your Room Inspire You? posted at EmbraceLiving.Net, saying, “Does your room inspire you? This article talks about the importance of making your room an inspirational haven and how you can do that.”

Sarah presents Is Your Lawn Prepared for Winter? | Winter Lawn Care – Lawn Care Tips posted at Lawn Care Tips, saying, “Make sure your lawn is well prepared for winter”

home improvement tips

Jacqulyn Richey presents Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Tax Credits posted at Las Vegas Real Estate News, saying, “Information about which home improvements can be tax deductible under the new and expanded tax rules for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements.”

Margaret Garcia presents Top 20 Home Improvement iPhone Apps posted at Construction Management Degrees.

Insurance Toolbox presents How to Get a Mortgage with a Great Interest Rate in 2009 posted at Fine-Tuned Finances.

Jay Green presents Remote Computer Maintenance: RCM posted at Remote Computer Maintenance, saying, “Save Money”

Mich Po presents The Importance of Hiring the Lawton Electrician posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Learn more about the importance of hiring good and qualified electrician in Lawton, OK from this blog”

Gin presents Change the Water Heater Temperature posted at Sense Scribe, saying, “Change the Temperature of your water. Simple and easy method for everybody.”

The Smarter Wallet presents Protect Your Assets From Financial Loss! Avoid Bad Financial Decisions posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Mich Po presents Different Types and Uses of Bethany Heating System posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Informative blog about the different types and uses of Bethany Heating System”

Mark Donovan presents Installing Crown Molding posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “In this article Mark Donovan discuss the benefits of decorative crown molding and tips on how to install crown molding.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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09 Mar 09 home improvement carnival – March 9, 2009

23 Feb 09 home improvement carnival – February 23, 2009

Welcome to the February 23, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Heather Johnson presents 100 Tips, Tools, and Legal Resources to Be Your Own Real Estate Agent posted at e-Justice Blog.

home additions

Dog Lover presents Alternative Wedding Meal Options posted at Affordable Wedding Planning, saying, “With the recession, why pay hundreds or thousands of dollars on a home security system when good ole Fido can be trained to be a good watch dog!”

home improvement tips

Aparna presents Beware of dust mites on your pillows posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Dust that gets accumulated in our houses is a host to millions of germs and microorganisms. Dusting and cleaning the house in itself is a cumbersome task, what with dust settling on sofas and beds, carpets, curtains and clothes. We all bother so much about insects, mosquitoes, houseflies and do our best to get rid of them. But we often forget about the tiny, almost invisible creatures called dust mites, which are present and booming in millions in the cozy comforts of our homes.

These dust mites often play safe by sneaking into spaces between bedclothes, carpets, stuffed furniture and similar soft objects”

Mich Po presents The Edmond Air Conditioning Repair Quality Performance « Truetechhomeservice posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Great blog on the quality performance of Edmond Air Conditioning repair”

Fred presents Hardwood Flooring Installation Tools (Nailers, Saws, Compressors, more…) posted at One Project Closer, saying, “This article is a compilation of all the tools required to install hardwood floors, with our top picks for these tools.”

Lindsay presents How a Tankless Water Heater Saves you Money posted at Off the Urban Grid.

Mich Po presents The Plumbing Repair Helpful Tips to Client’s Common Plumbing Dilemma posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Great blog on the Edmond City home improvement helpful tips”

Lindsay presents 10 Low Cost Home Security Improvements for Your House posted at Home Security Beat.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Doing A Home Improvement Project? Know Your Return On Investment posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

kitchen remodels

dave presents Kitchen Cabinet Makeover posted at Woodworkinghints, saying, “Over the years I have had a lot of people ask what can I do to update my cabinets without completely replacing them. The thing that makes the biggest difference is to replace the doors and drawer fronts.if you stand back and look you will notice there’s very little of the cabinets themselves showing. So by updating and replacing your doors and drawer fronts you can create the illusion of having replaced your cabinets”

Kathryn presents houzz – How to Choose the Right Kitchen Island posted at Kathryn Vercillo on Houzz, saying, “Ideas for choosing the best kitchen island for an open kitchen design.”

patio and deck additions

Jack Clifton presents Building a Deck Low to the Ground posted at How to Build a Deck, saying, “One thing that was a bit unusual about our original redwood backyard deck is that some of its supporting pieces are bolted to the foundation. It you look at some of the books and magazines about how to build a deck, you will see a lot of free standing decks that are supported on post and pier systems.”

Jack Clifton presents Upgrading a Redwood Deck Design posted at How to Build a Deck, saying, “When we moved into our twenty-plus-year-old middle class home in Santa Cruz, we liked the deck that was framed by the U shaped single story ranch style house. However, we knew that some renovations on the deck were in order.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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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!”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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26 Jan 09 Home Improvement Carnival – January 26, 2009

Welcome to the January 26, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

bathroom remodels

Andrea Pace presents How To Choose A Round Vessel Sink For Your Bathroom posted at Round Vessel Sinks, saying, “Vessel sinks are perfect for your next bathroom remodel.”

home additions

Kevin presents Playing With Your Dog posted at Dog Breeds, saying, “No matter what breed of dog you have, your pup is going to want to have some love, affection, and play from its owner. Of course, you need to take your dog out for its daily walks to get it exercise.”

Richard Adams presents How To Find The House Of Your Dreams posted at Estate Agents Basingstoke.

Joe Manausa presents Real Estate Sales Success | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “By tracking movement of inventory in the MLS, one is able to tell if the market is expanding or contracting, and whether property values are rising or falling. With this information in hand each month, you can best understand a great strategy for selling a home (or one for buying a home).”

home improvement tips

Aparna presents Dustmites and cockroaches can worsen eczema posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Those tiny, pesky creatures called dust mites all the while hiding under quilts, pillows or blankets quietly feast on our dead cells. These microscopic bugs along with troublesome household pests like cockroaches can cause a host of allergies and skin problems. People suffering from skin diseases like eczema have to be particularly careful.”

DeeDee presents How To Remove Old Light Fixtures posted at Things Your Grandmother Knew.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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15 Jan 09 Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Today’s Economy

Many home owners are thinking twice before undertaking a home improvement project these days due to the current state of our economy.  Your house is still probably your most valuable asset.  Improving it will undoubtedly increase the value.  If you are planning to sell your home an upgraded kitchen and/or bathroom can increase the chances of selling the home quickly, and for a higher price. Homes that require updating or major repairs can take longer to sell which can limit  the number of suitable buyers.  Additionally, the longer a home languishes on the market the lower the selling price. For more information and ideas to determine if remodeling is right for you please call LEAD Construction, LLC located in Martinez, CA 925.372.5323.  We service central Contra Costa County (Alamo, Concord, Danville, Diablo, Layafette, Martinez, Orinda, Moraga, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek)