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08 Feb 10 Home Improvement Carnival Jan/Feb 2010

Welcome to the Jan/Feb  2010 edition of home improvement carnival.
Tabitha Mcivers presents Top 10 Hilarious DIY Home Projects Gone Terribly Wrong posted at Construction management degree.
 
shaniqua presents 10 Items to Put into the Work Agreement When You Hire a Handyman posted at Hire a Home Improvement Contractor.

bathroom remodels

Mark Donovan presents Small Master Bathroom Remodeling posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com explains the process of remodeling a small master bathroom.”

home additions

Katy Unitek presents The Future Evolution of Solar Energy – Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying, “Hi Denis. Another article for possible consideration. No category appropriate in the list. Thanks Katy”

home improvement tips

Luke Spencer presents Reading a Tape Measure posted at That old house, saying, “Use a Tape measure the right way”
Annuities Explained presents Cost of Basement Waterproofing: Basement Waterproofing Techniques posted at The Carpenters Workshop.
Annuities Explained presents Cost of Drywall Installation posted at The Carpenters Workshop.
Giorgina Devereaux presents Pendant Lighting posted at Home Decor Blog.
Mert presents My new office posted at Building Character, saying, “This article outlines how we renovated our basement home office… We dropped the floor and removed ceiling tiles to increase head-space, and found a unique solution to open up the room.”
Shaniqua presents Figuring Out if You Hired a Good Handyman posted at Hire a Home Improvement Contractor.
HtF presents How to Fix and Seal a Wood Deck posted at How To Fix.
Kerry Fletcher presents How to hide cords and wires posted at Examiner.  
 
Luke Spencer presents Kilowatt Hours and Your Electric Bill posted at That old house, saying, “Watch your kilowatt hours and save money this winter.”
Max Viskov presents Unconventional approach to home wall colors & design Part 1 posted at Felicity Art.
Brenda D. Chapman presents 50 Sites To Help You Remodel Your Home posted at Construction Management Schools.
Case Ernsting presents Creating the Happiest Place in Your House with a Disney Themed Bedroom | Home and Decor posted at Home and Decor, saying, “Decorating your child’s bedroom is a tough task, given the nature of a child’s constant changes in interests and hobbies. One interest that is sure to last years is Disney. Find out how to decorate a child’s bedroom with Disney themed Amish furniture.”
Kevin Poulis presents RentalDecorating.com – Decorating Your Home Just Like Changing Your Clothes posted at SiteTally.com.

patio and deck additions

Sarah presents Winterizing Your Lawn for 2010 | Spring Lawn Care – Lawn Care Tips posted at Lawn Care Tips, saying, “It is a good idea to make sure your lawn is ready for the winter.” 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 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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11 Sep 09 Home Improvement – September 2009

Welcome to the September 9, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Cheah Kok Yong presents Ceiling Fans With Lights Review-Outdoor Ceiling Fan posted at AmeurBeauty.com.

Cheah Kok Yong presents Ceiling Fans With Lights Review-Ceiling Fans With Lights posted at AmeurBeauty.com.

Jack Schmidt presents Remake Your Life For $22.45 posted at SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, “SectorMatic Money Site – 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!”

Kerry Fletcher presents Favorite interior design gifts posted at Examiner.

bathroom remodels

Tyler Tervooren presents Sustainable Bathrooms: Saving Water by Pooping Less (and more) posted at Frugally Green, saying, “By most standards, water is pretty dang cheap, but even little costs can add up when you don’t pay attention to how much you’re using.

Here’s a relatively comprehensive list of ways to save water in your bathroom and save you the shock of your next sky high water bill.”

home additions

Mark Donovan presents Building a Room Addition posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of www.HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses the lalue and process of planning and building a Room Addition.”

jim presents 2008-2009 Best Home Value Remodeling Projects posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Mark Donovan presents Home Construction Quotes and Bids posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of www.homeadditionplus.com discusses how to compare contractor quotes and bids on home construction projects.”

Mark Donovan presents Room Addition Cost Estimates posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of www.HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses costing out a room addition project, and how important it is to first have a complete set of house plans and specificaitions in place priort to starting the project.”

home improvement tips

Anne Simone presents 100 Awesome Ways to Use Duct Tape in Your Dorm Room posted at Online School.

Tyler Tervooren presents Improve Your Water Heater Efficiency And Save $125 A Year posted at Frugally Green, saying, “Don’t let your electricity bill get you down. If you spend the next weekend implementing a few really simple changes to your water heater, you could improve its performance by 25% or more. That’s cash in your pocket, bank account, or investment portfolio, not to mention less carbon in the atmosphere.”

HtF presents How to Fix a Roof posted at How To Fix.

Kerry Fletcher presents How to Sell a Home During the Summer posted at FaithAllen.

Kerry Fletcher presents Stylish storage solutions for small spaces posted at Houston Interior Decorating Examiner.

ahuli presents Home Organizing Rules posted at Home Sweet Home.

Katy Unitek presents Moving Away from Oil-Powered Energy – Boots on the Roof posted at Boots On The Roof, saying,

Tallahassee Real Estate presents Changes In Real Estate Marketing posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “The Internet has changed the way that REALTORS communicate with the market and with prospective customers. Knowing where the largest source of home buyers go to seek real estate information is part of a broker’s job when guiding real estate marketing efforts. Recent studies suggest that 87-92% of home buyers begin their search online, so being in the right place, at the right time, is certainly mission critical for every real estate broker.”

JP Peters presents Clean and Refill a Hot Tub posted at Bob Jobs.

Ray presents Buying A House Near PowerLines: Do Power Lines Cause Cancer? posted at Money Blue Book.

jerry garcia presents How to Do a Home Security Check posted at Home Security, saying, “Securing your home is one of the most important thing you can do for home improvement.”

Kerry Fletcher presents Classic Retro Furniture posted at Examiner.

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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12 Aug 09 Home Improvement August 12, 2009

Welcome to the August 12, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Dan Miller presents Student Loan posted at Student Consolidation, saying, “Student loan consolidation is a great way to get a lower interest rate, as a reputable consolidation company will buy each loan off of the original lenders, lump it into one loan and offer lower interest and even deferment plans. Consolidate student loans to get them paid off more quickly with financial advice from a guidance counselor in this free video on student loans”

Tyler Tervooren presents Can You Benefit From Energy Efficiency Rebates? posted at Frugally Green, saying, “Being frugal means being able to look past the initial cost of something to see its long term value. Luckily, our government seems to understand this and is willing to help you with the purchase price of high efficiency appliances and renewable energy systems.”

home additions

Mark Donovan presents New Home Construction Costs and Planning posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of www.HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses how to plan and cost out a home addition or new home construction project.”

home improvement tips

Les Donovan presents Dethatching The Lawn posted at Les Donovan, saying, “Dethatching The Lawn
Les Donovan presents Lawn Watering posted at Les Donovan, saying, “Lawn Watering
 

Bill Smith presents Refinishing Hardwood Floors posted at Guide to Historic Home Renovation.

Mark Donovan presents What is the Best Type of Caulk to use around Tubs and Showers posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of www.HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses the right type of caulks to use around tubs and shower enclosures. Caulk, as well as tubs and shower enclosures, are made from different materials. Consequently no one caulk is appropriate for all types of tub and showers.”

Mark Donovan presents Basement Home Gyms posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “In this article, Mark Donovan of www.HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses creating a basement home gym. In particular he reviews the key items that should be considered when designing a home gym.”

Michelle Freiberger presents Residential Elevators posted at Blog entries, saying, “Convenience with a touch of luxury!”

Michelle Freiberger presents Retirement Planning posted at Blog entries, saying, “Retirement planning should include making your home “age-proof”!”

lescyn presents Smoke and Fire Detector Installation posted at Les Donovan, saying, “Installing smoke and fire detectors in your home.”

Steve Faber presents Why Won’t My Blu Ray Player Play a Disc? posted at Home Theater Gear.

lescyn presents Marble Futniture Top Cleaning and Repair posted at Les Donovan, saying, “Marble Furniture Top Cleaning and Repair

 

Credit Shout presents Taking a Look At Home Improvement Rewards Cards posted at CreditShout.

kitchen remodels

Marco Rossi presents Inspirational Kitchen Design And Layout posted at Interior Design Magazine offers the latest interior design trends, ideas, contemporary architecture and design news, saying, “Kitchen design ideas – choose the one that suits you best! When thinking of ideas for designing your kitchen, you could either consider one- one part of the kitchen at a time or pick up a complete theme. A complete theme could be something like a design based on Feng Shui which incorporates all its principles.”

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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07 May 09 May 4th Home Imporvement Carnival

Welcome to the May 4, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Mikkal Travvis presents How To Start An Organic Garden posted at Organic Health.

Madison presents Solar Energy Tax Credit: Will You Install Solar Panels? posted at My Dollar Plan.

The Smarter Wallet presents Charting Stock Movements With Fibonacci Trading Techniques posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thx!”

Jacques Groenewald presents Millionare Mindset- How to think like a millionare posted at Monkeyprofit, saying, “A guide to understanding how you should think if you wish to become a millionare and prosper in life”

Ruoall Chapman presents Cheap ways to make your own online beats posted at Make Online Beats, saying, “By far the cheapest way to make online beats”

home additions

jim presents Making Home Affordable Mortgage Refinance & Modification Program posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Cash Tree presents EBPeters – Modern & Contemporary Furniture posted at sectional sofa, saying, “If you think of a sectional sofa, you may think of those three-pieced, curved sectionals that used to be quite popular. Well, today’s modern sectional sofas are actually somewhat different than these older models. Some, in fact, are radically different.”

home improvement tips

Pinyo presents Chimney Cleaning Service Scammer Is Sweeping My Neighborhood posted at Moolanomy.

Mich Po presents The Spencer Plumber Skills to Unclog and Clean Your Draining System posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Great blog about the Spencer Plumber skills to unclog and clean the draining system”

Barry presents How to Finish Basement Walls posted at Basement Design.

Mich Po presents The Quick and Reliable Electrical Services Provided by the Bethany Electrician posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Cool blog about the reliable electrical service of Bethany Electrician”

jim presents 8 Great Frugal Tool Options for Home Improvement Projects posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Early Yana presents Laminate Floor Installation >> More Tips on Laminate Floor Installation | FLOORING SUPPLIES posted at FLOORING SUPPLIES, saying, “Tips about Laminate flooring installation”

Steve Faber presents - How to Save Money Building a House posted at DebtBlog.

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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12 Jan 09 Home Improvement Carnival – January 12, 2009

Welcome to the January 12, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.

Joe Manausa presents January 2009 Housing Market Trends | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “The continuation of the three-year-old bear market in real estate has brought many people forward to comment on the condition of the real estate market. It seems for everybody with an opinion, there are an equal number of theories about where the housing market is going. So, not to be left out of the crowd……. I thought I would chime in with an (updated) opinion of my own.”

home additions

ghostofsasha presents Grid Chair Series by Jaebeom Jeong posted at shtooki*, saying, “The design consists of welded steel frame which is infused with something elegant like black-walnut seat.”

home improvement tips

axel presents Zen-Like Living posted at axel g.

Richer Richard presents Make The Switch! Save Money Going Green by Buying Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) posted at Richer Richard, saying, “I calculated how much money I would save if I switched from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs and the results are staggering! I saved $385 dollars a year!”

Jeonard Cook presents Home Selling in 2009 posted at How to Sell Your Own Home.

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

patio and deck additions

Keira presents How to Weatherproof Your Deck posted at Handyman Fix Home Repair.

If you are thinking about a home improvement project give LEAD Construction in Martinez, CA a call we will give you a free estimate and help every step of the way.  You can reach us at 925-372-5323.

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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