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How To Carve a Jack-o-Lantern

Halloween is just around the corner, and for some people that means that it's also jack-o-lantern season. These glowing gourds can be the perfect home decoration for a Halloween party or to create a spooky spectacle for trick-or-treaters. But for some homeowners who may have never carved a pumpkin before, or who are not very artistic,…

If your deck is looking weathered and worn, you might not necessarily have to replace it. As long as the deck is still structurally sound, restoring it might be a better option for you. With the right tools, you can do the job yourself. This video from thisoldhouse.com has detailed instructions for every step of the…

Did you know that preparing your lawn properly for the winter can be crucial to having a healthy lawn in the spring and summer months? Proper fall care can help the grass to beat out weeds that don't thrive in autumn and can also strengthen the roots for healthier grass in the spring. Although the specifics…

Sealing Air Leaks for More Efficient Heating

Autumnal breezes are beginning to blow with hints of the winter winds that are soon to come. Is your house sealed against leaking out warm air and taking in the cold? Sealing air leaks can save a surprising amount on your heating bill, and with the right tools, you can do it yourself. Your two main…

Fall is here! So how can you decorate your home simply and elegantly for the season? The video below has 5 Inexpensive Ways to Decorate for Fall. Fall flowers. Arrangements of fake fall flowers can add a splash of fall color as centerpieces, on an end table, or on a shelf. Wreaths and garlands of leaves are…

Use Aluminum Foil to Make Kitchen Cleaning Easy

Cleaning cooked-on food off of a stove can be a task that ranges from difficult to impossible. When the food is greasy, sticky, or burnt, the cleaning prospects look even grimmer. Some messes leave permanent stains, and especially if you're renting your living space, you can't afford to leave the space looking anything but pristine. So…

What Are the Dirtiest Places in Your House?

Maybe you try to keep most of the rooms in your house clean, but do you know what most needs cleaning in each room? Did you know that besides the habitual vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and scrubbing, there are certain bacteria-magnets you should be attending to in your cleaning routine? It might surprise you to find out…

The season for bonfires is right around the corner; is yours the house where they're happening? If you don't have a fire pit already, you might think that it would be a lot of work to build one, that it would take up a lot of space, or that it would be an eyesore. But…

Do you want to design a beautiful glass shower perfect for your home, but you don't know where to begin? There are plenty of good reasons to have a glass shower--they allow more light into the shower (which brightens up the whole room), they make any size bathroom feel more spacious, and quite frankly they can…

If the caulking in your shower has acquired a lot of mold, it may be time to replace it. The process is actually pretty simple, and doesn't require a lot of tools or special skills. To remove the old caulk and clean the moldy areas, you will need: a utility knife a utility scraper all-purpose cleaner…

Can A Used Dryer Sheet Clean Your Shower?

For tough soap stains in your shower, a used dryer sheet might be just the tool you've been looking for. The same ingredients in dryer sheets that soften your laundry can also soften soap scum, even if the dryer sheet has already softened a load of laundry. All you need, is a dryer sheet (new or…

As autumn begins to settle in, it might be time to change up your home decor. For a warmer feel, try out a wool decor. An old and environmentally friendly fabric, wool is great for comfortable and contemporary design. There are some major benefits to incorporating wool into your home's design. First, it is durable…

Pendant lights have always been a mainstay in the kitchen, and for good reason. Combining utility and style, pendant lights justify their spots hanging from the ceiling by providing plenty of task lighting, whether it be for the island, the bar, or the kitchen table. Seeing as pendant lights are a classic part of kitchen…

Introduce Some Fun Into Your Home Design

Everyone likes the idea of being a little bit different. When it comes to your home, though, it seems like most of us follow the same routine and keep the designs fairly consistent with everyone else we know. Outside of a few little modifications, most of our homes probably look very similar to each other.…

Look out your back window, or wander out onto your balcony, and take a good hard look. How satisfied are you with the view? Is it the view you always dreamed of having? Maybe you can't do much about your view - you have a small backyard, or no backyard at all. Maybe it's too…

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How To Carve a Jack-o-Lantern

How To Restore A Weathered Deck

Preparing Your Lawn for Winter

Sealing Air Leaks for More Efficient Heating

Decorating for Fall

Use Aluminum Foil to Make Kitchen Cleaning Easy

What Are the Dirtiest Places in Your House?

Design a Fire Pit That Fits Your Style

How to Design Your Ideal Glass Shower

Replace Your Moldy Caulking

Can A Used Dryer Sheet Clean Your Shower?

Cozy Up to Wool for Autumn

7 Gorgeous Kitchen Pendant Lights

Introduce Some Fun Into Your Home Design

Dream Up Your Ideal View

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For Your Remodeling Needs Call 703.926.5339

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