(Family Features)--Spring is a sensible time to refresh and restore your home after heavy indoor use during winter. It's also an opportunity to conduct overdue home maintenance and achieve a sense of accomplishment. Tackle the project room by room with these tips from the experts at Office Depot ... » Learn More about Refresh Your Home, Room by Room
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How to Tackle the 5 Peskiest Carpet Stains
Most homeowners know what it’s like to find ketchup or nail polish on your favorite carpet. The following quick tips from Rainbow International can help save your area rug or wall-to-wall carpet from the peskiest stain culprits. Gum: The most crucial ingredient when removing gum from carpets is ... » Learn More about How to Tackle the 5 Peskiest Carpet Stains
Vinyl Siding: Know Your Options
One of the most popular choices for your home’s exterior, vinyl siding has made considerable advancements—both in design and technology—since it first debuted in the 1970s. In fact, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2015 Remodeling Impact Report, the $12,000 national median cost of ... » Learn More about Vinyl Siding: Know Your Options
5 Ways to Redecorate Without Spending a Dime
You know the feeling. You look around your home and are struck with a case of the blahs. The immediate thought is to set out on a shopping spree for new rugs, new lamps, new linens or whatever it takes to revamp your space. Unfortunately, your wallet may say otherwise. But don’t despair. With a ... » Learn More about 5 Ways to Redecorate Without Spending a Dime
How to Use That Fire Extinguisher
Hopefully, most of us will never have to deal with a fire in our home. But for safety’s sake, it’s important to understand how to use that fire extinguisher collecting dust. A new poll from PEMCO Insurance shows about a quarter of residents in Washington and Oregon do not have a fire extinguisher in ... » Learn More about How to Use That Fire Extinguisher
