Home & Garden

• Increasing Garage Storage Space 7/31/2009 10:53:52 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Nihaal Jain
  It seems like no home ever has enough storage. You can ask a family with a basement, large attic, and two garages, and they will tell you they need more room. Fortunately,, there are several ways to increase your storage in your garage, and the won't
  
  
• Guide to Buying Your Next Lawnmower 7/31/2009 10:52:12 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Chotu Dhiman
  Do you hate mowing the lawn? You're not alone. Many people dread this chore, especially if they're using an old, outdated mower to complete the task. The good news, though, is that the newer mowers that are available make cutting the grass fairly pai
  
  
• Installing a Motion Detector 7/31/2009 10:48:01 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Nihaal Jain
  Some people install burglar alarms in their houses, but the problem with these is that they alert you only after there's a problem. Other people have decided instead to install a system that might prevent someone from breaking into the house in the f
  
  
• Time for New Siding? 7/31/2009 10:46:33 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: New ID
  While it used to be that aluminum siding was somewhat expensive to by and install, today it's much more affordable and is a legitimate option for improving the overall look and function of your house. And with all the various styles, sizes and colors
  
  
• The Basics of Trimming Your Plants 7/31/2009 10:44:50 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Dr. Reddy Labs
  If you've ever seen a house that had the perfect lawn or the perfect garden and then thought back to your less-than-perfect garden chances are you became just a tad bit envious."Why won't my garden grow like that?" many of us have wondered. For most
  
  
• Mulch - For a Completely New Look 7/31/2009 10:35:50 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Amit Kher
  If you want to truly create a new look for your lawn, consider adding some mulch.Many homeowners find that this process by itself gives their lawn and their entire home a new image that wows both the neighbors and their own family. Furthermore, mul
  
  
• Shopping for Bushes and Hedges 7/31/2009 10:23:54 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Chotu Dhiman
  A lot of people like to decorate their houses with bushes and hedges just for the beauty factor. Others like them, but for a different reason: They like the privacy that hedges especially taller ones affords them. Whichever group you might be in, if
  
  
• The Basics of Brick and Masonry 7/30/2009 12:23:42 PM
  In Home & Garden, By: Amit Rank
  For some reason, bricks scare people. Oh it's not that they're dangerous; it's just that the prospect of building something with them can be intimidating.And if you intend to make it part of your house, it's even worse. However, it doesn't have to
  
  
• Guide to Air Purifiers 7/30/2009 12:16:09 PM
  In Home & Garden, By: suresh kumar
  Air purifiers are a safe and effective way to improve the air quality in a given amount of space. You can find air purifiers in many different shapes, styles, and sized. A majority of them that are available today are really inexpensive to own. Some
  
  
• Coffered Ceilings 7/30/2009 12:10:36 PM
  In Home & Garden, By: Soha Ali
  Coffered ceilings tender an unparalleled elegance for your home. The fact that coffered ceilings are ideal for so many styles of homes, is exactly what makes them so popular. If you enjoy the look of a coffered ceiling but do not have one in your abo
  
  
• Your Guide to Doors & Deadbolts 7/30/2009 12:08:44 PM
  In Home & Garden, By: Adline Systems
  Adding deadbolts to your doors is a sure-fire way to help you achieve the two most important goals of homeowners—to provide the highest level of protection from intruders for your family and property.
  
  
• Let's Visit Your Home's Crawl Space 7/30/2009 12:06:22 PM
  In Home & Garden, By: Aksh Dhiman
  A crawl space is a small space in your house that is typically used for storage. The biggest problem of the crawl space tends to be mold, because it is a dark space, and moisture can build in that space quite easily.
  
  
• Changing the Atmosphere by Changing the Lights 7/30/2009 12:05:12 PM
  In Home & Garden, By: Vaibhav Dhiman
  How many voyeurs does it take to change a light bulb? Only one, but they'd much rather watch someone else do it. How many football players does it take to change a light bulb? The entire team! And they all get a semester's credit for it!
  
  
• Making Your Carpet Look New Again 7/30/2009 12:01:06 PM
  In Home & Garden, By: Amit Rank
  Remember when the carpet in your living room or bedroom was new? Remember how you admired it, and even invited your friends to admire it with you? Since then, it's no doubt taken quite a beating. Cigarettes have burned it and kids have run over it, t
  
  
• When It's Time to Re-Do the Dining Room 7/30/2009 11:56:19 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Amit Kher
  As you consider redecorating and remodeling your home, remember that one of the most important places for a change is your dining room. After all, this is the room where you and your family meet each day for much-needed time together with each other.
  
  
• The Proper Way to Finish Hardwood Floors 7/30/2009 11:48:03 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Nihaal Jain
  While carpeting in a new home is nice, and lends sophistication to it, there's just something about hardwood floors that provide a house with an elegance that nothing else does. And here's something you might not know: If you bought an older house al
  
  
• Steps to a Better Garage 7/30/2009 11:38:41 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Mandy John
  Do you remember the last time you redecorated part of your house? Chances are you might have redone the living room or kitchen or bedroom or dining room. Maybe you even did all of these. Chances are also pretty good that the last place you considered
  
  
• Shopper's Guide for Hot Water Heaters 7/28/2009 12:03:45 PM
  In Home & Garden, By: Akshya Dhiman
  I remember as a kid, seeing that big white thing in the basement and wondering what it was. Then my parents told me it was a hot water heater, and I thought okay but how does it work?Do we come down here when we want hot chocolate and get water out
  
  
• Finishing Your Living Room Walls 7/28/2009 11:59:36 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Amit Kher
  There are few home remodeling projects that are as exciting as re-doing the walls in your living room. After all, this is the room where the family, as a unit, will spend the most time; it's also the place where you'll entertain most of your guests.
  
  
• Shopping for a Gas Fireplace 7/28/2009 11:52:03 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Amit Kher
  Traditionally, many older homes have enjoyed the comfort and beauty of a wood burning fireplace in either their living room or dining room, but tradition be damned! The growing trend among homeowners in the 21st century is to install a gas fireplace.
  
  
• Enhance Your Furniture with Slipcovers 7/28/2009 11:50:26 AM
  In Home & Garden, By: Soha Ali
  Decorating a new home can be an expensive way to start a new life. And even if it's a home you've had for a while, re-decorating with new furniture is not much easier on the billfold or purse.For this reason, a lot of people choose to do their furn