Beef Up Insulation Even new homes can benefit from added insulation. The questions are where, what kind and how much. Basements and attics are great places to start, as the insulation in these spaces can either be lacking, missing altogether or in need of replacing....
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ClosetMaid Storage Solutions
Love Your Living Room Whether your design taste is traditional, vintage, romantic or modern eclectic like this living room, you don't have to go penniless in order to decorate your home. There are affordable no-fuss solutions to help organize movies, books and all...
Birdhouses
From Coal Bin to Sleep In This Hammered Copper Coal Bin Birdhouse was creator Brian Carlisle's first every "upcycled" birdhouse. Some used copper from a stained glass supply was segmented to follow the diameter of the bird hole. The perch is the handle from the coal...
Home Gyms
Batting Cage Centerpiece, Cont'd The batting cage, pictured here, is padded with vinyl. Custom-made light covers protect from flyballs and the color palette matches the homeowner's favorite team: the Yankees. Cost: $250,000 For more information: DiSalvo Interiors,...
Award-Winning Kitchen and Bath Designs
Kitchen: Best Before and After by designer Ines Hanl of The Sky is the Limit Design Project Details Homeowner's goal: Improve the existing dark and dingy kitchen, which was badly lit, offered insufficient flow and had no storage. Design process: Worked with...
Bathroom Sinks
Forest Stream Kohler's Mirovia Spun Glass plain vessels lavatory is simple and understated—perfect for any minimalist's bathroom. Note the sink's subtle texturtes, mimicking water, which create a waterfall-like effect when the faucet is turned on. It's a bit like...
Backyard Play Sets
All-American Play Set This red, white and blue fort uses a swing and slide from American Swing, and the owner added lots of personal touches including flags, a double shingled roof, and a ventilation grate in the upstairs attic. For a play set such as the fort...
Smart Grid Products and Appliances
The Dish on Dishwashers Go ahead: load the dishwasher right after supper -- when electric rates will be high -- and hit start. GE's Smart Grid-enabled dishwasher will delay running until rates go down later that night. When you hit start, a delay light will come on...
Water-Saving Tips and Products
Wall Hung Toilet The Toto Aquia wall-hung toilet saves both space and water. The dual-flushing system optimizes water usage by offering a choice between .9 gpf for liquids and 1.6 gpf when a stronger flush is needed. Besides being environmentally friendly, the compact...
Kitchen Backsplashes
Abstract Brass Backsplash Another design by KOBE, this backsplash is more abstract than its copper counterpart, but it's still an artistic addition to any kitchen. You can install it yourself, without any professional help, using the keyhole fasteners on the back, and...