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Radiant Floor Heating | The End of the Search for Toasty Toes

STONE AGE MAN’S FLOORING WAS DIRT. His toes touched cold in the morning; his body shivered at night. His descendants heated dirt flooring with fire. Archeological digs in Asia and the ...

Toolbox Basics | Keep These Tools on Hand to be Your Own Handyman

These days, the word “tools” often brings to mind a click-on choice on your computer screen that offers “Spelling and Grammar,” “Word Count” or “Track Changes”—hardly the old-fashioned pliers, screwdriver ...

Keeping Leather Furniture Luxe

At first glance, leather furniture might seem like the perfect choice for your family—it adds depth and elegance to any room, and anything spilled on it can be wiped up ...

Let’s Get Cozy: Your Guide to Refreshed Bedding

As much as I adore the warmth and bliss of summer, the crisp air of fall has always held a certain magic for me. It makes the world seem fresh ...

Driveway Sealing: Black Magic or Black Hole?

Talk to a half-dozen homeowners about whether or not it’s a good idea to periodically topcoat an asphalt driveway, and you’re likely to hear dissenting opinions. Some may call ...

Grill Central: Set Up the Envy of All Grill Stations

My childhood summers are defined by memories of an old charcoal grill, my ever-smiling father and a rainstorm that inevitably released its first drops as we stepped outside. My ...

Roof Care: Protect the Roof That Protects You

Every homeowner who dreads discovering that the roof overhead needs major repair or replacement hires a reputable standing seam roofing contractor. Roof work is a significant expense, and one ...

Garage Makeover: Transform it from Drab to Fab

Let’s be honest: Our garages are usually the last places we want to go when we’re home. Often, they’re a domain of disorganization and despair where all that enters gets ...