Caryn Colgan

Photo: ehow.com Tile backsplashes in the kitchen and bathroom are designed to prevent liquids from draining along the wall and behind the cabinets. With so many tile backsplash...

While adding a wood deck to extend your livable space can add value to your property, consider hiring a professional carpenter to make sure the job is done to code. Pros know which...

With a little maintenance, a wood deck will last many years. In areas where snow and heavy rains are common (such as in Chicago, Minneapolis, or Denver) cleaning and sealing the deck...

Credit: odyb.net Cleaning with Vinegar Cleaning with vinegar is not only safe and inexpensive, it’s also versatile. Vinegar can be used to clean all areas of your home. Here...

Walk-in closets are high priority items for many renters and home buyers because they provide important benefits at a low cost. Depending on the size of the closet, walk-ins provide...

credit: butcherblockcountertops.com Wood countertops add a natural, warm decorator touch to a kitchen remodel. However, you may be concerned (rightfully!) about how they’ll...

Occasionally cleaning washing machines will help them do their job more effectively. If you have ever washed a load of greasy clothes only to discover that subsequent loads were coated...

Sandblasting is a process used primarily for three purposes: 1) to remove paint and other materials adhering to a metal surface, 2) to smooth a rough surface and 3) to etch designs...

In the days before dishwashers, homemakers fashioned their own drainboards for drying dishes by spreading a kitchen towel on the countertop and placing wet dishes on the towel. Another...

Photo credit: Vision Painting Company Exterior painting companies can help you give your home a necessary facelift. Not only do painters help you add value to your home, exterior...