Feb 2, 2010 Posted by kendrahandke

Stop slips, trips in the home with a focus on safety

Most of us have, at one point, slipped in the shower, stumbled on the stairs or taken a tumble on the terrace, and you’re not alone. In fact, more than 5.1 million people report accidents and, tragically, nearly 6,000 die every year from accidental falls in the home. Stairways, slick surfaces and uneven footing can create unexpected, but easily prevented, danger zones. With some simple safety... read more

Aug 23, 2009 Posted by eclectic

New Home? Basic DIY Skills You Need

Moving into a new (or new-to-you) house can be exciting. But it can also mean needing some basic DIY skills that you may not have ever learned. We asked some experienced new homeowners and renters about what DIY and home maintenance tips they think are most important. What do new homeowners or young people living their first house need to know? We asked Twitter and got these responses: Basic plumbing:... read more

Jul 14, 2009 Posted by eclectic

Pick Doable DIY Projects

It’s summer and that means it’s time to start some home improvement projects. Lucky for you, there are abundant resources available for doable DIY projects. Avoid a DIY disaster with tips we found that help you choose your projects wisely and plan carefully. Step one: Do your research! Interior designers suggest searching the Internet for step-by-step videos for a particular project. A video... read more

Jul 7, 2009 Posted by eclectic

DIY Links We Like

We know you enjoy DIY – building, crafting, repairing – and sometimes finding interesting, useful and inspirational things online can be very time consuming. Since we’ve been reading and sharing a variety of projects, innovative ideas and just cool stuff on Twitter, we thought compiling them for you here would be fun, too.  You can join us anytime on Twitter, by the way. @amazinggoop for... read more

Jun 18, 2009 Posted by eclectic

Preparing for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is approaching and weather agencies anticipate several named hurricanes in 2009. Many areas of the country are still rebuilding and repairing damaged buildings and properties from the recent ruthless hurricane seasons. Preparation, however, can make a tremendous difference in protecting your home. Rooftops Prepare your roof for hurricane-force winds, which can tear away roofing materials.... read more