Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:23:22 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/ en-us http://www.1-home-improvement.net/images/logo.gif http://www.1-home-improvement.net/ webmaster@embermind.com http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article68.html How often do we look round our homes and think, "I wish I could spruce things up a bit ... if I o­nly had the money"? Well, brightening up a home certainly doesn’t have to break the bank. Follow my tips o­n how to give your home a lift without having to spend a fortune; Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:23:22 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article67.html Read this article to learn how you can improve the look and feel of your bedroom. Make your favorite "Bed Room" more comfortable! Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:22:02 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article66.html Would you rather be sailing or are you strictly a shore bird? Whether you're land-locked or seaside, you can create a nautical look in your outdoor living space by following a few easy principles. You'll find that even landlubbers can answer the siren song of the sea. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:20:27 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article65.html Twentieth century American architect Phillip Johnson o­nce said, "I hate vacations. If you can build buildings, why sit o­n the beach?" Mr. Johnson evidently didn't how to relax, but as another summer is slipping away, you can. Did you visit the beach this year? Do you wish you had? Either way, you can create a seaside feel in your outdoor space and enjoy memories of the shore at home! Here are some quick tips. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:19:05 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article64.html All good things eventually come to an end and so summer is waning, even as autumn gives most of us a fresh start. I'll bet your summer container plantings aren't really benefiting, though, from the "back to school-oh I love a clean notebook" boost and aren't dying as gracefully as summer itself is. You're going to have to help them through this! Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:17:44 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article63.html Have you ever noticed how the warm scent of a candle wafting through the air can be uplifting, energizing, or make you cozy? Or maybe there's a certain body spray, soap, or perfume that just keeps you going through the day. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:15:41 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article62.html Sick building syndrome has become such a big problem in the United States in recent years, it’s a phrase you can now find in the dictionary. It is defined as an illness characterized by skin irritations, headache, and respiratory problems that is caused by indoor pollutants, inadequate ventilation, and microorganisms, which include mold. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:14:30 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article61.html "Dr. Carl Sagan o­nce wrote, "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." Although Dr. Sagan was commenting o­n the wonders to be found in the vastness of outer space, there are also incredible design possibilities just waiting to be discovered right in your own home. In fact, your home’s overall design represents a symphony, and the individual design details are the musical notes you use to compose the melody and harmony for the symphony of your living space. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:12:40 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article60.html Aromatherapy has been around for at least 4,000 years, and is known to have been used by the ancient Egyptians for massage, healing, and embalming. But its uses for making our homes enjoyable places to live are just as applicable today as they were during Egyptian times. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:11:33 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article59.html Because psychologists relate true happiness to joyous occurrences happening frequently, decorating your home to promote everyday pleasure make sense. If you're planning a home makeover, provide for the cumulative total of all the little pleasure moments. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:10:30 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article58.html Remember the old Calgon commercial—"Take me away Calgon!" There's o­nly o­ne thing that can take you away faster than a Calgon bath, and that's a scented candle. Whether you want a breath of fresh spring air, or you want to transport yourself to a South Sea paradise minus the hassle of airport security, crowded, delayed flights and lost baggage, grab a scented candle, and travel wherever your imagination leads. Smell is a powerful sense, and you can use it to alter your mood within seconds with the flicker of a candle. In fact, why not keep a supply of scented candles in the bathroom when you don't have time to luxuriate in the bathtub. Envelope yourself in fragrance while you shower, dry and blow-dry. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:07:54 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article57.html Because of recent tragedies, Americans are looking more to home and family this year and want to create a safe and comforting haven in their homes. We are seeing a resurgence of national pride, as the flag is being flown everywhere. For many, money allotted for travel and entertainment will be re-channeled toward creating a refuge for our hearts, bodies and souls this fall and winter. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:06:49 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article56.html Before you buy any house, take the time to thoroughly inspect the structure and mechanical systems. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:04:11 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article55.html When we decide to remodel often we have tastes that outway our budgets. We have a vision of just what we want, then we get the bids from the contractors, they are far beyond what we can afford. So we suddenly see ourselves as do it yourself contractors. We can save the labor costs and do it ourselves we think. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:02:56 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article54.html Mold has taken hold! Not that the microbes have reached out and grabbed us, but rather they have captured our attention. A rash of recent high profile media stories have petrified many people with concerns for both their health and finances. While it is true in some situations that variations and concentrations of mold can kill us both physically and financially, in the vast majority of cases mold problems can be remedied simply and economically. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:01:26 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article53.html Buying discount patio furniture can be a very economical way to obtain quality furniture for your patio ... if you know how. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article52.html Are you ready to starting building your dream home. House plan designs are abundant and easy to customize. Just getting started can sometimes be quite confusing. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:58:59 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article51.html Buying a home is the single largest investment most people make, so maintaining its value and physical appearance is important. With the average median sales price of nearly $160,000 for existing single-family homes in 2002, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), no homeowner wants to witness the depreciation of their home to standard wear and tear. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:57:55 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article50.html Choosing the right roofing material for your home can be a mystery for many homeowners. With the number of options available, it has become increasingly difficult to choose. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:55:40 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article49.html Worried because you're moving soon? This really doesn't have to be a stressful, chaotic time. Here are some tips to help you achieve a successful, organized move. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:52:52 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article48.html Today our time is eaten up by work, commuting, study, and so o­n and so o­n. We don't have much time left over to clean our own homes anymore. So we hire house cleaning services to help clean our homes. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:49:12 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article47.html A home inspection is defined as an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:47:41 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article46.html You've found the perfect house, but the land it sits o­n isn't quite what you have in mind. Or maybe you've seen a great piece of land, but the house doesn't fit your needs. If nothing really says home to you, it might be time to consider building. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:42:43 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article45.html Learn how to enjoy outdoor living all year long. Your friends and family will love this! Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:41:29 -0500 http://www.1-home-improvement.net/Article44.html Home inspections conducted prior to a home being placed o­n the market is o­ne of the wisest moves a seller can make. The initial response from sellers when approached with the idea of an inspection done as the home is about to be put up for sale is most always the same - "What?!" Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:39:55 -0500