My parents have talked for years about replacing their wood deck with a composite deck. Many of you out there might be in the same spot and wonder if this type of deck will work for you, so let’s take a closer look at them.
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Improve Your Home with Pinterest
by Dani Fahs on April 11, 2013 in Family Focus, Home Improvement
Not too familiar with Pinterest? Learn some more about it here to see how it can be used to improve your home and family life.
Prepare Your Home for Allergy Season
by Lauren Laughlin on March 29, 2013 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Get a head start and prepare your home for allergy season. Following these tips might help minimize your suffering at the hands of allergies this spring.

Pro Tips to Improve Your Yard for Spring
by Travis Pelto on March 27, 2013 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Don’t let the crippling grasp of cabin fever hinder you from making some big decisions about the outside of your house. Follow these tips from experts at Lowe’s to improve the appearance of your lawn and the value of your home.
Save Water and Money with a Rain Barrel
by Krissy Schwab on March 26, 2013 in Home Improvement
Why shell out money for water when you can collect tons of it for free? Learn about the benefits and ease of setting up a rain barrel system at your home.

Did You Know You Can Recycle Building Materials?
by Krissy Schwab on March 25, 2013 in Home Improvement
According to Green Waste, about a third of all the waste in landfills comes from home renovation projects. From the foundation to the roof, many of the building materials can get recycled and not just at the local recycle park. Some things you can reuse again around your home.
Watch HGTV Monday Night to Enter the Mortgage Madness Sweepstakes
by Victoria Araj on March 18, 2013 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Two chances down, and two chances remain to win $50,000 in HGTV’s Mortgage Madness Watch & Win Sweepstakes, presented by Quicken Loans.
5 Storage Solutions for Spring Cleaning Motivation
by Christine Bilger on March 13, 2013 in Home Improvement
Spring is here! Check out some of spring’s coolest storage solutions so you can approach the warmer weather with a fresh, new and very organized attitude.

Carpet Recycling Basics
by Krissy Schwab on March 11, 2013 in Home Improvement
That brand new, (hopefully) eco-friendly, carpet or wood flooring looks great in your home. Don’t sit back and enjoy it just yet. What are you going to do with the old carpet you just tore up?
Why Should You Buy Environmentally Friendly Carpet?
by Krissy Schwab on March 4, 2013 in Home Improvement
Are you thinking about getting new carpet for your home this year? Have you thought about getting eco-friendly carpeting? It’s a better, healthier and just as affordable as traditional, chemically made carpet.

