Practice summer safety in your own backyard
 If you don't have the extra time or cash to take a summer trip, fun for you and your family can be as close as your own backyard. Just be sure to play it safe. Before summer is in full swing, make sure your backyard is ready for the season's get-togethers and activities. |
Summer: the perfect season to design an eye-catching and comfortable kitchen
 In the summer, most activity moves to the great outdoors. Porches, patios and decks are the official "heart center" of most homes during the warm weather months, especially at mealtimes. Instead of congregating in the kitchen as they do in the colder season, families tend to gather on the patio to enjoy dinner and recap the day's events. |
Home improvement tips for summer: make your technology work for you
 As families get ready for more time at home over summer break, you may notice an increased number of home improvement projects going on in your neighborhood. This year, be sure to take advantage of the ways in which your existing home technology can make these projects easier - from tips and techniques to ordering directly online. |
Lead-safe renovation - what homeowners need to know
 Because some common remodeling practices can stir up lead paint and prove dangerous to a family's health, it's important for you to learn about a contractor's lead-safe practices before delving into such projects.
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Ready to renovate? Key ingredients: style, color, pizzazz
 Whether you're remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or adding a bedroom, one of the most important decorating steps is choosing windows to match the architectural style of your home. |