Low-Tech Home Security
Written by
Abigail Clark
Follow these simple, low-tech tips to keep your home safe from burglars this summer.
Design News
Spruce Up Your Backyard for Summer
Written by
Megan Larson
Try these easy and inexpensive projects to make your backyard more appealing, and spend your time enjoying your yard instead of working on it.
4 Kid-Friendly Woodworking Projects
Written by
Kerry Jones
This Spring Break, teach your kids woodworking skills while keeping them entertained. These four projects are kid-friendly and will result in keepsakes and lasting memories.
Vacation Checklist
Written by
Kevin Raposo
The number of vacations and burglaries peak in the summer months – use this home security checklist before you leave for vacation.
Simonton Windows Ranks “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Windows and Doors” in J.D. Power Study Four Years in a Row
Written by
Simonton Windows
COLUMBUS, OHIO – For the fourth consecutive year, consumers nationwide have rated Simonton Windows highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power & Associates 2013 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudySM. The leading vinyl window and patio door manufacturer tied in the study.
Housing Recovery STARTS in the Basement
Written by
Superior Walls
Superior Walls of America Sees 20% Growth Over Last Year
IPD with Autodesk
Written by
Kristin Dispenza
How do cities become more resilient in the face of severe weather events? As natural disasters impose increasing levels of risk, how city planners, architects, and builders manage that risk is of critical importance.
DaVinci Multi-Width Shake Roofing Tiles Installed on Mai-Kai Condos in California
Written by
DaVinci Roofscapes
Perfectly situated with water views of Newport Bay, the Mai Kai condo community in Newport Beach, Calif. has all the benefits of waterfront living --- including the constant salt air and sea spray from the Pacific Ocean. So, when the real wood shake shingles on the 34 units deteriorated over time, the homeowner’s association decided to replace them with polymer shake roofing tiles from DaVinci Roofscapes®.
Create the Illusion of Above-Ground Space
Written by
Joe Provey
Make your basement feel like it's above grade with these helpful tips.
Backyard Gardening: Small Bushes with Edible Fruit
Written by
Linda Bailey
Many bushes and small trees offer a variety of edible fruits, leaves, and seeds as they add curb appeal to your yard.
Natural Pest Control: A Guide to Integrated Pest Management
Written by
J. Mariah Brown
All gardens encounter bugs, and some cause enough damage to warrant control measures. Pesticides, however, come with their own risks. Integrated Pest Management is an eco-friendly approach to controlling garden pests.
Prep Your Plumbing for a Natural Disaster
Written by
Angelo DiGangi
The Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2013 started on June 1st and won't end until November 30. The preventive measures you take now can minimize danger in the event of a hurricane, flood, or other natural disaster.
