With weather warming up after the long winter, it's time to get back outside and start working in the yard again. Before you fire up the mower for the first cut, it's important to prepare the unit with a few maintenance steps.

Avocado and harvest gold bring back memories of the 70s - but what colors will spring and summer of 2010 bring to our homes?

10 Tips for Auctioning Your Home

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Selling your home should be an exciting time, but in some cases, might not be the experience you had hoped for. From the moment the property hits the open market, the clock starts ticking as to how many days before it is sold.

5 Winter Home Improvement Projects

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No matter how cold it might get in your neck of the woods, there's no reason to go into home improvement hibernation during the winter. Home remodeling is a year round business these days, and home contractors are available to help you prepare for the cold season, plan for springtime projects, and make the most of those frigid days indoors. That could mean setting up the ultimate holiday lighting display, or getting to work on a major, home interior project. In winter, basement remodeling, as well as bathroom and kitchen remodeling, are becoming increasingly popular ways for home owners to invest in their property and stay active and productive. With the help of modern technology and a knowledgeable contractor, winter home improvement is becoming quite the extensive field, as the following list of potential wintertime projects shows:
With more Americans downsizing their household budgets, larger-scale renovation projects are out and frugal remodeling is in. And when it comes to saving money, experts say home improvement projects that increase energy efficiency are among the best investments to deliver paybacks -- now and in the future.
To reduce home heating costs every winter, Americans turn to supplemental heat sources like gas fireplaces, wood stoves and kerosene heaters. While these heat sources can help reduce energy bills and keep homes warmer, experts say users should be aware of - and take steps to mitigate - potential fire and carbon monoxide risks.

Make your house clean and green

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Save money using natural cleaning solutions
 
When you clean your house in the spring, you really want it to be clean. Dirt, dust and germs are banned, and all appliances, floors and walls are scrubbed clean. The best way to make sure your living space is clean and healthy is to use safe, natural cleaning products you create yourself, using natural and inexpensive ingredients you can pick up at any natural grocery store.

Siding Energy Insulation Performance

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Home siding is one of the biggest home improvement projects which directly impacts on the value and appearance of your home while delivering energy and noise insulation efficiencies. There are numerous siding solutions on the market and they provide a wide variety of choice in style and appearance, cost, ease of installation, maintenance and energy and cost-saving efficiency.

Luxury updates on a frugal budget

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We all want the finer things in life, but while many of us have expensive tastes, we don't always have lavish budgets. And, when it comes to updating the kitchen, many items can have large price tags that - in today's market - we won't be able to recoup. Luckily, with a little creativity you can achieve a cost-conscious kitchen remodel that gives you maximum enjoyment on a minimal budget.

Clear vision is essential to safe driving. Neglect the wiper blades -- the part of your car responsible for keeping your vision clear - and you may find yourself actually needing the traction control, anti-lock brakes, dynamic stability control and airbags as you crash into what you can't see.

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