HomeSpring Home Improvement 2005

Home theater how-to
Monday, April 25, 2005
There's plenty to consider when looking at home theater technology: acoustics, digital television needs, preferences in programming delivery and even engineering, since the system has so many components for providing quality.

The health of your home depends on what you don't see
Monday, April 25, 2005
The life of your home is too precious to waste. That's why it needs to be healthy on the inside, not just look spotless from the outside. So says Fuad Reveiz, star of the new DIY Network show, "Healthy Household Workshop."

Ceiling fans make home cooling a breeze
Monday, April 25, 2005
Cheaper than air conditioning, ceiling fans circulate the air without providing an arctic blast. Varying speeds make them suitable for any kind of weather, cooling a place in the heat of summer or cutting through a stuffy home when it's cold outside.

Here's a sunny concrete project
Monday, April 25, 2005
Here's how to create a smiling stone sundial stepping stone, using various types of paint, including patinas and whitewashes.

Change the face of your deck
Monday, April 25, 2005
Jeff Wilson, host of DIY Network's five-part program "Build a Deck," says you can fine-tune the outside of a home to make it stand out and at the same time have more room for entertaining. One way is to extend the deck.

Making a case for storing books
Monday, April 25, 2005
The bookcase is a seemingly innocuous piece of furniture. But if you want to make it something more, you can.

Got bubbles? Got lights? Got colors? Good. Now bathe
Monday, April 25, 2005
Why is bathroom remodeling all the rage? Blame it on the empty-nest syndrome, says Ed Del Grande, star of DIY Network's "Ed the Plumber."

Digging for dollars: Landscaping as an investment
Monday, April 25, 2005
Landscaping to increase your property value makes sense, says Dean Hill, who offers guidance to host Jackie Taylor on DIY Network's "Grounds For Improvement."