Leslie Wagner

Do you really need a home office?

Whether commercial retail space or home sweet home, the space you use for work or play has hit a premium price even in today's tough real estate market. The price of most new homes has climbed...

Go green on your next home improvement project

Earth Day is all about contemplating ways to protect and conserve the natural resources on this planet: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the resources we consume to build our homes and clothe our bodies. It’s...

Going from full house to empty nest - update your digs for a quicker sale

If you bought your family home in the 1970s or 1980s to raise your family and stayed put, chances are your mortgage is now paid off and you’ve got too much house for your current needs. There are...

To swim or not to swim: so you're thinking about putting in a pool

My family currently lives in a neighborhood that has a community swimming pool and a homeowner’s association to which we pay dues, which in turn pays for the upkeep of the community pool. When we decided to move...

Things to consider when it's time to replace the kitchen sink

Most products in the average new home will probably be serviceable for about 10 years of wear and tear, with little or no service beyond cleaning and preventative maintenance. Once that 10 year anniversary hits, however, things start to fall...

Add a touch of glass to your kitchen or bath project

Water glass brings a soft ripple to cabinet contents. Photo/Dallas AliceIt is possible to add glass to your cabinet doors without buying new cabinets, or even new doors. If you have the type of door that has a frame...

The best home improvement is regular preventative maintenance

The old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” rings true for home maintenance and can be money in the bank when it comes time to sell your home.Keep slow drains and toilets...

Let there be light, especially in the kitchen

When I renovated my last kitchen, I addressed every possible need and planned solutions to every problem that the old kitchen had and the new one would solve. Lighting was an interesting challenge to tackle. My goal was to eliminate...

Window covering options bring privacy and energy savings to your home

I still like Venetian blinds, a.k.a. horizontal or mini blinds, because they allow me to take a quick peak outside my windows by just lifting one of the slats. And I also like being able to raise the...

How to simplify the tough decision of picking a paint color

Ralph Lauren Suede paint application. Photo by Dallas Alice. Can’t decide what color to paint a room? Are you afraid to paint the front door a bright color? Don’t want to waste time, effort, and...

Do you really need a home office?

Go green on your next home improvement project

Going from full house to empty nest - update your digs for a quicker sale

To swim or not to swim: so you're thinking about putting in a pool

Things to consider when it's time to replace the kitchen sink

Add a touch of glass to your kitchen or bath project

The best home improvement is regular preventative maintenance

Let there be light, especially in the kitchen

Window covering options bring privacy and energy savings to your home

How to simplify the tough decision of picking a paint color

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