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Making a New Splash
The pool industry is making new waves -- with pools that offer plenty of backyard fun while also serving as beautiful and functional extensions of living space. With smart innovations in design and maintenance, today's pools are more attractive than ever.

Myths and Legends of Decking Materials
As summer approaches, many of us use our local retailers or contractor as a resource for information for all our home renovation needs. When it comes to innovative building materials, not all the retailers have had the time to educate their staff. With all the options on the market, both retailers and homeowners are confused by the overwhelming choices available in composite deck products.

New Appliances Save Energy and Restore Environment
Energy conservation and environmental stewardship are hot buttons these days as oil prices climb and our natural resources continue to deplete. While we can't all drive hybrid cars, we can make adjustments to some of the most frequently used items in our homes - appliances.

Not Everybody Loves Raymond's Kitchen
American families are alarmingly at home in TV star Ray Romano's chaotic on-screen kitchen. In a recent homeowner poll, one in four families say the famous TV kitchen, with its cluttered, outdated look, is all too familiar -- and that they need help.

Only the Rich Can Afford to Use Cheap Paint
You're standing in the aisle at your local paint dealer or hardware store trying to decide which brand of paint to buy for your living room remodel. Naturally, you want to save money, so you gravitate towards the less costly product. What could possibly be the difference between the cheaper paint and the more expensive brand --paint is paint right?

Paint Like the Pros
Mild days of 50 to 80 degrees with little or no wind and low humidity are more likely to bring thoughts of golfing than household chores. However, these are the perfect conditions for outdoor painting jobs. So grab your old clothes -- it's time to paint.

Personal Touches Make a House a Home
Personalization is all the rage in fashion these days. From monogrammed purses to flashy jewelry proclaiming your initials, the fashion forward crowd is all about owning this trend. You can carry this individualism in your home decorating as well.

Plan Your Attack on Gaps and Cracks
All the tiny leaks in a typical home - outlets, door and window frames, exhaust fans, chimney dampers, pipe entrances, air ducts, and dryer vents - can add up to a wide-open window.

Powder Rooms Grab More Attention
They might be the smallest rooms in many homes, but powder rooms today are getting more than their share of attention as evidenced by the growing number of homes being built with a powder room (approximately 84 percent according to research by Moen Incorporated) and the large percentage of remodeling projects focused around them.

Residential Fire Sprinklers: The Logical Choice for Saving Lives and Property
Every 90 seconds a home fire is reported in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), eight out of 10 fire fatalities occur where Americans feel safest -- in their own homes.