Many popular houseplants are climbers in nature. Even when living in containers, many plants benefit from having something to climb or something to support them when they get larger and heavier. While there are lots of options available on the market for supporting your houseplants, you can also make your own trellises from inexpensive materials. Here are some...

Feng shui principles have long been included in interior design to promote the best possible flow of energy in a space. While feng shui applies to furniture placement and layouts, there are also feng shui plants. Some plants are considered especially beneficial because they're thought to bring good fortune to your home. If you're interested in adding feng...

While placing furniture in your home might seem easy for certain rooms, it can be challenging for others. If you'd like to avoid the time-consuming process of moving furniture around repeatedly to find the right design, you might benefit from virtual home decorator tools to help. Here are some tools and tips for finding the best places for...

Painting is one of the best home improvement projects for beginners to take on, but that doesn't mean that you should begin without learning more about the process. Here is a step-by-step guide to walk you through everything you need to know about painting a room. Step 1: Choose Your Color Before you begin the painting process, you...

If you have recently moved into a new home, one of the best ways to make it feel like yours is to add a few personal touches. Crafting in your new house can help you feel more comfortable and at ease, and you can always use the finished products as furniture, decorations or accent pieces in your house....

Image by Cassie Lozuk from Pixabay Adobe is one of the oldest building materials still currently in use. While it might seem like something you’ll only encounter in historical landmarks, adobe has come back into popularity for new construction, particularly in the American Southwest and other areas with similar climates. It’s also become popular with homeowners and builders...

It's easy to forget about your plumbing as you are planning your home improvement and maintenance schedule. With pipes tucked away behind your walls and generally functioning as they should be, they are often overlooked. However, it's important to consider home improvement projects that will protect and enhance your plumbing, as this will ensure that everything is always...

Do you dream of growing your own herbs but only have a tiny outdoor space? The good news is that it’s possible to have a thriving herb garden on your small porch or patio. With the right lighting and temperatures, you can grow a plethora of fresh herbs to use in your cooking or other projects. Here we’ll...

When you plan to tackle DIY projects around the house, it’s important to have the right tools for the job. You’ll find several construction tools designed for these kinds of projects, but which ones do you really need? While some projects might need more complex tools or tools for a specific purpose, such as demolition, other projects just...

Original owners took great pride in their home. Newer Windows and siding - 1993, Central air - 2012, New furnace and HWH - 2010, Kitchen Aid ovens - 8 yrs old - top microwave oven is also a a convection oven - bottom is a conventional oven. Refrigerator - 2 1/2 yrs old. Bathroom updated with a new shower and grab bars - 5 years old. 2-car Garage has been carpeted over concrete to use as a bonus room for family gatherings - features a wood burning stove and walks out to the back yard - also used as a garage. Lot behind house cannot be built on. Please submit all offers on GHAR...

Great opportunity for first time buyer! This house was completely gutted down to the studs 10 -15 years ago - all new wiring, plumbing and sheetrock at that time. Newer vinyl replacement windows. Oak floors, except kitchen. Carpeted three season screened porch leads from house to 1 car garage. Possibility to add windows for use as another room. The dining room could be a second bedroom by installing a wall between the dining room and living room. Large bedroom upstairs had a wall down the middle to make it two bedrooms - could put wall back up if 2 bedrooms are needed on second floor. Many possibilities for this Ranch/Cape Cod house near...

Welcome to 19 Overlook Road! This 3 bedroom 1 bathroom split level was built in 1957, sits in a quiet, highly desirable neighborhood in South Windsor and is walking distance to a path leading to the newly built Eli Terry Elementary School. The 1/2 acre level lot is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. The deck off of the kitchen is surrounded by solar lights as well as the front, side, and back of the garage. The garage is a must see! It is a large space and can easily be converted to a 2 car garage by adding a second door or be used as a workshop. Roof is 4 years old, the boiler is 3 years old, the well pump was replaced in...