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For many homeowners, a new roof can be the single most expensive non-elective home improvement one makes. So before deciding to buy a new roof, you may want to take steps to prolong the life of the one you've got.   Read more...

Winter Tips

Snow is great for skiing or for children to romp around in, but it can cause major problems in and around the home. Excessive snowfall can result in everything from a cracked chimney to a collapsed roof. What's more, the energy required to clean up after a major snowstorm can trigger health problems or even result in a heart attack.   Read more...

Winter Garden Chores by Rebecca Cole

Though our gardens may look neglected in the winter they shouldn’t be. There are a few things we can do now to assure the full glory we long for in the summer. Begin with pruning. Winter can be an ideal time to prune trees, some shrubs and some perennials. Just be sure you know which ones to prune. Most non-fruit trees will be fine to prune now.   Read more...

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Fireplace

Well-informed sources have it that Ole' St. Nick has been forced to replace his bright red uniform with a new one as a result of extensive soiling due to unusually dirty fireplaces this holiday season...   Read more...

I’m Dreaming of a Colorful Winter by Rebecca Cole

TWhen the green grass is a distant memory, the blue skies fade to a permanent grey and the bright yellow sun has let a distant cousin sit in for the winter…we long for a cure for ‘visual anemia’. Winter is the perfect time to infuse your home with a major shot of color. After all, bright colors always look better against a backdrop of dark, dull neutrals. Consider that magenta pink scarf against your charcoal grey wool coat, or the bright turquoise blue sweater set off perfectly with the dark chocolate trousers and brown turtleneck. So take advantage of this grey season to experiment with some bold colors inside your home. Paint one wall, maybe the entryway a heavenly blue or throw some bright orange pillows on that dull brown sofa or try a bright chartreuse green rug beneath that old dining room table and you may not need the vacation you’ve been craving after all. (Well, maybe it won’t work that well)   Read more...

The Carey Brothers Deck & Landscape Software

Given a plan, materials and energy, most homeowners can build a deck. With THE CAREY BROTHERS 3D DECK AND LANDSCAPE, a homeowner can build a great deck. THE CAREY BROTHERS 3D DECK AND LANDSCAPE is an easy-to-use software tool that lets you plan, build and customize your deck in three dimensions before you buy a single board. THE CAREY BROTHERS 3D DECK AND LANDSCAPE is like having building experts standing beside you through the whole construction process. Having building experts standing beside you through the whole construction process.   Read more...

On The House January Calendar

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In The Kitchen with Dom DeLuise

Here are some of Dom's best recipes for you and your family to enjoy over the next month!

Dom's Chicken & Tortellini Soup — A Hearty Soup for a Chilly Afternoon!

Dom's Baked Bananas — Simple and delicious!

Dom's Pumpkin Soup — 'Tis The Season!

Dom's French Onion Soup — To Warm Your Chilly Days!

Dom's Garlic Mashed Potatoes — Well Worth the Garlic Breath!