Lodi Home & Garden Show 2008

Lodi's annual Home and Garden show returns bigger than ever

The Lodi Home and Garden Show is making it's 11th appearance at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds this weekend, and show coordinators promise it's going to be the biggest yet. More of this story...

Inside look: Choosing the right time to sell a home

Homeowners are fully aware of the fluctuating real estate market that's existed since the turn of the century. What's a good market one day might be bad the very next, making it even more difficult to choose a time to put a home up for sale. More of this story...

Get 'floored' over bathroom styles

Despite being one of the smallest rooms in a home, bathroom renovations require a lot of forethought, particularly to what type of flooring will be used in the space. That's because in a small space the accessories, colors and accents you use will be much more visible than in a larger room where they tend not to be the main focus. More of this story...

Redecorate in an afternoon: Free booklet makes it easy and inexpensive

Love the looks you see in high-end catalogs and home décor stores? In just a few hours and for as little as $20, you can create your own high-style decorating fashion with the new, 16-page inspirational booklet, Great Décor in a Flash — Without a lot of Cash! Log onto http://www.styrofoamstyle.com to download the booklet, and discover how easy it is to create sophisticated, vibrant home décor that doesn't require a loan — or a lifetime. More of this story...

Basement bottom line: Added living space and resale value

You store the holiday decorations there. You have laundry facilities there. But, are you actually living in your basement? More of this story...

Add 'wow!' appeal to your home's interior with cypress trim

What takes a home's interior from "nice" to "Wow!" is not necessarily the furnishings, or even the view. Homeowners can add design, definition and visual punch to their living space with the crowning touch of cypress moulding and trim. More of this story...

Transform your ho-hum front porch into a showplace to create curb appeal

Most homeowners dream of relaxing on their front porch and watching the world go by. Tina and Brett Mealer had the same dream, so they employed a contractor to transform their ho-hum, bare basics porch into a showpiece. More of this story...

Going green at home

Consumers seek safer chemicals for pest control

Green is gaining ground. Across the country individuals, businesses and the government are addressing ways to reduce waste and increase conservation efforts. A significant element of the Green cause is the trend toward using safer chemicals in and around the home. This not only creates better environments for residents, but also minimizes the environmental impacts of cleaning and pest control. Fortunately, as many consumers are discovering, help is available from a variety of sources. More of this story...

Controlling mold and mildew outside your home

Mold and mildew can make the exterior of your home look dirty, unattractive and rob it of its curb appeal. If left unchecked, they can also damage paint, wood, roofs and siding. More of this story...

Homeowners must be wise to potential contractor scams

Finding the right contractor for a home building or home improvement project can be one of the biggest decisions a homeowner makes. Because of the high cost involved with such projects, it's important to take the process of finding a contractor very seriously and be patient during the duration. More of this story...

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• Stunning faux details can put finishing touches on your home

• Increase home value with customized outdoor living spaces

• Get flawless painting results with simple prep

• How much is that new kitchen going to cost you?

• Advice from paint professionals

• Homeowner tool: Window builder on-line

• Selecting the best type of replacement window

• Ten projects to protect your privacy

• Home projects that will pay you back

• Spring and summer spruce-ups

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