About House & Home: Your Official Guide to Spring

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Spring makes its official launch in a little under a week and as far as I'm concerned, it can't come soon enough. Where I live it hasn't been that bad, it's just that I'm tired of the long, dark days. I need a little color in my life to add a little spring in my step. And our Guides have the cure to do just that. Complete Spring Cleaning Checklist I've decided that I can't let color into my life if I don't clean the windows first so the sun can actually find it's way into my home. Plus, cleaning makes everything sparkle just a little more. See More About:  spring cleaning  seasonal chores  cleaning a room Spring Decorating on a Budget This is the perfect guide for adding color and spring accents to your home, all within a manageable budget. I like that. Especially because I tend to go a little crazy in spring time, like wanting to paint the entire house green or yellow or Easter egg purple. This guide will keep me on track and on budget. See More About:  spring decor  budget  seasonal decorating Top 10 Painting Tips and Tricks Every time I threaten to pick up a paint brush, my husband reminds me that with every great paint color comes great responsibility. Okay, so I'm not the best painter. But I think all I need is a strong, yet kind guiding hand to help me through. Which is exactly what I found in this article. See More About:  painting  decorating with color  diy projects 5 Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors Planting seeds is a great way to add some freshness to your home while at the same time jump-starting the gardening season. This year, I'm mastering the art of seeding indoors with the help of these five easy-to-follow tips. Like the self-watering system that I can make myself. Genius! See More About:  plants for sun  diy container gardens  container gardening videos House & Home Ads House Cleaning Home Painting Exterior House Paint Interior Painting Painting Decorating Featured Articles How to Bond With Your Bird Make Your Own Candles Feng Shui Office Tips DIY Appliance Repair Projects Irish Potato Candy Recipe Top 5 Best Places to Retire in the US   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement