About House & Home: Do-it-Yourself Fix-it Projects

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Spring is the time to get at those nagging tasks that you put off doing all winter, things that have been on your to-do list that you couldn't complete because it was too cold or the days were too short or you simply preferred to be cuddled on the sofa in front of a roaring fire. Time to break out the tools with these guides to spring home fix-its. Top 10 Spring Exterior Home Repair Tutorials Now that the sun is shining and the temperatures are climbing, it's time to get outside and start on those exterior home projects. And you can do it with these easy to follow home repair guides. Top 10 DIY Auto RepairJobs Here's another top 10 list of fix-it projects you can do yourself, tasks that will save you a lot of money at the car repair shop. DIY Home Cooling Maintenance With summer just around the corner, it's a good idea to check your home's cooling system to make sure it's ready to deal with the upcoming heat. See More About:  window air conditioners  central air conditioners  cooling DIY Home Makeovers in One Day If your home is looking and feeling a little drab, check out this great article on makeovers that can be done all in one day. Fast, easy and oh-so appealing jobs that take your home from drab to fab. See More About:  flea market decorating  diy projects  trash to treasure House & Home Ads Recipes for Dinner Quick Dinner Recipes Easy Dinner Recipes Recipes Healthy Dinner Recipes Featured Articles Great Deck Design Ideas How to Feng Shui Your Home How to Groom Your Horse Tiffany Art Jewelry How to Improve Your Soil Easy Knitting Patterns   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Celebrate Earth Day

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor This Sunday is Earth Day and to help you celebrate, we've put together some fun ways to enjoy the company of friends and family while at the same time preserving and encouraging healthy green living. Celebrate Earth Day in Your Community Check out this exhaustive list of activities you can participate in to celebrate all things green in your neighborhood and community. My favorite? Plant something. It's that easy! See More About:  climate change  green politics  environmental groups Plan an Earth Day Party Earth Day can not only be a day to learn more about the environment and what we need to do to ensure its survival, it's also a chance to get together with friends and family to share in the celebration of our most precious resource. See More About:  school parties  planning classroom parties  earth day Organic Lawn Care Basics Lawn care can be extremely resource intensive and create more harm than good with its need for water, fertilizer and weed-killing products. But just because you like a healthy front yard doesn't mean you have to compromise the earth to get it. See More About:  building a healthy lawn  organic weed control  organic lawn care Green Moving Tips Moving is tough - both on you and the environment with its use of cardboard boxes, packing materials and having to get rid of all that stuff you've accumulated over the years. But with these earth-friendly moving tips, you'll find your move a little easier and a whole lot greener. See More About:  green move  environment  best cities to move to House & Home Ads Earth Day When About Earth Day Earth Day Earth Day Activities Earth Day Fun Featured Articles How to Design a Nursery Grow an Organic Herb Garden Cost Effective Green Flooring Options Build to Save Energy Healthy Alternative Paints Scrappy Basket Quilt Pattern   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Get Your Garden Started

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor With temperatures on the rise, it's time to dig in the dirt with these easy to use guides to get your garden started. Start an Organic Vegetable Garden This guide will take you from the planning stage right through to seeding and harvesting so you'll not only save money at the market this summer, but can take pride in knowing that the food on your table was grown without pesticides. See More About:  organic vegetables  vegetable gardening  organic vegetable gardening Container Gardening on a Budget While this article provides incredible tips for saving money on your container gardens, a lot of the ideas can be also used to save money on gardening - period. I especially love the idea that anything can be used for a container garden - even a laundry basket. See More About:  plant profiles  container gardening tips  container gardening how tos Make a Garden Planter Box Speaking of saving money, check out these free plans for making your own container box that can be designed to fit any space and to match any outdoor decor. See More About:  woodworking plans  miter saws  circular saws Build a Rock Garden This is a great free video on how to design and build your own rock garden. While it might feel a little daunting at first, with these tips and step-by-step instructions, you can add this feature to any outdoor space. House & Home Ads Home Garden Home and Garden Garden Plants Garden Furniture Garden Supply Featured Articles Dining Room Furniture Guide Parvovirus in Dogs Make Tap Water Drinkable 7 Great Reasons to Compost 7 Must Have Kitchen Circuits Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Readers' Choice Awards

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor While we don't roll out a red carpet or push microphones out of the way while reporters attempt to capture a useful sound bite, we do put on our most elegant attire to let the world know exactly what our readers think are the best of the best. Drum roll please.... Best in Pool and Patio Best decking, best lighting, best outdoor furniture - get ready for summer activities with this list from readers just like you. See More About:  2012 about.com readers choice awards  best decking  best patio furniture Best in Home Theater This is a very cool list. With everything from best TV brand to the best loudspeakers, you'll have all you need to build the perfect (best!) home theater system. See More About:  about.com 2012 readers' choice awards  home theater  Best in Frugal Living Who said that awards are only for the rich and richer? Not here. Not when we have the Readers' Choice for Best of Frugal Living category to announce. Stand back and get ready to save. See More About:  readers' choice awards  Best in Cat Care Now that the votes have been tallied aren't you just the slightest bit curious to find out which organizations, websites and books are the best of the best for all things feline? See More About:  2012 readers choice awards  cat health  cat behavior House & Home Ads Quick Dinner Recipes Recipes Healthy Recipes for Dinner Easy Dinner Recipes Cake Recipe Featured Articles Best in Gardening Best in Laundry Best in Knitting Organize the Kitchen Neighbor-Friendly Holiday Fun Beginner Woodworking Tips   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement