New Generation Decks are the Latest Trend in Outdoor Living
Thanks to the rising cost of oil, instead of traveling, many Americans will be investing in home improvement this summer. Here are some tips for those planning to build a deck.

Doing a Bathroom Remodel? Here's What You Need to Know About Toilets
Toilets may be the bathroom fixture homeowners use the most, but think about the least. With Americans spending more time and money remodeling their bathrooms, it's time to take a moment and think about how much you know about the features and functions of the hardest-working fixture in your bathroom.

How to Protect Your Home from the Sun's Damaging Rays
Being indoors doesn't always guarantee protection from the sun's damaging effects. Here's how to make sure both you and your belongings will stay safe.

Fitting a Big Workshop in a Small Space
A personal workshop is the do-it-yourselfer's sanctuary, and while bigger may be better, many homeowners don't have the space, or the budget, for a sprawling stand-alone shop. There's no need to worry because with a little creativity and the right equipment, you can turn a small space into a shop with huge potential.

Steps You Can Take To Preserve the Value of Your Home
Since the value of your home is directly tied to its condition, there are steps you can take to help preserve that value.

A Window to Environmentally Responsible Improvements
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 44 percent of the average home's total energy use. Replacing old and leaky windows with energy efficient models can bring a significant return on investment when you consider today's high energy prices. Saving energy is good for your wallet and the environment.

Use Less Energy, Improve Lighting with Skylights
Skylights don't only let light into otherwise dark areas. Here are some of the other great benefits they offer.

Fire Sprinklers Save Lives and the Environment
Home fire sprinkler systems save lives, reduce property damage and cut homeowner insurance premiums. But if that's still not enough reason to convince you to install a fire sprinkler system in your home, then consider this - fire sprinkler systems are also good for the environment.

Nature-friendly Yurts Popular with Green Builders
From the food we eat to the cars we drive, going "green" is a growing trend everywhere you look. And now, it's becoming a driving force in the home improvement industry as well. If you're interested in adding a new structure to your property, there is an option that is both earth-friendly and affordable.

Take a Vacation in Your Backyard
The housing market may be keeping you in your current home for awhile and fuel prices are rising, so why not enjoy your outdoor spaces and save money by taking a vacation right in your own backyard?

Taste-test Your Style Desires
Your powder room is likely the smallest room in your home -- and could have the potential for your biggest style impact. With a few small changes you can go from drab to glam with some new styles and bold updates.

New Light for Outdoor Living Spaces
Americans will be spending a lot of their discretionary money updating their homes in 2008, and outdoor living will be an area of focus.