
RemodelingCenter.com Home Depot is offering a one-hour interior painting workshop in stores this Saturday -- a perfect chance to master your skills and learn the latest tricks for wall prep, paint, and primer. Sign up by clicking on the link below:
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We'll show you innovations in paint and primer, tools and supplies that make painting easier and affordable ways to prep and repair walls before you begin.

RemodelingCenter.com Before you tidy up the guest room for holiday visitors, check out a darling (and downright brilliant) storage solution we found on younghouselove.com. Two floor-to-ceiling bookcases discreetly hidden behind curtains get a finished look with a soffit overhead.

RemodelingCenter.com Halloween is almost here! If there's no jack-o'-lantern on your front step, why not take a break from your home improvement project and "remodel" a pumpkin? Feeling ambitious? Try carving a spooky rendition of your own home.

RemodelingCenter.com Want to make your home more eco-friendly? See how this Huffington Post blogger earned LEED points in the remodel of her 1915 Craftsman home.
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No matter how large or small your home or your budget, here are some things you can do right now to make your home more sustainable.

RemodelingCenter.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What home improvement tasks are on your to-do list in preparation for the holidays?

RemodelingCenter.com Looking for a weekend project? Why not paint your home ... online? BHG.com's Color-a-Home lets you mix and match paint virtually. Think of it as a coloring book for the big kids.
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RemodelingCenter.com Nothing feels (or smells!) as cozy as a blazing fireplace once cold weather sets in. But are you keeping yours in top shape?
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Techniques to help you inspect your wood burning fireplace to determine if cleaning or repairs are required. Use this advice to keep your fireplace working safely and effectively.

RemodelingCenter.com Sneak peek: Check out our "Design on a Budget" set for the March issue. Even with a low budget, this powder room makeover has high style.

RemodelingCenter.com Ahem. Drumroll, please. We present the 2009 Better Homes and Gardens Home Improvement Challenge Winners. These nine beauties are sure to inspire:
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Meet the nine winners from our Home Improvement Challenge. Their vision, ingenuity, and hard work are sure to inspire your next renovation project.

RemodelingCenter.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How do you care for your hardwood floors? Bona Hardwood Floor Care System visited last week to show us the best way to take care of that beautiful investment underfoot.
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Bona's mission is "Bringing out the Best in Hardwood Floors." We have been the world leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care for over 90 years, combining luxury and convenience through a world-class product offering, designed specifically for you and your floors.

RemodelingCenter.com We went to New York for a sneak peak at Valspar’s Signature Colors line that will be released in Lowe’s next month. Not only do they categorize colors by room, but they give trim color recommendations on the back of each swatch. Brilliant! In the meantime, here's our advice:
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Choose a color that will set off the walls and make you say "wow."

RemodelingCenter.com In a little more than two weeks, those trick-or-treaters will come a-knockin’. If your front door is looking scary in the wrong way, transform it into delicious eye candy with a new knob, knocker, and paint. (Don’t worry, the jack-o-lantern carving can wait.)

RemodelingCenter.com Before the dust is stirred and walls are torn down, planning your remodel is so much fun. Play around with MyDesignIn on RemodelingCenter.com and create your own floor plan—it’s a great resource to share with the professionals you hire.
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Specific information about product manufacturers and retailers, techniques and procedures, and room/project dimensions is included where available. If it is not listed, we cannot provide any further information. ...

RemodelingCenter.com TREND WATCH TUESDAY: For the uber organized with perfectly matching dishware, open rail storage in the kitchen is a dream come true. Julie from remodelista.com put together a fabulous blog post chock-full of stunning storage:
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Kitchen: Open Rail Storage Systems - We love open kitchens, but we also like organized kitchens. When kitchen space is at a premium, open rail storage systems are great space savers and keep ...

RemodelingCenter.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Are you planning to take advantage of the federal tax credits for energy-efficient updates?
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**Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified homes and products qualify for a tax credit. These tax credits are available for a number of products at the highest efficiency levels, which typically cost much more than standard products. ...




















