Home Improvement
The central resource of HouseNet's home
improvement area is the Library of Articles
that contains hundreds of features about
home improvement, repairs, and building
projects. This information covers the full
spectrum of all things related to the home
improvement field with basic guidelines,
planning, and in-depth how-to instructions.
Topics include: Accessible Design; Appliances
and Electronics; Ceilings, Walls and Floors;
Doors, Windows and Cabinets; Electrical;
Exterior Maintenance; Heating, Cooling and
Ventilation; Insulation and Weather-stripping;
Materials and Tools; Plumbing; Safety and
Security; Painting and Refinishing; Wall-papering;
Remodeling; Shelving and Storage;
and Woodworking.
The library at HouseNet is a growing
resource that's refreshed with new material.
Because it's always accessible, the Library
is a resource that never closes. Visitors can
find a solution to a problem or an answer to
a question any time day or night.
Homeowners who tackle projects themselves
can find down-to-earth advice in Do It
Yourself or Not?-a feature that analyzes
project from the perspective of how much it
costs in time, tools, and talent compared with
hiring a contractor.
A lot of information at HouseNet comes from
the visitors themselves who add their best
advice. Real people in real houses add their
tips to a growing database of categories such
as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting,
and woodworking.
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Lawn and Gardening
First-time and serious gardeners alike will find
a bounty of lawn and gardening know-how in
this area. This area is the ultimate gardener's
resource thanks to the expertise of the National
Gardening Association, whose feature
articles range from the very basic to the most
detailed information about gardening.
The lawn and garden Library of Articles
include: Good Gardening Practices; Growing
Seasons; Soil and Climate. Also featured
are articles on: Pest Control; Maintenance
Chores; Specifics about Flowers, Vegetables,
Herbs, Fruits, Berries, and Vines. More
information includes: Lawn Care; Landscape
and Design; Specialty Gardens.
The dollars and cents of lawn and gardening
projects are featured in Do It Yourself or Not?
-so enthusiasts can analyze what's involved
in a project before beginning.
Regional experts share their knowledge and
experience about gardening in various parts
of the country. Visitors participate by contribut-ing
their special know-how to a database of
gardening tips and recipes from their home-grown
gardens.
Home Decorating
Decorating can mean different things to
different people, but it all starts with the
basics of design and the desire to create a
comfortable and pleasing home. The basics
of home design such as choosing color, laying
out designs, and selecting furnishings and
materials are the foundation of the material in
this area. Suggestions for craft and sewing
projects make the area come alive with colorful
ideas to enhance any home.
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To meet this wide scope of interest, the home
decorating Library of Articles features topics
including: Living and Dining Spaces; Kitchens;
Bathrooms; Floors; Windows and Walls;
Special Paints and Finishes; Wallcoverings.
Charming handmade projects include step-by-step
instructions for sewing home furnishings
and window treatments for every room in the
house. Entertaining ideas for all occasions
are featured along with how-to articles about
decorating, painting, and wallcoverings. A
special Holidays area is a year-round resource
for seasonal project ideas and crafts.
The cost of doing a project vs. hiring a
contractor/designer is covered in the
Decorating Do It yourself or Not? section
which provides a quick reference on a variety
of projects.
Experts in the decorating field share their
wit and wisdom in weekly columns designed
to help answer visitor questions and concerns
about their own home decorating projects.
Shopping Center
HouseNet's new online marketplace lets
visitors shop from a wide-range of catalogs
24-hours a day from the convenience of their
homes. While gathering valuable information
and ideas, HouseNet neighbors can view and
purchase merchandise online from catalogs
like Safety Zone, Ross-Simons, Domestications,
Colonial Garden Kitchens and Improvements.
HouseNet's robust online shopping capabilities
make buying gifts and items for the home
quick and easy. To order products, visitors
simply click on the home and garden products
of their choice and provide a credit card
number and mailing address. Visitors can
also request traditional copies of well-know
catalogs.
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