Here is the current list of articles. This list will be growing over time. Especially if you have something to contribute. If you feel that you have a subject that you can shed some light on, then feel free to submit it here. Anything you submit will have your byline. If you would like to see an article here on a certain topic, please suggest it here. I'll do my best to find something to fit the request and get it added. Hopefully we can get a huge library of knowledge established here. Enjoy.

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Home Improvement Article Topics:

 

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Additions:

First Floor Additions: More Room More Happiness (Part One: Beginning The Project) - by: Liz Roberts

First Floor Additions: (Part Two: Foundations - The Basis of Your Addition) - by: Liz Roberts

First Floor Additions: (Part Three: Framing Facts) - by: Liz Roberts

First Floor Additions: (Part Four: Roofing - Topping Your Addition Off) - by: Liz Roberts

First Floor Additions: (Part Five: Roofing - Finishing Off Your Addition’s Roof) - by: Liz Roberts

First Floor Additions: (Part Six: Windows and Doors) - by: Liz Roberts

First Floor Additions: (Part Seven: Vinyl Siding and Shutters) - by: Liz Roberts

Air Conditioning:

Can Your Central Air Conditioning System Handle The Summer Heat? - by: News Canada

Basements:

Sump Pump Installation for Do-It-Yourselfers - by: Robert Clarke

Remedies For A Wet Basement - by: Robert Clarke

Wine Cellars : Part One: Plotting and Prepping - by: Liz Roberts

Wine Cellars : Part Two: The First Phases of Installation - by: Liz Roberts 

Wine Cellars : Part Three: Putting The Finishing Touches On Your Wine Cellar - by: Liz Roberts

So You've Decided to Finish Your Basement! - by: Patrick Condon

Beautifying Your Basement - by: ARA Content

Bathrooms:

Your New Toilet – Looks Plus Efficiency (Part One of a bathroom renovation series) - by: Liz Roberts

Bathroom Sinks And Faucets – Pretty and Practical (Part Two of a bathroom renovation series) - by: Liz Roberts

Sink Into Your Tub Installation – (Final part of a bathroom renovation series) - by: Liz Roberts

Ceilings:

Thinking About Ornate, Tin Ceilings ? - by: Jean Morrison  New

Dropped Ceilings: Adding Coziness To Your Remodeled Basement - by: Liz Roberts

Tin Ceilings : Another Century's Elegance In Modern Homes - by: Liz Roberts

Decks and Patios:

Makeover Your Deck or Patio in Less Than a Day - by: Malcolm Kay  

The Art of Power Washing - by: Henry Bockman

Decking Out Your Outdoor Areas - by: Gail McCauley, the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

Warm Up the Night! Patio Heaters and Fire Pits - by: Debbie Rodgers

Fall Is The Time To Winterize Your Deck - by Wolman Woodcare

Spring Deck Prep Tips - by Wolman Woodcare

Restore and Protect Your Deck - by Wolman Woodcare

Retractable Awnings Offer the Best of Both Worlds - by ARA

Doors:

Doors - Opening Your Options (Part 1 of a door series) - by: Liz Roberts

Door Installation : An Easy Open and Shut Job (Part 2 of a door series) - by: Liz Roberts

Sliding Glass Doors : Letting The Outside In (Part 3 of a door series) - by: Liz Roberts

Sliding Glass Doors : Installing Your Sliding Doors (Part 4 of a door series)  - by: Liz Roberts

Flooring:

What's Underfoot? Flooring for Pets & People - Penny J. Leisch 

Ten Things You May Not Know About Selecting Hardwood Flooring - by: Doug Bolton

How To Select Scraped/Distressed Hardwood Flooring - by: Doug Bolton

Cork's Coziness Makes It Ideal Flooring - by: News Canada

Carpet Takes Center Stage - by: News Canada

Adding Texture To Your Floors Adds Texture To Room - by: News Canada

Electric Radiant Floor Warming - by ARA Content

Heating:

Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter - Overlooked Sources of Heat Loss in the Home - by Mark D. Tyrol, P.E.

Use The Summer To Winterize And Update Your Heating Equipment - by: News Canada

Interior Decorating: (also see Painting)

Wall Paper: An Old Classic For Modern Homes - by: Liz Roberts New

Don’t Hang Yourself: How To Properly Apply Wallpaper - by: Liz Roberts New

Making an Entrance: Curb Appeal Ideas That Extend Inside the Home - by: Gail McCauley, the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

Color Trend 2004: Spring and Summer - by: Gail McCauley, the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

Finding a Color Scheme - Decorating with What you Have - by: Tammy Jo Schoppet

Fresh Ideas Herald Fall Decorating - by: ARA Content

Eastern Influences On Western Interiors: Japanese Décor - Part I of II - Color, Texture and Contrast, Display - by: Catherine McGivern

Kitchens:

Painting a Kitchen Masterpiece (part one of a kitchen renovation series) - by: Liz Roberts

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing (part two of a kitchen renovation series) - by: Liz Roberts

Kitchen Countertops: Icing On The Cake (part three of a kitchen renovation series) - by: Liz Roberts

A Self Built Kitchen Island: Your Perfect Holiday Gift (part four of a kitchen renovation series) - by: Liz Roberts

Lighting:

Light Up the Night! Quick Facts about Outdoor Lighting - by: Debbie Rodgers

Lighting up Your Life - by: Paul Forte

Make a Grand Entrance of Your Front Door - by: Debbie Rodgers

Experts Offer Lighting Tips for the Bedroom - by ARA

Miscellaneous:

Home Theater: Part One: A Hollywood Luxury For Your Home - by: Liz Roberts

Home Theater: Part Two: Finishing Your Home Theater - by: Liz Roberts

Rodent Proofing Your Home - by: T. Taylor

10 Tips for Working With a Contractor - by: Debbie Rodgers

Home Audit: Ensure Optimal Insulation Levels For Maximum Energy Savings - by: News Canada

Essential Tools For Home Improvement - by: News Canada

Fountains of Refreshment - by: Debbie Rodgers

Be Safe When Performing Home Improvement Projects - by: ARA Content

Painting:

Add Flare To Your Rooms (part one of series) - by: Liz Roberts

Create a Memorable Canvas With Glazes (part two of series) - by: Liz Roberts New

Make Your Everyday Walls Unique (part three of a series) - by: Liz Roberts New

YourWall :Your Canvas (part four of a series) - by: Liz Roberts New

Interior Painting : Creating Your Masterpiece Room   (part one of a series) - by: Liz Roberts

Starting Your Interior Painting : Prepping and Painting Your Canvas (part two of a series) - by: Liz Roberts

Finishing Touches On Your Masterpiece (part three of a series) - by: Liz Roberts

Painting 101: Select the right sheen for your paint project - by: Gail McCauley, the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

Remodeling Trends Offer Personalization and Longevity - by: Gail McCauley, the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

To Tape or Not to Tape (painting rooms in your home) - by ARA

Plumbing:

Building a New Home? Don't Take Plumbing for Granted - by: ARA Content

Choosing a Plumbing System - by ARA

How Dependable is Your Plumbing - by ARA

Remodeling:

Change In Your Closet  - by: Liz Roberts NEW  

Remodeling Trends Offer Personalization and Longevity - by: Gail McCauley, the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

Spruce Up Your Home Without Busting Your Budget - by: ARA Content

Save Money When You Renovate - by: News Canada

Ready to Move? Consider Remodeling Instead - by: ARA Content

The Time to Remodel Your Home is Now - by: ARA Content

Year-Round Tree House: Attic Renovations Create Fun Space For Play - by: News Canada

Simple Recipe for a Successful Home Remodeling Project - by ARA

Renovating a Kitchen? Get a Kitchen Designer Now! - by ARA

Roofing:

The Art of Ice Dam Removal - by: Henry Bockman

The Art of Gutter Cleaning - by: Henry Bockman

New Gutters Equal A Dryer Winter - by: Liz Roberts

What's Up With The Roof? - by: Liz Roberts

Roofing Secrets Revealed - by: ARA Content

Did Your Roof Survive the Cold Weather? - by ARA Content

Sunrooms and Solariums:

Sunrooms - A Sunny Retreat - by: Liz Roberts

Beyond the Box: Outdoor Spaces Can Extend the Boundaries of Your Home - by: ARA Content

Tile:

The Many Sides of Tile - by: Liz Roberts

Windows:

Updating Your windows - by: Liz Roberts