DIY Home Remodeling

Home remodeling stores such as Home Depot and Lowes have held their own in these recent tough economic times. Some have speculated that this is largely due to the Do-It-Yourself home remodeling trends that have seen an increase in homeowners completing more of the types of remodeling projects that they might have previously contracted out to others.

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New Websites to Unveil

I've been working hard (and collaborating with several fellow writers from eHow and Associated Content) to get FOUR new websites up and running over the last month or so. Each has a distinct theme, and features lots of articles and resources. Check 'em out when you can.

Hearth-n-Home:
Hearth & Home contains a variety of resources and articles designed to help you make your home and family the best it can be. Topics include green living, remodeling projects, hobbies and crafts, health and nutrition, travel and pets.

Small Biz Digest:
Whether you are a current small business owner trying to stay afloat, considering a start-up business, freelancing after a layoff, or are a work-at-home entrepreneur, we've got plenty of info, tips, articles and more to help you succeed in the world of Small Business.



For Women By Women:
FWBW's articles are all written by women. Topics include work & career, motherhood, beauty, and health.

I hope you'll bookmark the sites, as we will be adding content to them every month!

Maximizing Your Home Value

The recent downturn in the real estate market has meant for some that the value of their home or neighborhood is nowhere near what it was 18 months ago. Home sellers that might not have worried as much about their home's current condition before, are now realizing they'll need to do everything humanly possible to sell it at a decent price (or even sell it at all). If this applies to you, check out these articles:
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Check out Hearth-N-Home's remodeling section for a few more tips that can help maximize your home.

It's All About the Driving

Planning a road trip for the upcoming long weekend? Thinking of including the family dog? Or perhaps, you're looking for a few ways to stay safe and sane on your daily commute. [ADDITIONAL CONTENT/ARTICLE LINKS REMOVED]