Home and Garden http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/ Home, gardening, decorating, and building your family articles to help you improve your world. en-us 2010-03-13T08:58:43-06:00 Adding color to a dull room http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/adding_color_to_a_dull_room_005642.html Adding color to a room can greatly enhance its visual appeal and affect the way that you feel while you are in that room. Many people struggle with how to add color to a dull room. Fortunately, you need not... Color K 2010-03-13T08:58:43-06:00 Updating light fixtures http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/updating_light_fixtures_005641.html Making your home a comfortable and updated place is a constant effort and many people enjoy the work of updating various things in their homes. Other people don't update often and find that for whatever reason they need to replace... Light K 2010-03-12T08:27:21-06:00 Top bathroom updates http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/top_bathroom_updates_005640.html When many people start thinking about updating their home, one of the last places they think about as important is the bathroom. But the bathroom can actually be a very stylish room and really contribute to the overall look and... Bathroom K 2010-03-11T08:25:01-06:00 Quick and easy ways to tackle clutter http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/quick_and_easy_ways_to_tackle_clutter_005639.html Taking on a whole house full of clutter can definitely be a daunting task, especially if you feel like you are not particularly gifted in the organization department. Fortunately, you do not have to be the master or organization, nor... Cleaning K 2010-03-10T08:22:50-06:00 Quick and easy bathroom cleaning http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/quick_and_easy_bathroom_cleaning_005638.html Few people in this world enjoy getting on their hands and knees to scrub the toilet. Yet, most of us are going to have to do this deed on a regular basis. So how can we reduce the amount of... Bathroom K 2010-03-09T08:20:54-06:00 Plant watering tips http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/plant_watering_tips_005636.html Watering plants is a task that may seem simple, but you may be surprised to find out that 80% of gardening problems are due to overwatering. Overwatering not only drowns and kills your plants, but it also wastes water, especially... Garden K 2010-03-08T08:19:11-06:00 Painting like a pro http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/painting_like_a_pro_005635.html Painting your home can be one of the best updates and can change the ambience more than almost anything else you do t your home. Painting is a relatively simple job, but should be done properly to make sure you... Painting K 2010-03-07T08:17:04-06:00 Outdoor flower beds http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/outdoor_flower_beds_005634.html Many people take for granted the front of their homes during a large part of the year, but now is the time when people start thinking about outdoor spaces and making them look better. Having outdoor flower beds is a... Flower Beds or Gardens K 2010-03-06T08:14:51-06:00 Organizing a garage http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/organizing_a_garage_005633.html Garages are wonderful places and are very convenient for keeping cars safe from the elements. But they can also be good for other things too. Storage is a great reason to have a garage but sometimes it can be difficult... Organization K 2010-03-05T08:06:44-06:00 Keep plants happy in hot weather http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/keep_plants_happy_in_hot_weather_005632.html Summer time is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. The outdoors just wouldn't be the same without flowers and plants, but not everyone is comfortable with their gardening skills. Gardening in the summer time presents its own challenges. All... Flower Beds or Gardens K 2010-03-04T08:05:04-06:00 How to clean your gas BBQ grill http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/how_to_clean_your_gas_bbq_grill_005631.html Backyard grilling is an American institution. Just about everyone who owns a grill also owns fond memories of summer barbeques and all the positive emotions that come with cooking outdoors. No one, however, has fond memories of cleaning the grill... Cleaning K 2010-03-03T08:02:02-06:00 Homemade artwork http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/homemade_artwork_005630.html Making your home beautiful can be quite easy and can also be done on a small budget. Making homemade artwork rather than purchasing your own can be a great way to customize the look of your home without breaking the... Art K 2010-03-02T08:58:33-06:00 Get your kitchen pantry organized http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/get_your_kitchen_pantry_organized_005629.html Pantry space is precious. We pack our pantries as full as we can because most of us realize that it is easier to cook when we have a well-stocked pantry. Additionally, if you have kids you know that you have... Kitchen K 2010-03-01T08:55:55-06:00 Garage floors http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/garage_floors_005628.html The garage is an often neglected part of the house and is forgotten in many renovation projects, but it can really be a great place to store things and is also a great place to keep cars. But sometimes, the... Cleaning K 2010-02-28T08:51:52-06:00 Eco friendly updates http://www.improvingyourworld.com/home/eco_friendly_updates_005627.html Many people are concerned about the size of their carbon footprint and how they are contributing to the state of the environment and making a difference in reducing their use and expenses. Living green isn't always an easy thing but... Update K 2010-02-27T08:46:19-06:00