Archive for January, 2011

Shoveling Snow by the Foot

Posted by admin January 30th, 2011

By Mark J. Donovan The snow in New Hampshire can get quite deep in January and February. This January has been particularly brutal. Snow storms have come every few days dropping anywhere from 6 to 18 inches at a time. There is at least two feet of snow on the ground, deck and roofs and [...]

The Evolution and History of Fairy Lights

Posted by Kath Dawson January 24th, 2011

The history of the use of lights at Christmas goes back quite a way in time. Before electricity was even invented, candles were used during the holiday season as decoration around the house. It would have been impossible back then to predict the kind of Christmas lighting that is available today, when everyone was using just candles.

How to Properly Integrate Wedding Lights into that Special Event

Posted by Kath Dawson January 24th, 2011

Wedding lights are often used by couples at their wedding to add a certain amount of flair and excitement to the festivities. These lights often look like Christmas lights and are used to decorate various parts of the wedding backdrop. Anyone looking for lights for their wedding should check out any Christmas tree lights for some unique, quirky inspiration.

Decorating Tips for Christmas Lighting and Festive Times of Year

Posted by Kath Dawson January 24th, 2011

The holidays are a time of the year that brings everyone together and Christmas lights have a lot to do with that holiday cheer. Everyone loves to view the lights on all the houses at this time of the year. For a lighting setup to be a success, one must know what they are doing when putting the lights up around the house.

Secrets for the Best Use of Christmas Party Lights

Posted by Kath Dawson January 24th, 2011

Christmas time is a hugely popular time for parties with family and friends. Everyone seems to throw at least one party around that time of year, and proper lighting is huge when it comes to the success of an event. For a party during the Christmas season, festive lighting is the way to make sure an event goes down as a positive memory for everyone that is invited.

How to Safely Use Outdoor Christmas Lights in the Next Holiday Season

Posted by Kath Dawson January 24th, 2011

Every year around the end of December, millions of people around the world decide to light up their neighborhood with festive lights. Whether they are red, white, green, or any other colour, a nice batch of Christmas lights are sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. It should be noted that lights during the holidays are not always fun and games because individuals need to be careful while they are decorating.

Release of HouseSight on HomeAdditionPlus.com

Posted by admin January 19th, 2011

HouseSight is the Internet Destination for Sharing and Managing Home Remodeling Projects By Mark J. Donovan Today I launched “HouseSight” on www.HomeAdditionPlus.com. HouseSight is a social networking community for DIY home improvement enthusiasts and contractors to share their home remodeling project experiences and knowledge. It’s also a great place to get ideas for your next [...]

The Chillaxing Generation Y Housing Requirements

Posted by admin January 17th, 2011

What Today’s Younger Generation Requires for Living SpaceBy Mark J. Donovan Based on reports from the housing convention held last week in Florida, the chillaxing Y generation says no thanks to mom and dad’s old school home styles and values out in the burbs. Instead, they prefer the large crash pad in the city where [...]

More Snow and Fixing a Cracked Ceiling are on the Agenda for this Weekend

Posted by admin January 7th, 2011

By Mark J. Donovan More snow is on the way for tonight and tomorrow here in New Hampshire, and I’ve finally decided to fix the cracked ceiling in my family room, for good this time. I expect much of tomorrow to be split between snow blowing and shoveling, and installing trim along the roof peak [...]

Build a Small Interior Tropical Garden to Take Away the Winter Blues

Posted by admin January 4th, 2011

By Mark J. Donovan One way to deal with the cold and dark nights associated with snowy winters is to build a small indoor tropical garden area in your home. In our home we built a small interior garden in one of the corners of our family room. To create our garden oasis we used [...]

HomeAdditionPlus.com Announces "Installing Baseboard Trim Ebook"

Posted by admin January 2nd, 2011

HomeAdditionPlus.com’s Unveils its Latest Product, the “Installing Baseboard Trim Ebook” By Mark J. Donovan I just released my new “Installing Baseboard Trim Ebook“. It is chocked full of helfpul tips and secrets on how to install baseboard trim like the pros. The Ebook is 18 pages long and loaded with easy-to-read instructions and supporting photographs [...]