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The Happy Home

An inspirational home improvement blog for building and maintaining a lovely dwelling.

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Drab Exterior? 5 Renovations to Add New Life to an Older Home

Exterior Medics, January 5
If you have an older home, you may be yearning for something a little more stylish. Older homes tend to be fairlyfalse

All About Proper Home Insulation

Exterior Medics, September 1
A lot of people don't worry about their home insulation. They purchase a home and assume it's well-insulated, and whilefalse

How to Safely Get a Home Renovation During COVID-19

Mark Watson, April 20
COVID-19 doesn't have to disrupt your home renovation plans. While many are staying home and social distancing forfalse

Landscaping 101: How to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space

Joe LeVecchi, March 13
Sprucing up your outdoor space can make your home look like new. But what if you don't exactly have a green thumb? Itfalse

How to Choose a Door for Harsh Weather Conditions

Mark Watson, October 29
If your home regularly experiences extreme weather, your exterior door could have a lot to do with your comfort levelfalse

How to Keep Cold Air from Coming Through Windows

Mark Watson, October 10
You've made sure that your windows are securely shut, but it seems as though cold air is still coming in. Do youfalse

Your Cold Climate House Design Guide

Mark Watson, September 30
A house built in a cold area won’t necessarily have the best cold climate house design. Many home plans aren't madefalse

Winter Home Tips & Maintenance Guide

Mark Watson, September 5
Is your home ready for winter this year? If you've noticed your home struggling to keep itself warm during the pastfalse

Why You Should Clean Your Home’s Gutters for Fall

Mark Watson, August 30
Fall tends to be peak season for home maintenance tasks. As it cools off (and the leaves begin to fall), there are afalse

Build a DIY Playhouse for Your Family

Mark Watson, August 15
A playhouse is a fantastic addition to your home. Not only will your kids enjoy it, but it adds value to your property,false