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The Happy Home

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

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5 Window Buying Mistakes to Avoid

Mark Watson, August 25
For some, windows can be an afterthought -- but they shouldn't be. Windows are one of the most important exteriorfalse

Let There Be Light: All About Skylights

Exterior Medics, May 6
Skylights are a great way to introduce more natural light into your property. But many people aren't using skylights orfalse

Glimpse Into Window Styles: Analyzing Types of Windows

Exterior Medics, March 24
How much have you ever really thought about windows? Windows dramatically change the appearance of a property, but manyfalse

DIY Door and Window Trim Painting

Mark Watson, July 8
Don't let your home look old and uncared for. When the paint around your doors and windows becomes dull and dirty, itfalse

How Window Tinting Can Help Your Multi-Family Apartment Property Save

Joe LeVecchi, January 15
Multi-family apartment window tinting isn't just a great way to improve your building's privacy. It can also save you afalse

How to Choose the Right Type of Window Coverings for Your Home

Mark Watson, May 7
After you have installed the right windows, it’s time to dress them in the right coverings. Blinds, curtains, shades,false

8 Items for Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Joe LeVecchi, December 17
When the weather outside turns frightful, is your home ready for the onslaught of cold air? Prepping your home for thefalse

How to Build a Window Seat for Relaxing at Home

Joe LeVecchi, October 2
Book lovers often dream about spending a relaxing afternoon hiding out in a window seat while devouring their latestfalse

Function and Fashion: How to Measure Windows for Blinds

Mark Watson, September 5
Blinds and other window coverings add a certain appeal to your home, provide an added level of privacy, and can evenfalse

4 Upgrades to Modernize Your Older Home and Increase Home Value

Mark Watson, August 6
Do you ever look around your older home and think "Wow, this place really has potential!" only to get bogged down byfalse