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The Happy Home

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

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8 Ways to Slash Summer Energy Costs

Mark Watson, July 27
Summer is here, and with it comes the seemingly inevitable skyrocketing energy bills. Between the need to keep your airfalse

Exterior Remodeling Theme: The Nature Lover's Cottage

Mark Watson, June 4
Does your home need an exterior makeover? Something to give it a little personality? Look to the quaint cottages thatfalse

Exterior Renovation Theme: The Industrial Sleek

Mark Watson, May 16
Want to do an exterior renovation in Virginia and Maryland, but fresh out of ideas to liven up your home?

8 Designer Accent Door Surrounds For A Grand Entry Door

Mark Watson, April 10
Why should your entry door look like all of the other doors on your block?

10 Tips for a Successful Home Remodeling Project

Mark Watson, March 10
Beginning a home remodeling project can be overwhelming, but with these ten insider tips, you can help ensure thefalse

5 Signs You Need to Call Your Northern Virginia Roofing Contractor

Mark Watson, February 17
Some roofing issues can go undetected and may lead to bigger problems that can cost you a fortune.

The Shades of Winter: 6 Color Schemes For Your Home

Mark Watson, February 4
Winters in Northern Virginia can be brutally cold and depressingly gray. One creative way to fight the blues whilefalse

20 Ways To Keep Your Home Warm While Saving Energy

Mark Watson, January 6
It looks like we're in for quite a winter this year. And with low temperatures comes high utility bills.

A Very Merry Home: 4 DIY Holiday Repair Tips

Mark Watson, December 13
The season of houseguests sneaks up more quickly than anticipated, leaving some Virginia homeowners hurriedly tidyingfalse

4 Tips on Picking the Right Roofing Shingles for Your Home

Mark Watson, November 15
Odds are, you aren’t thinking much about your roof until it springs a leak and starts to affect your indoor quality offalse