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The Happy Home

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

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Choosing the Right Siding for Northern Virginia Homes

Mark Watson, July 24
The siding of your home is arguably the biggest factor contributing to curb appeal. Plenty of home buyers can lookfalse

Our Top Five Fireworks Destinations 2018

Mark Watson, July 3
Independence Day is one of my favorite times of the year. It's in the middle of summer and gives us a great excuse tofalse

Welcome to the Future: Creating A Smart Home

Mark Watson, June 7
Smart homes are more than just a trendy version of a science fiction fantasy. While some features are definitely morefalse

Repair or Replace? Diagnosing Your Roof Issues

Mark Watson, May 21
Even when you invest in the best roofing materials and stick to a routine maintenance and inspection schedule, yourfalse

Boost Curb Appeal to Make Your Home More Welcoming and Inviting

Mark Watson, May 7
You often hear about the entryway to your home being the place to welcome your guests, but what about your front yard?false

Make Them Shine: 6 Cleaning Tips for Gorgeous Windows

Mark Watson, April 16
Clean windows are more than just impressive to guests and neighbors. A clean window lets in more light, makes thefalse

What You Need to Know About Tree Trimming and Pruning

Mark Watson, February 20
Have you looked out your window and realized that your trees are looking a little . . . well, shaggy? If so, you're notfalse

Maintenance Tips for Your Exterior and Entry Doors

Mark Watson, February 6
Your front door is likely the entry door that receives the most attention in your home, but all of your exterior doorsfalse

How to Properly Insulate and Seal Your Home for Winter

Mark Watson, November 7
According to Energy Star, it's estimated that homeowners can save up to 15 percent on their heating bills during thefalse

5 Common Myths When Winterizing Your Home

Mark Watson, November 1
Winterizing your home is important for a variety of reasons. It allows you to conserve heat and therefore energy, itfalse