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The Happy Home

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

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5 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas for Backyard Bliss

Joe LeVecchi, September 7
Creating a backyard haven is on the agenda for many families as the weather heads towards the long, delightful nightsfalse

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

Light Up Your Patio for Outdoor Entertaining

Mark Watson, August 20
With the dog days of summer winding down and long fall nights headed our way, taking our entertainment activities tofalse

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

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

Unique Tools to Add to Your Homeowner's Tool Set

Joe LeVecchi, June 21
Few things are more satisfying than being able to attend to basic home repairs and improvements yourself. Because offalse

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