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The Happy Home

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

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Home Improvement Inspiration: The Modern Coastal Home

Joe LeVecchi, May 6
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beach house? Even if you don't live anywhere near the beach, you dream can come tofalse

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?

Top 3 Trendy Cedar Siding Colors for Spring 2014

Joe LeVecchi, March 31
Despite the snow, it's spring and it's time to start thinking about that facelift you've been wanting to give yourfalse

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

8 Ways To Spruce Up Your House This Spring

Joe LeVecchi, February 19
With the gorgeous Northern Virginia spring season right around the corner, it's officially time to start thinking aboutfalse

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

6 Ways To Protect Your Deck This Winter

Joe LeVecchi, January 20
The Northern Virginia winter months can be brutally cold. During the winter, your home's exterior, including your deck,false

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.

5 Roofing Tips For The Winter

Joe LeVecchi, December 23
Now that winter has arrived in full force in Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland, you need to pay attention to yourfalse