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The Happy Home

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

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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

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

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

LIGHT YOUR WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE SAFELY: 5 TIPS

Mark Watson, December 23
Now that winter is officially upon us, nothing beats the heat and soothing crackling sound of a wood-burning fireplace.false

Protect Your Deck: 6 Winter Tips

Joe LeVecchi, December 15
The Greater Washington winter months can be brutally cold. During the winter, your home's exterior, including yourfalse

5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know

Mark Watson, November 13
Homeownership need not be so complicated. Here are five basic things to know if it's your first time owning a home.

How To Install Sod

Joe LeVecchi, September 27
If your lawn needs some work and you’re thinking of filling the patchy areas with nice green and healthy grass, you canfalse

Safety First! How To Powerwash Your Home Safely

Mark Watson, September 15
Although it sounds simple enough, pressure washing your home can get really complicated and even dangerous fast, if youfalse

How To Test Your Gutters For Leaks

Joe LeVecchi, August 15
Gutters serve an incredibly important function on any home. Specifically, gutters work to safely direct rain water awayfalse