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The Happy Home

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

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How to Convert Your Garage into a Living Space with Exterior Medics

Mark Watson, July 25
It's time. You need more space. But you've spent a lot of time making your house a home, and you're not ready to move.false

Vinyl Siding vs. Cedar Siding

Mark Watson, June 18
Vinyl siding and cedar siding—while both of them will protect your home, they couldn't be more different. Vinyl sidingfalse

How to Choose the Right Type of Window Coverings for Your Home

Mark Watson, May 7
After you have installed the right windows, it’s time to dress them in the right coverings. Blinds, curtains, shades,false

9 Places Where Mold or Mildew Appear in Your Home

Mark Watson, March 20
Are you worried about the potential for mold and mildew around your home? Mold and mildew can be difficult to get ridfalse

Planning Your Vegetable and Herb Garden

Joe LeVecchi, February 6
It's that time again: the time when gardeners start furiously drawing in notebooks and writing out spreadsheets to planfalse

Choosing the Right Fire Pit for Your Backyard

Joe LeVecchi, January 30
A fire pit can be a beautiful and functional focal point of your backyard, but deciding on what kind of fire pit to getfalse

8 Items for Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Joe LeVecchi, December 17
When the weather outside turns frightful, is your home ready for the onslaught of cold air? Prepping your home for thefalse

How to Prep Your Kitchen for Holiday Baking Success

Mark Watson, December 10
It's baking season! Once the holidays hit, it's time to get the apron on. But baking can be a lot of work, especiallyfalse

Clear Your Yard: How to Compost Leaves

Mark Watson, November 26
With the arrival of autumn also comes the arrival of piles of leaves on your front lawn. Although the color change andfalse

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Homeowners

Mark Watson, November 19
Thanksgiving is a busy day, full of lots of food and lots of people bustling around. Whether you’re home or away, thefalse