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The Happy Home

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

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Why You Should Clean Your Home’s Gutters for Fall

Mark Watson, August 30
Fall tends to be peak season for home maintenance tasks. As it cools off (and the leaves begin to fall), there are afalse

Build a DIY Playhouse for Your Family

Mark Watson, August 15
A playhouse is a fantastic addition to your home. Not only will your kids enjoy it, but it adds value to your property,false

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

Renovating on Your Time: Choosing the Best Season for Your Project

Mark Watson, February 18
Do you have some renovation projects that have been weighing heavily on your mind? When's the right time to getfalse

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

6 Tips For Planning A Sunroom

Mark Watson, August 8
A sunroom is a great place in the home for relaxing, enjoying family, and admiring the outside area surrounding yourfalse

10 Tricks To Make Your Ceiling Look Higher

Joe LeVecchi, March 10
When you're considering major home improvements such as a roofing installation or roof repair, you might be consideringfalse

Exterior Renovation Theme: The Greek Revival

Mark Watson, January 15
The Greek Revival became an architectural movement in the US in the late nineteenth century. The style's color palettefalse

Brighter Winter: Add Light, Color and Whimsy to Your Home

Joe LeVecchi, January 14
Let's face it, we don't usually get a break from Old Man Winter during the days of cold and darkness that stretch fromfalse