home improvement

Choosing a Paint Finish Type

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 3rd 2009

Choosing the right paint color is hard, yes, but it's nothing compared to choosing the right paint finish. Never given a second thought about the type of finish you use in your home? It's time you did! Consider this your guide to paint finishes -- from matte to gloss and everything in between.

Best Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Reaction

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 30th 2009

Nothing makes me tear up more than watching old episodes of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. When I lived in Los Angeles, my neighbors and I had the chance to help a local family on the show and the reaction alone was more than worth the hard work. Whether there are smiles, cheers or tears, I love watching and re-watching some of the reactions of the worthy homeowners.

Insulated Garage Door Tax Credit

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 28th 2009

Act fast and you can get a $1,500 insulated garage door tax credit.

What You Need to Know About Vinyl Flooring

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 28th 2009

Vinyl is a flooring material made up of a mixture of polyvinyl chloride and plasticizers with pigments added in for color. Although there are many advantages to using vinyl, there are a few disadvantages as well. Curious to see how vinyl stands up compared to hardwood floors, laminate floors and ceramic tiles?

What You Need to Know About Engineered Stone Countertops

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 27th 2009

Engineered stone countertops resemble natural stone and are available in many colors and patterns

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by ShelterPop Staff, Posted Oct 26th 2009

What You Need to Know About Marble Countertops

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 26th 2009

Marble is a word that strikes up feelings of luxury, decadence and richness. Before granite was the big thing in kitchens, marble ruled the roost in both kitchens and bathrooms (and flooring, too!). If you had anything marble in your home, you were doing alright. Marble is still one of the most sought after materials for countertops in the realm of home improvement and it has some definite pros and cons.

What You Need to Know About Hardwood Floors

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 23rd 2009

Let's talk hardwood flooring. It can be sooo hard to choose what type of floor you want in your space, and of course -- the floor you want is not always the most functional, nor is it usually in your desired price range. Luckily, we at ShelterPop are going to start breaking down a few popular flooring options with some important pros and cons for you to keep in mind next time you consider a change in flooring.