Summer weather brings flowers, the smell of the grill, picnics and unfortunately, bugs.

So you finally got the flat panel TV of your dreams. Sleek, compact and high definition, it’s the crowning glory of your home entertainment system. So how do you best showcase this jewel? The experts advise – take it to the wall.

For most people, overnight house guests go hand-in-hand with the holidays. Rather than waiting until the last minute when stress levels are already high, fall is the ideal time to begin preparing for company and refresh the guest bath. In fact, updating a tired bathroom can be an easy goal to achieve on any budget.

Imagine leaving a window open all winter long -- the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding pull-down attic stair, a whole house fan, a fireplace or clothes dryer, that may be just what is occurring in your home every day.

You might be tempted to cover water stains by applying a fresh coat of paint. But, chances are, it won’t work. Most water stains will bleed right through ordinary paint -- no matter how many coats you apply. Fortunately, there are ways to permanently block water stains and prevent them from ruining your new paint job.

With summer in the air, you're just itching to get that home improvement project going. It's a great time to install a rain garden, improve storm-water runoff in your yard, redo your windows or siding, or even change the look of one of the rooms inside your house with new paint and furniture.

In the age of the popular home makeover television shows many homeowners may be intimidated by home “makeovers” or renovations. But they don’t need to be.