Work Away the January Blues...

We know it can get monotonous, staying indoors every evening and weekend because it's too cold and wet to be active outside.  If you're looking for something to put your idle hands to good use, look no further than MSN's ideas for winter home projects.

If you prefer a more relaxing weekend, take a look at these fun, liesurely activities to do by the warm and cozy fireplace or out in your community.

The Biggest Investment of Your Life: Making it Count

Home improvement is not just for the garage, kitchen, and bathroom.  Homeowners know what it means to pour heart and soul into a property to make it your very own.  Financially, homeownership is the biggest investment in the lives of most, so it pays to add value to your home. 

Here are some brilliant ways from HGTV to add value to your home:

• Spring for a sunroom.  Your family will enjoy summer after summer with a custom sunroom, and it certainly will raise your home's value.
• Spruce up your workspace with a home office remodel.
• Is your Master Suite just another bedroom?  Find out how Rockyedge can change that, it may be simpler than you think.
• What would your family do with a little more space?  Add a wide-open family room to bring them together.
• New windows are a simple way to improve the look of a home dramatically.

Visit HGTV for more ideas.