Maureen Blaney Flietner

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Maureen Blaney Flietner is an award-winning freelance writer and former daily newspaper staff writer, copy editor, and section editor. A member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, Ms. Flietner contributes to a range of publications, including Renovate Your World and Hobby Farms, and The Horse.

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JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
Choosing Interior Paint Color

Paint is the easiest and most economical way to update a room's look. Selecting the right paint color or colors is a big part of the process. Start by examining the room. Consider the amo...

JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
Should You Consider a Concrete House?

Far from the misconceptions of dark, damp, musty-smelling structures, today’s concrete homes can be designed to stand up to extreme weather, rising heating and cooling costs, and growing ...

JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
Custom Moldings: Top Tips for Duplicating Interior Trim

Molding profiles tend to represent eras in building design. As architectural details, moldings often serve to pinpoint a building’s place in time. Those who own period or historic homes o...

JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
Upgrade to a Basement System

Finishing the basement is a smart way to add space to your home. Using a complete basement system package may be the smartest way to insulate, finish and upgrade that space. Unlike a trad...

MAY 15, 2012 | TUESDAY
Checklist: A Safe and Insurable Yard

To be sure that the outside of your home is safe and insurable, review the exterior for overall safety. Aside from alarm systems, deadbolt locks, and smoke detectors, it’s important to ma...

MAY 15, 2012 | TUESDAY
How To: Dry a Wet Basement

A basement water problem can be as obvious as there being several inches of floodwater standing at the base of the stairs. But runaway moisture doesn't always manifest itself in plainly v...

JULY 14, 2011 | THURSDAY
Know the Rules for Finished Basements

Converting your basement is like finding new space, fully equipped with plumbing and heat. Before you begin your remodeling, however, you’ll need to check local codes for safety exits or ...