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5 Signs it is Time to Resurface Your Floors
Hardwood floors are a sophisticated addition to your home and do add to the home's resale value. However, there is no secret that the hardwood...
on Jan 18, 2020
Sandy Soil: The Best Plants to Grow In
The main peculiarities of the sandy soil, its pluses and minuses. Useful tips on how to improve the sandy soil. Examples of the plants that can be...
on Jan 16, 2020
6 Ideas to Help Keep Your House Cool Without High Utility Bills
Keeping the home comfortable is a vital part of homeownership, but not when it begins to drain your finances. Here, we look at a few smart ways you...
on Jan 11, 2020
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets the Right Way
One of the most common questions homeowners have about DIY home painting projects is how do I repaint my kitchen cabinets? You may be surprised to...
on Jan 10, 2020
Top-Loading Washing Machine DIY Troubleshooting and Repair Guide
What is wrong With your washing machine? Listed here are some common problems that can occur with your top-loading washing machines include It...
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Home Interior Design
by Guest on Jul 30, 2010
The interior of a home can often say as much about a person as the clothes they wear. The passion for interior design is growing. Many households are taking more care about the pieces of furniture they buy, the look they want to achieve and maybe experimenting with colours, textures and design styles. Continue reading →
Solutions for 3 Common Apartment Design Problems
by Guest on Aug 3, 2010
When you live in an apartment, your ability to correct design and decorating problems is limited. From the obvious issues to the design problems that were seemingly snuck in forever to torture future tenants, apartment issues can be hard to live with without some renter renovations. With a little bit of know how and some creativity, the solutions for three of the most common apartment design problems below can be accomplished in less than a day. Continue reading →
Decorate Your Home with Contemporary Styles
by Guest on Nov 22, 2010
Home decoration is must as the home reflects our personality. Home decorating could be done in various ways. As there are different decorating styles are present one could choose any according to their choice. There comes a varied change in the decorating style of the home. Living with the same old furniture could be bored so you need to remove the unnecessary one so to give a fresh look to the room. Changing the position of some accessories or furniture could give a new look to your home. Continue reading →
How to Build an Awesome Home Theater Gaming System
by Guest on Nov 25, 2010
Setting up a home theater gaming system can be a lot of fun. Doing a little research first, then making a few field trips to see the potential electronic devices and theater seating you will use, planning a strategy to allow for upgrades and anticipate new technologies on the horizon; all will provide intense feelings of personal satisfaction when you feel the spine tingling rush that comes from killing that first zombie or throwing a smack down on some trash talking Halo wannabe. Continue reading →
3 Easy Bathroom Murals
by Guest on Nov 29, 2010
When you need a new look for your bathroom, there are many different styles and looks available. Traditional bathroom decor is now joined with modern design, whimsical patterns and looks that were never considered bathroom designs in the past. To accompany these looks there are wallpaper borders, framed prints and vinyl wall decals. While they may work well in other areas of the home, sometimes those types of decor do not hold up well in the moisture rich environment of the bathroom. Instead of wasting money on things that will not last, try painting a wall mural instead. Bathroom murals are fun and easy to create; they can be inspired by what is in the bathroom, or inspire the rest of the bathroom's decor. Continue reading →
Decorating for Your Kids
by Guest on Dec 27, 2010
Decorating a child’s room can be a fun and learning experience for both you and your kids. There are so many bedroom decorating ideas for children today that anything goes. The best way to decorate a child’s room is to let the child take the “decorating wheelâ€. Take inspiration from there favorite television shows, movies, or toys. There really is no limit when it comes to this type of decorating. Continue reading →
How to Choose Tile
by Guest on Sep 15, 2011
It is a common agony many of us go through in the pre tiling stages. There are plenty of web sites offering instruction on the mechanics of cutting & setting tile without acknowledging the tortuous journey of getting past the sales counter. Continue reading →
Make Your own Curtains
by Guest on Nov 17, 2011
Here's an easy way to spruce up a room that doesn't cost very much money at all: make your own curtains. Nothing dates a room more than old curtains that are either drab and dingy or made from a now unfashionable material. However, it's so easy to make your own, it's a wonder more people don't try it themselves. Continue reading →
Traditional vs Modern Living Rooms
by Guest on Dec 14, 2011
Modern living room furniture can differ wildly from piece to piece. Many modern sofas, sectionals and loveseats may be designed and imported from Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, and other European countries. These modern living room pieces are generally upholstered in a number of different ways, mainly consisting of Italian & top grain leather, vinyl, suede, microfiber and microsuede. Many sofas and sectionals will actually feature built in end tables, storage space, cup holders, adjustable headrests & footrests and even architectural lighting or LED lighting incorporated right into the design. The designs are usually unique and beautiful, this includes many that are unsymmetrical, artsy, curved, boxy or feature straight contemporary lines. Continue reading →
Which Mattress is Right for You?
by Guest on Apr 25, 2012
When people purchase a mattress, they do not really think about what is right for them, rather, people simply just purchase the most commonly talked about mattresses that TV and various other advertising sources say is comfortable. It is important to spend a bit of time contemplating about the right type of mattress for ourselves because according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), people spend almost one-third of their lives sleeping. Continue reading →
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