2015

Investing In Hardwood Floors: Things To Know

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Are you ready to give the carpeted rooms in your house a new look? It may be time for you to remove the carpet and get hardwood floors installed, as you will enjoy multiple benefits that make the investment worthy. Find out in this article what you should know about hardwood floors so you can decide if they are right for your house or not. Why Are Hardwood Floors a Good Investment?

29 December 2015

Changes To Make When Remodeling Your Bathroom

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If you are remodeling your bathrooms, you want to do all you can to make it as comfortable and convenient as possible. A bathroom should have plenty of space for you to take care of your hygiene needs, good lighting, and extra accommodations to help you feel comfortable. The information here will help you choose additions for your bathroom that will help create the space you are looking for. Consider installing his and hers sinks

3 December 2015

Selling Your First Home? 3 Tips To Not Only Survive, But To Win

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Selling a home is often a tricky and stressful project, but when it's your first starter home, it can be overwhelming. Your lack of experience in how to sell a home is combined with a smaller home that can easily get lost in a market full of larger, fancier properties with savvy sellers. But you can do it successfully. Here are 3 inexpensive tips to get your starter house sold in a jiffy.

12 November 2015

How To Create An Elegant Living Room

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Are you redecorating you living room or are you starting from scratch? Perhaps it has stood empty for quite some time and you are now having the fun of decorating it for the first time. No matter the scenario, if you have chosen to create an elegant mood in your living room, here are some ideas that may inspire you to design something unique and beautiful. Start With The Floors - Do you want something quiet and peaceful, or are you going for something bold and dramatic?

16 October 2015

Window Replacement Safety Tips For Your Home

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If you are replacing windows in your home, there are a few things that you can do to make sure the process goes well. Keeping your home, family, and workers safe needs to be a priority. Here are four safety precautions you should take while windows are being replaced. 1. Keep Kids and Pets Away Window replacement specialists will be using different types of materials that can be hazardous for your kids and pets.

17 September 2015

Three Window Treatment Options That Will Improve Energy Efficiency

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Replacing windows is not always an option to improve energy efficiency in your home. Sometimes, replacements may be too costly or not possible to install. In these cases, other window improvements and treatments can be done. You may want to do things like add shades, shutters, or curtains to your windows. You can also add films to glass to improve energy efficiency. Here are some tips to get the most energy efficiency with window treatments:

26 August 2015

Is Cotton Carpet An Eco-Friendly Choice?

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When choosing a carpeting material, an important factor on many homeowners' lists is that the carpet is eco-friendly. If you see a cotton carpet, your first instinct may be to assume it is an eco-friendly choice, since after all, cotton is a natural material. The truth is, however, that whether or not your cotton carpet is truly an environmentally friendly choice depends on a few factors. Organic vs. Nonorganic Cotton

4 August 2015

How To Clean Silk

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Silk is an expensive, beautiful fabric that is, unfortunately, easily ruined. If you somehow get stains on your silk, here are some steps that you can take in order to make sure that you are able to recover this amazing fabric. 1. Spot Treat the Stains The first step is to spot treat the stains. This involves adding cold water to any stains that are made out of food and applying heavily diluted vinegar to any bloodstains or wine stains.

15 July 2015

3 Ways To Re-Purpose A Decorative Glass Vase

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If you receive flower bouquets every now and then, you already know how easy it is to accumulate extra vases. Or maybe you like to collect different types of vases to use as decoration. Not sure what to do with them all? Here are three great ideas for re-purposing your extra decorative glass vases. 1. Cake Stand When hosting a bridal shower, baby shower or other party, there's no need to spend big bucks on a glass or crystal cake stand when you can make your own.

22 June 2015

Four Tips To Give Your Kitchen A Modern Makeover With New Cabinets

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If you have an old, outdated kitchen, it may be time to give it a facelift. This often involves completely remodeling your design. Sometimes, just changing a few things can be enough to give your kitchen a makeover. You may want to do things like replace the cabinets, countertops and appliances. If you want to give your kitchen a modern makeover, here are some tips to help you when choosing cabinet designs:

3 June 2015