Incorporating trees into your landscape design is a great way to brighten up your space and improve curb appeal. Planting trees in the yard can even increase your property’s value by 10 to 20 percent, and will save you plenty of money on heating and air conditioning costs throughout the year. What’s more is that your new trees will help lower your household’s carbon footprint, as each one can devour up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide every year as it matures.…
When you design the outside of your home, it is easy to focus just on what you can do to increase its curb appeal. In this light, awnings might not be the first thing that you would think of. On the other hand, the outside of your home is not about looks only. In fact, the components you choose to add to your home’s facade can help to improve your home’s performance in a few different ways.…
At some point in time or another, you end up wanting to redecorate your bedroom and turn it into a haven you can enjoy for quite some time. Everyone needs to change things up at some point in time. If you are someone who loves the outdoors and wants to bring nature into your bedroom, there is no time like the present to do so. With a few simple decorating tips, you can make your once boring bedroom, into a nature lover’s paradise.…
If you have a small room in your home, there are several tricks you can use to make it feel larger than it is in actuality. The colors of your walls, decor you use in the room, and way you tend to windows can all have an impact by giving the illusion of added space. Here are some tips to use with drapery selection and placement to help make your small living space feel larger.…
Hardwood flooring has been a favorite among homeowners for many years. This type of flooring adds a stunning beauty to any home and goes well with all different types of decor. These are some of the other advantages of having hardwood flooring installed in your home.
Long Lasting And Durable
Hardwood flooring is one of the most durable types of flooring on the market today. In fact, once a hardwood floor is installed, it may even last throughout the lifetime of the home with proper care.…
Heavy drapes can provide a luxurious touch to any room. They are often found on large floor to ceiling windows, where the fabric provides insulation and makes a decor statement. Drapery such as these are meant to last for many years, since replacements can be costly. The following tips and ideas can help you refurbish and breathe new life into your existing drapes.
Tip #1: Freshen Them Up
Dust and loose dirt can leave previously bright fabrics look dull and dirty.…
The holidays are expensive. By the time you have purchased all your loved ones appropriate gifts and figured out something for your children’s teachers and the mail carrier, you are probably tapped out. Then - whoops - you remember you haven’t gotten anything for the office secret Santa or your bowling league’s grab bag. That’s the time you need to turn to gag or cheap novelty gifts.
One Size Fits All…
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. Fall is here so it’s time to stash your outdoor furniture in the garage and wait for summer’s return, right? Wrong! There are plenty of ways to extend the use of your outdoor living space into the fall. Read on for some tips.
Light
Gone are the days when you could enjoy the sun until 8pm or later. But that doesn’t mean your nights should end earlier.…
Having your own backyard space is quite a luxury, and many homeowners dream of having a beautiful garden to call their own. If all you have right now is a weed covered patch of dirt it may sound difficult to create a lush, gorgeous garden, but with a little time and effort it won’t be long before you can enjoy being outdoors while surrounded by your plants and flowers. Use the following tips to design an amazing garden space in your own backyard:…
When it comes to refinishing furniture, the first thing that most people do is to strip the old finish away. Although this usually creates the best foundation for a new finish, it isn’t always necessary. Unless your furniture is showing specific signs of damage to the finish, you can easily refinish it without having to strip that old finish off. This is important if you’re preserving a piece of wood furniture that’s very old or you want to protect the history of a piece of furniture.…
