2015

The Advantages Of Installing Hardwood Flooring In Your Home

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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.…

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4 Ways to Update Your Heavy Drapes

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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.…

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Solving Holiday Giving Problems With Novelty Gifts

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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…

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Using Your Outdoor Space In The Fall

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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.…

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4 Tips For Creating A Beautiful Backyard Garden

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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:…

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No Stripping Required: How To Refinish Furniture With The Old Finish Intact

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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.…

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3 Reasons Quartz Countertops Are Right For Your Home

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The material you decide to use for the countertops in your home can really make a difference. A lot of countertops tend to fail the test of time, especially in households that are highly trafficked. Yet, there is one option that stands out above the rest in high stress environments, and that is quartz. So, if you are shopping for countertops that are sure to be put to the test look, no further.…

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Getting The Most From Your Lawn Sprinklers This Summer

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As the weather heats up and lawns shrivel across the nation, many homeowners struggle to find the right balance between water conservation and maintaining an attractive and recreational yard. Whether you are facing drought restrictions or simply care about preserving the environment and its water supply, there are four easy steps you can take to ensure that your lawn irrigation runs as efficiently as possible this summer.   Choosing an Efficient Sprinkler Head…

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Landscaping Around Your Outdoor Kitchen

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Whether it consists of a simple grill and table, or an elaborate setup with a refrigerator, sink, lounge area and built-in countertops, your outdoor kitchen is a controlled environment where cooking and eating must take place. The landscaping around your outdoor kitchen should add beauty to the space without encroaching upon it. These landscaping ideas will help you keep your outdoor kitchen clean, beautiful and usable.  Use Stone Pathways Controlling mud and dirt in your outdoor kitchen is important for the continued functionality of the space.…

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The Importance Of Treating Termites During Excavation

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If you are currently in the process of excavating on your property for a new building construction, you should test for and treat termites before beginning the construction. Termites can wreak havoc on a construction site, which not be made evident until the home is built and you see the damage. Here are some things to know about termite treatment before you do the excavation. What are termites? Termites are small insects that attack different types of wood.…

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