2017

  • Choosing The Right Material For Your Blinds


    Blinds are a popular foundational window treatment. You can let blinds stand alone, but many homeowners layer them with curtain panels, swags, and other window treatments. Blinds are ideal for controlling light, privacy, and air. The following four common materials for blinds have their advantages and disadvantages — the decision is up to your needs and preferences. Aluminum Blinds Aluminum is common for Venetian blinds, which are those with horizontal, pivoting slats.
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  • Springtime Again? 2018 Color Trends To Consider When Repainting Your Home


    With winter settling in all over the northern hemisphere, it can be hard to believe that the weather will ever warm up again—but just as it's never too early to begin planning for spring and summer activities, it's never to early to start considering what adjustments you want to make to your home once the thaw begins. A fresh coat of paint for the fresh new season is a great way to liven your home back up after the frost—and if you're going to repaint, why not lean into the color trends that accompany spring in 2018?
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  • Lighting Design Mistakes To Avoid When Decorating A Home


    When it comes to decorating a room, you need to think about more than just furniture and accessories. Lighting design plays a huge role in the overall appearance of a room, but many homeowners forget to carefully think out their lighting design. The lighting that you use in any room will enhance the space and complement the rest of the decor. If you're moving into a new house and need to decorate or redecorating a room, avoid the following lighting mistakes:
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  • Make Your Bathroom Beautiful, Warm And Cozy With These Renovation Ideas


    You may have made the choice to renovate your bathroom after getting fed up with its current condition. However, if you want your bathroom to stop looking so sterile or gloomy, you'll need to have ideas like the ones laid out here. Choose Rich Colors Before thinking about individual pieces, think about the background you'll be putting them in. You'll need to repaint during the renovation, and the colors you choose will have a lot dot do with the finished look.
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  • Tips For Buying And Maintaining Glass Railing


    If you are looking to install some glass railings on your property, it is important that you learn a little bit more about the companies that provide this service and do your best to make a purchase. There are a lot of companies that can assist you with a custom installation, in addition to some ongoing maintenance and repair. Follow the tips below to get the service that you need for your glass railing.
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  • The Health Benefits Of Ditching That Shower Curtain & 3 Types Of Glass Shower Doors You May Not Have Known Existed


    If you are still using shower curtains to help keep your bathroom dry while your family members are showering, then you may not realize that there are many benefits that come with ditching the shower curtains for good after making just a small investment in glass shower doors. While glass shower doors do have other benefits, such as helping you save money in the end when you don't have to repurchase many expensive shower curtains over the years after you have a glass door installed, one of their best benefits can be an improvement in the health of your family.
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  • Just How Much Replacing Your Home's Windows Can Lower Your Energy Bills


    If you own a home, then you are likely always looking for ways you can save money on all of the expenses that can accumulate when being a homeowner. Aside from your mortgage payment, one of your largest monthly expenses is likely your energy bills. However, keeping your thermostat at a temperature a bit higher than usual in the summer and a bit lower in the winter can lead to your family feeling uncomfortable, and keeping those window blinds shut on those sunny summer days can just lead to your family turning on more indoor lights than usual, increasing your electricity bill.
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  • 4 Major Benefits Of Water Softening


    If you live in a region of the country with hard water, your household water most likely contains high levels of certain minerals which leave behind deposits and buildup everywhere from your plumbing system to your hair and skin. Adding a whole house water softening system is an easy solution which can make a dramatic difference and eliminate many issues related to hard water. Here are four of the biggest benefits of water softening systems:
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  • Advantages Of Using Natural Stones In Your Yard


    When you're considering doing some landscaping in your yard, one of the earliest decisions that you'll need to make is to choose which materials you'll use for the project. Generally, you'll be using a wide range of materials, but it's advantageous to consider incorporating natural stone. You can visit a local supplier that can give you several choices of stone — different sizes, shapes, and even colors. You can then load up some pails of your own if you don't need a large selection of stones, or have a truck deliver a load to your driveway.
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  • Three Things You Should Know About Water Damage


    As a homeowner, water damage occurring in your home is never something you want to have to face. This is because water can cause extensive damage and require a thorough restoration process that can take quite a bit of time to complete. However, if you do have to deal with water damage in your home at some point, here are three things you should know: Flood Damage is Different in the Eyes of Your Insurance: When you file a claim for the water damage in your home, you need to know what kind of flooding you are dealing with.
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