Dusting Tips to Clean Your Home Week in and week out dust returns for a visit. Especially during these pollen filled Springs in Cleveland, Oh! No matter what you do to keep it away, it returns for another day of microfiber cloths, water, long handles, and polish spritz. Although dusting is a standard housekeeping phenomenon, you can reduce the amount of dust in your home by following these simple yet...

Right Pergola for Your Space our home deserves an outside space you can love, use and enjoy all year round. To make the most out of your backyard, pergolas are an intrinsic and practical feature to invest in. Originally used by ancient Egyptians to escape the heat, they're one of the oldest garden structures. Pergolas have stood the test of time. Today, these architecture designs have advanced to suit our...

Coving Many period properties, particularly ones built in the 19th and early 20th centuries, originally had coving and cornicing in many of the rooms. A room without coving can look bare - it’s amazing what a difference it makes. As well as being decorative, coving is a good way to hide hairline cracks and other imperfections. It also makes it easier to get a neat line between a different wall and...

Corona Virus The corona virus pandemic has changed life as we know it. Staying home is necessary to flatten the curve and help hospitals avoid a patient surge all at once. But with so many out of work and others turning their homes into temporary workspaces, our days now feel very different. Don’t let all these changes affect your overall health. The good news is there are plenty of things you can...

Staircase Design How can I choose the perfect staircase for my home? Here below you find some useful suggestions from our Stairs Experts to help you in choosing the perfect staircase. Our guidelines will help in taking the best decision for you and your whole family. Beside providing access to the upper levels of the house,  a bedroom or a mezzanine, a sun deck or a garden area, the  staircase also...

Vaastu Shastra Tips For Doors And Windows An entrance facing the east, west or north is considered auspicious. However, it is best to avoid constructing doors or windows facing the south or south-west corners to avoid the influence of negative energy. Keep in mind that the main door of a residence must be bigger than any other door in the house (but not oversized). For luck and prosperity, the main...

Home Gym If you think you’ll need at-home workouts from time to time to keep up your conditioning, streamlining your home gym is essential. If you have only ten minutes to exercise, you don’t want to spend six of those minutes trying to find your exercise bands. Management of your home-gym space is critical for successful workouts. Choose a dedicated space for your workouts. If space permits, the...

Bedroom Wardrobe Design A wardrobe is an essential part of your bedroom as it provides a space to store all your clothing neatly. A wardrobe not only has a functional role but also adds to the aesthetics of the bedroom. Often, the task of picking the right bedroom wardrobe design can be a difficult task. You need to find the right design that suits the style of your bedroom as well as offer great...

Rooms Without Windows Spaces without windows are nothing unusual. Often it is the bathroom, the dressing room or a converted cellar, yet it’s still not a major problem if the interior layout is appropriate. The furniture, as well as floor and walls, must compensate for this shortfall. But if you think that bright colours are your only option for that windowless room, you’re in for a treat. Yes, the...

Prepare Your Home for Summer It's that time of year again: The kids are out of school and the mercury is rising. Don't spend the summer sweating, especially out of fear of receiving sky-high energy bills! You've heard of winterizing your home? Consider these techniques to summer-proof your house and keep those bills in check. Implement Passive Design Strategies Conditioning your home's air...

A Safe Play Zone For Kids Almost 62 percent of parents to kids of age two to ten years, wish their little ones would spend their free time outdoors. They want their little ones to indulge in physical activities rather than browsing tablets and other gadgets. Yet, most parents are skeptical  of allowing their kids to play outdoors. They fear the possibility of accidents owing to heavy traffic conditions...

Cooling a Room Without AC Summer is upon us, and that can mean seeking refuge from some of the season’s uncomfortably hot weather. If your rental unit doesn’t have an air conditioner — or if you’re just trying your best not to use it around the clock — there are still plenty of things you can do to keep your home cool. These DIY methods are some of the best ways to cool a home without the help...