Workspace You sit at your desk all day. OK, that’s a lie. You get up occasionally to get water, or to use the restroom, or to head to a meeting. But for the majority of the day, you occupy one tiny section of the office. So why not decorate it like you would your own home? After all, you’re probably spending more time there anyway. (Yes, you can pause to let that fact sink in.) Obviously, I don’t...
Top 5 Jacuzzi Maintenance Tips Use hot tub covers. One easy way to keep your spa and its water clean is to use a hot tub cover. Make sure to wipe off debris as part of your maintenance routine, and you can use a garden hose to spray down the underside of the cover. If you use any chemicals on top of the cover, make sure to avoid using it anywhere else as it can affect the hot tub water. Keeping...
Cleaning Mistakes At Your Home Cleaning up your home may not be your favorite activity of the week but it is necessary. Well, it's necessary if you want to avoid being evicted, prevent food poisoning, and skip being crushed by piles of clutter. Most of us just want to get housework done in the shortest amount of time possible with the best results for our efforts. To help you get a bit more organized,...
Dining Room Table Shopping for dining room furniture is more complicated than you think. It’s not just about taste – it’s about the size and creating balance. Use these five tips to choose the right dining room table for your home, and make your space as comfortable and inviting as possible. Bigger Is Better Most designers agree that it’s best to get a table that’s a bit bigger...
Television Placement at Your Home For most of us it's hard to hide technology, so try to integrate it into your décor as best you can. Let's face it: in the real world, decorating involves dealing with a television. It's probably even safe to say that for many people the television is a focal point. But finding a place to put the television without compromising your furniture arrangement and décor can...
Backyard Ideas To Create a Charming Hideaway Most homeowners know that buying a property often comes along with certain amount of compromise. For some, this means making peace with a cozy yard rather than sprawling grounds. We’ve compiled 15 small backyard ideas to help turn that compromise into a favorite feature. With just a little forethought and planning, your postage stamp yard can be...
Furnishing a Small Apartment: 10 Tips for Finding Great Furniture Shopping for furniture for your small apartment on the cheap is harder than it sounds. A tiny space poses a challenge to all but the most diligent of self-styled home designers. While that plush sectional looked great online, it doesn’t look so great sticking out of your living room and loitering in the dining space....
Swimming Pool If you are lucky enough to live in the Valley of the Sun and own a swimming pool, here are some maintenance tips for keeping your pool sparkling clean, always inviting, refreshing, and ready for use every day. The key is just staying on top of it. This will save you from making mistakes that could cost you a great deal of money down the road. Routine pool maintenance may also prevent...
We’ve all heard the old expression, “You never have a second chance to make a first impression.” While that sentiment usually describes how people present themselves to others, it can also apply to places and things that create a lasting first impression. One of those things: the lobby of your apartment building, high-rise or other multifamily building. The lobby of your building is like the...
Flooring Types Currently Used in Renovation and Building As a builder or re-modeler, your choice of flooring materials must satisfy your customers as well as your project budget. And if you're fixing up a property as a rental investment, the flooring must be suitable for significant wear and tear. Some flooring choices are no-brainers: tile in bathrooms, for instance. Others are subject to the home's...
Balcony Barbecuing 5 Fire Safety Tips for Balcony Barbecuing You can enjoy the wonders of barbecue cooking right on your balcony if you follow basic fire safety tips. A simple accident can cause major damage to your own apartment and to your neighbor’s. Before you start, review these 5 tips for safe barbecuing: Don’t Use Propane There are many choices for grills, but a propane barbecue...
Decorate With Ladders Decorative Wooden Ladder Ideas When a ladder is no longer safe to climb, it used to be forgotten about and exposed to the elements. In recent years, savvy homeowners have been re-purposing these unused wooden gems into some fun home decor projects. One tried-and-true way to add rustic appeal to your home is to decorate with ladders. A worn-out vintage ladder is filled with...
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