Fireplace Nothing is more appealing when the temperature drops than the soft amber glow of a crackling fire. But before you light up those logs, there are several steps you need to take to prepare your fireplace, and for good reason. Prepping and cleaning your fireplace can: Improve the air quality in your home Prevent fires Save energy Keep your home warmer Ideally, wood-burning...
Tips for Open Shelving There's just no getting around it. At some point in our lives, we all ask the same question: What do I do with all of the beautiful small pieces that I've picked up over the years? For those of us living in apartments, this question can come up pretty often as space is at a premium and options for making room are limited. One solution is to put your collections on display with open...
Fall Lawn Care Tips Sometimes, it can be hard to transition your lawn care habits from a summer to fall routine. Because the cooler temperatures and moister air make your lawn’s living conditions ideal, grass is more able to absorb energy, moisture, and nutrients that can help the lawn grow for the following spring. To have a luscious and healthy lawn for the spring, consider the tips we have listed...
Prepare your Home for Fall Although it doesn't quite feel like it yet, Fall is just around the corner. What better time to start prepping your home for the weather to come? We've gathered the most important Fall home maintenance tasks to get you and your home ready for this next season. 1. Purchase a Programmable Thermostat Having a programmable thermostat is...
Garage Safety Tips Garages are meant to be one of the home’s most functional spaces. And it’s because garages are so active that they also require diligence and effort in order to keep them as safe as possible. Things are constantly getting moved in garages, work is getting done inside of them, vehicles are regularly coming and going…the list goes on and on in terms of the safety considerations...
Design an impressive lobby What are the things that have to be taken into consideration when designing a lobby? The guest’s first impression is made after seeing the entrance hall or the lobby. We will give you some ideas or references in order to get more customers and to impress them. More and more hotels are redecorating the lobby because of the new trends and because they are trying to make their...
Prepare Your Home For Overnight Guests Having guests stay over at your house can be intimidating even though having house guests can be so much fun. Being a military family that lives in a different state than most of our family & friends, we have a lot of house guests & each time they visit we get so excited to spend time with our loved ones. Me, being the perfectionist when it comes to our...
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...
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...
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