Preparing Your Carpets For Winter Winter is coming quickly to the Pacific Northwest and you know what that means. Rain, dirt and SO MANY muddy shoes will be joining you inside. Plus, as the temperature starts to drop, windows and doors stay closed more often and the air isn’t circulated as well. It can be quite the challenge to keep your carpets clean during this time, but we have a few easy tips that...
Decorating a One-Bedroom Apartment One of the most exciting things about moving into a new apartment is decorating. From unique color combinations to versatile pieces, showcasing your personality through decor is what makes an apartment a home. In a smaller space, such as a studio or a one-bedroom apartment, you have to be extra particular about what goes where to avoid clutter. Regardless of your...
Winter Home Maintenance As we approach the winter months, the changing weather conditions can cause damage to your home. However, with a few easy steps you can prepare your property for the long, cold months ahead. 1) Test your heating As we transition from summer to winter, you’ll probably be re-acquainting yourself with your heating. Before the weather gets really cold, start to think about...
Yoga Room Ideas When the yoga studios are closed and the weather’s too hot or cold for outdoor yoga, why not keep up the practice with your own at-home yoga sanctuary? All you need is a little bit of floor space (enough for full-body stretching!) and the right lighting, art, decor and scented candles to set the mood. Because yoga is meditative, creating an at-home yoga space that’s set apart from your...
Decorate Above Your Kitchen Cabinets There are those random areas in our homes that seem to be begging for décor, but they tend to be a little, well, awkward. The wall next to the front door. That open spot under the stairs. And the space above the kitchen cabinets, where it seems as if something should go there…but what? If the styling in your kitchen seems to be lacking in some way and needs...
Dining Table Set-up Table setting may be an easy task. Well, for most of us, we would simply place the plates, spoon and fork, glass and all the other dining ware together. No need for some artistic approach whatsoever. But in truth, you can actually make your dining table setup more inviting and interesting. Also , there is an art to table setting that will greatly affect the diner’s experience while...
Laundry Detergent Hacks For Cleaning Your Home That bottle of laundry detergent or washing powder isn’t just good at cleaning your clothes. The powerful cleaning agent can be used in a host of laundry detergent hacks to get your home sparkling. We have rounded up five of our favourite hacks to try out at home. Laundry detergent hacks 1. Unclog a Drain Rather than forking out on an expensive drain...
Tips for Your Home This Fall Each season brings different home maintenance challenges. Work done in fall will prepare your home for the winter cold. Here are the most important tasks for fall. If you’re like most homeowners, your to-do list keeps getting longer while the days get shorter. Instead of feeling overwhelmed this season, focus on some of the main tasks that can keep your home and family safe...
Fireplace Ideas After fireplace ideas? As seasons change and cold nights creep slowly in its time to think about heating your home. And, what is more cosy and inviting than a fireplace and the flickering flames of an open fire? Whether it is real or artificial, an ambient glow will give your room a warming and appealing atmosphere. Our fireplace ideas can be incorporated into both contemporary and more...
Decorations for Fall As fall arrives, you'll want to change your wardrobe, but have you considered changing your home decor? We'll give you basic decoration ideas for fall. As much as we hate to say goodbye, summer is coming to an end. Goodbye to all the nights out on the terrace, colorful gardens, and fresh, light materials. Instead, it’s time to spend more time indoors and start considering home...
Right Exterior Window Style There is nothing more comforting than sitting inside your home and enjoying a gorgeous view with warm sunlight shining through. Whether you think about it or not your windows are one of the best ways to bring the outdoors in and they help you connect with your exterior home for safety and security. If you are considering changing out your current windows or are designing your...
Bathroom Remodel Tips and Advice Bathrooms are the number one place that homeowners love to remodel, even more than kitchens. The space is smaller, making the job a bit easier. Plus, this reduced space means reduced cost: less flooring and paint, fewer cabinets and countertop. Follow these tips to make your bathroom remodel more attractive while keeping the process smooth, efficient, and...
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