Do you have a dark room in your home? Brightening up a room can be easy and doesn’t have to cost a lot! Check out these ways to transform a dark space into a light and bright retreat.
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Bad Homeowner Habits
What are some bad homeowner habits? Do you have any of them? Read on to find out what you should be doing differently in your home.
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Kitchen Remodel-4 Questions You Didn’t Know You’d Ask
Doing a kitchen remodel can be a lot of work and there are many questions that will need to be answered during the process. Here are 5 questions you didn’t know you would be asking during the project.
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Spring Cleaning Hacks
Go with the 80/20 rule: The 80/20 philosophy suggests that people really only use 20% of the things they own. When deciding what to keep and what to get rid of, think about what items you would replace right away if they were ever lost or stolen; this will
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Top Kitchen and Bath Design Trends For 2017
Traditional styles are losing momentum and both contemporary and transitional-style design elements are gaining popularity in kitchens and bathrooms. Bathrooms: Asian Fusion, Mid-Century Modern, and Shaker styles will rule in 2017. Both neutral and more bold colors will be seen including a lot of gray, white, and off white but
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15 Minute Home Makeovers
Switch the plates: Update switch plate and outlet covers. Make touch ups: Touch up scratched baseboards, window and door trim, and marks on the wall that won’t go away. Change out hardware: Putting in new drawer pulls and knobs can give a room an inexpensive face lift. Home improvement stores have
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Squeaky door hinges: Apply some powdered graphite ($2.50 for a 3 gram tube) around the pin where the hinge turns. Loud floor boards: Use an anti-squeak repair kit such as Squeeeek No More ($23) or for a cheaper alternative, simply shake some talcum powder into the seam where the floorboards come
Continue readingHow To Add Warmth To A Room
Layer texture: Multiple types of texture in a room really adds both dimension and warmth. Try adding texture via area rugs, pillows, wall coverings, etc. Layering two area rugs under a coffee table can look great and create a warm look. Add leather: Leather instantly adds warmth to a space.
Continue readingThe Flu-10 Things You Didn’t Know
GoodHousekeeping The term influenza is the Italian word for “influence”: This refers to the cause of the disease; people used to think that the planets, stars, and moon influenced the sickness. Every year, an average of 5%-20% of the US population contracts the virus Hippocrates first reported a flu-like disease
Continue readingWeekend Staycation Ideas
Going away for a weekend is fun but can be a lot of work. Why not stay at home this weekend and try out some of these weekend staycation ideas? Go swim at an indoor pool Have a movie marathon Head to the spa with family or friends for a
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