These design trends currently have a strong presence in homes; what do you think of them? Do you have any of these design elements in your home? Wider, reclaimed wood floors, often 5 to 6 inches wide, are becoming more popular as are porcelain floors. Porcelain floors come in a wide
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Flu Free Home-How To Make It Happen
Having a flu free home may seem almost impossible, but there are some simple things you can do to keep your family healthy this upcoming flu season. Keep shoes off: Germs and viruses can easily be tracked into your home when shoes are worn around the house. Keep your shoes
Continue readingShowing Your Cabinets Some Love
Paint: Painting cabinets a new light hue can really brighten up a dark and drab kitchen. Install a plate rack: Putting in a plate rack either above or underneath cabinets adds some interest and is a great way to display any pretty and colorful plates. Put in task lighting: Installing
Continue readingWorking With An Interior Designer
What is the project? Do you want one room decorated, is it a downsizing project, do you need help choosing furniture for a room(s), etc? Pinpoint the project you need accomplished and work with your designer to come up with specific goals. Gather inspirational material: Pictures are worth 1,000 words, so try
Continue readingNavigating Choices of Countertops
Consumer Reports Countertops can be made of many different materials. Finding the one to fit our decor, taste, and budget can be frustrating! Breaking down the specifics and price
Continue readingCreating A Spa Bathroom At Home
Apothecary jars: Placing different sized apothecary jars filled with various bathroom supplies such as bath salts, cotton balls, etc, not only creates a spa look but it also helps to organize the space. Nice towels: Choosing neutral, white towels made of Egyptian cotton or micro-cotton not only looks clean and
Continue reading11 Necessary Tools For Homeowners
Hammer Screwdrivers (Flat head and Phillips) Tape measure Clamps Level Power drill Vise grips Wrench Pliers Staple gun Saw
Continue readingIn The Market For A New Washer And Dryer? Read These Tips Before Buying!
Consumer Reports Better efficiency can mean longer wash times: The most efficient washing machines save about $1,400 over a 10 year span and use approximately 110,000 fewer gallons of water than a 10 year old top loader with a center agitator. Another plus to these new machines is that
Continue reading5 Ways To Make Your Kitchen Last Longer
Choose quality appliances: Do your research prior to purchasing appliances and choose brands/models that don’t just look good but that also have a good track record. Choose durable surfaces: You may need to spend more, but using surfaces that stand up to the test of time are worth it in the
Continue reading$500 In Energy Savings In 5 Rooms
Herald News $215 in the living room: Replace the 5 most frequently used incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs to save $65 a year. Also, installing an Energy Star qualified programmable thermostat can assist homeowners in controlling the temperature when they are away from home and sleeping at night
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