2015
Tips For Making Over Your Kitchen With French Charm
It’s time to make over your kitchen. Probably you’ve targeted upgrades that will make your tasks easier, such as increased cabinetry or a universal layout. However, a part of you may want to keep your kitchen feeling cozy and welcoming. A French kitchen is one of the most inviting designs, a space that provides a center for family gatherings. Make over your kitchen with county detailing to evoke a sense of French charm.
Increasing The Curb Appeal Of Your Rental Property To Entice Tenants
If you own a rental home, and it is currently in between tenants, you will most likely want to have someone move in so you can start collecting payments for their stay. To help speed along the process, there are several steps you can take to make the property inviting. Here are a few ways you will draw the attention of those passing by in an attempt to get your property rented quickly. Enhance The Exterior
Can You Sense It? 5 Tips For Creating The Perfect Sensory Garden
You want your child to develop a love for the outdoors. You also want them to learn about the world around them. A sensory garden is a great way to do both. If you’re not familiar with the concept, a sensory garden incorporates all five senses, allowing children to experience gardening on a different level. Here are some simple ways to create a sensory garden in your own backyard. Sight
Care Tips For Your Home's New Seamless Rain Gutters
Now that the new seamless rain gutters have been installed on your home, it is important that you take certain steps to keep them clean and flowing well. Without proper gutter maintenance, your home is in danger of: underlayment damage, crawlspace or basement flooding, mildew and mold growth, and water staining on exterior paint. Additionally, the seamless rain gutters themselves can be damaged if they become clogged with organic matter and dirt which causes them to sag and pull down on the edge of the roof.
Easily Upcycle An Inherited Table To Turn It Into A One-Of-A-Kind Table You'll Love
If you have recently inherited a piece of furniture that has great bones, but simply doesn’t match your particular decorating style, consider upcycling it into a piece that you will be proud to display in your home. A small side table can be a great piece to use to learn how to upcycle. The following guide walks you through the basics of taking an outdated piece of furniture and turning it into a one-of-a-kind piece.
Preparing Your Central Air Conditioning System For Winter
If you have a central air conditioning system in your home, you need to take steps to prepare it for storage during the off-season so it works properly when warmer weather begins again. Routine air conditioning system maintenance can be done on your own with the help of a few household tools and a bit of time. Here are some guidelines to follow when preparing your air conditioning system for the winter. Start By Disconnecting Before you do maintenance to your air conditioning system, it is important there is no live electricity running to any of the portions that power it.
4 Tips To Change Up The Style In Your Current Home
If you’ve lived in the same home for a long period of time, you may be sick of its appearance. Not everyone has the chance to buy a new home when they get tired of their old one. If you’re looking to change up the style of your home, there are many projects that you can consider implementing. Take a look at the following information to better understand the ways in which you can change up the style of your home.
Simple Feng Shui Solutions For Creating A Serene, Successful Backyard
As a homeowner, you most likely understand the importance of outdoor living. From added space for entertaining and relaxing to increasing your home’s overall value, it is easy to see the need for an appealing and functional backyard. Unfortunately, you may not know where to begin when designing an attractive, comfortable, and relaxing space. Using the simple principles of feng shui, you can create a serene, successful backyard for your outdoor living needs.
3 Ideas For Keeping Mice Out Of Your Home
Mice are frustrating pests because they destroy your personal possessions while leaving droppings everywhere that can be dangerously unhygienic for pets and small children. However, mice are living things and many people don’t want to get rid of them by hurting them. Here are some ways to get dissuade mice from entering your home. 1. Try Peppermint Oil The smell of peppermint is very strong and can result in mice becoming confused to the point where they avoid it.
Workplace Ergonomics For Employers: Top Tips
If you are a business owner who employs office workers, then you naturally want their workstations and furniture to be as comfortable as possible. After all, if workers end up with physical problems due to an inefficient working environment they are going to be less productive. Fortunately, providing employees with office furniture that is ergonomically sound solves this issue. This article offers some key tips for employers who want to keep their office workers healthy and productive:
3 Tools Homeowners Can Use To Control Pests Without Pesticides
Pests are a big problem for homeowners. Spiders, ants, cockroaches, and many more creepy crawlies can move into your home uninvited, and getting rid of them can be challenging. Pesticides are effective, but they can be dangerous to people and pets, not just the pests you’re trying to kill. Here are three tools you can use to control pests without having to use dangerous pesticides. Glue traps Glue traps are small pieces of cardboard with a sticky substance on one side.
4 Common Types Of Blinds And Their Benefits
Windows are such common sights in homes that it’s often hard to remember that they really are just large holes in walls. Without any sort of covering, windows become vulnerable points in your home, allowing heat to escape or enter your home as well as allowing any passerby to just glance inside your house. Adding a good set of blinds can really help your home in more ways than one, but with all the types out there it’s hard to know which one to pick.
Make Metal Ornaments To Hang From The Trees In You Garden
Make some metal garden ornaments to adorn the trees in your garden with recycled cans and some craft materials. They will turn a plain area into one that is brightly decorated and will produce an interesting clanging noise on windy days if they are hung next to each other. Use The Following Materials metal cans (various sizes) acrylic craft paint glitter stencils two sided tape small bowl paintbrushes (various sizes) water freezer hammer nail decorative twine small bells (for crafts) dry cloth foil tray Wash The Cans And Insert Holes
The Benefits Of Hiring Professional Carpet Cleaning Services
When you notice that the carpet in your home could use a thorough clean, you may be debating whether or not the job can be done on your own or should require the services of professionals. Here are the main reasons why you should consider professionals over doing it yourself: Professionals Understand Carpet Type Knowing the carpet type and what type of traffic it deals with on a regular basis will determine how the carpet should be cleaned.
Commercial Lawn Care: Four Methods For Managing Weeds
If you are like most people, you do not like the sight of weeds. Although they can annoying in a backyard, they can be even worse if spotted on business property. Weeds not only make a business look less inviting, but also make a business appear sloppy. If you own a business and do not have the money to spend on commercial weed control companies, do not worry. You can tackle those weeds and make them disappear.
Five Ideas For Romantic And Wonderful Wedding Flowers On A Budget
Want to save a bundle on your wedding costs? Try some clever approaches to wedding flowers that won’t bust your budget, but that will be every bit as beautiful as those you find at your local florist. There are many different techniques and arrangements that you may make, and the following five suggestions provide some basic rules of thumb for creating gorgeous, low-cost arrangements suitable for any wedding: 1. Do-it-yourself bouquets.
More Than Beautiful - Hardwood Floors Can Be Good For Your Health
Your home is supposed to be a comfortable place to relax. But what if you suffer from asthma, allergies, or are prone to sneezing or coughing at home? No one wants to feel like they have a cold all the time. Many people with allergies know to take simple steps like cleaning and vacuuming frequently and using HEPA air filters in furnaces. But what you may not know is that the material of your floor can make a big difference in the amount of allergens present.
3 Ways To Use Decorative Lanterns As Home Decor
Once prized for their ability to provide adequate light, lanterns are receiving a new lease on life as a popular decorative item. If you are looking to update your interior design, including some lanterns could be a great way to achieve a modern, yet relaxed atmosphere. Don’t have any? That’s okay, you can find cheap lanterns online. Here are 3 things you can do with lanterns to make them a focal point in your home decor.
Can't Find The Tile You Want? Create Your Own
If you’re remodeling your bathroom and you want to make it truly unique, you need to consider taking the time to customize it. There are many people who think that they are limited by the tile that is available for purchase in home improvement stores. They assume that if they do not see a tile design they love, they have to settle for a design that is as close to what they want as possible.
6 Crib Accessories That May Be Harmful To Infants
Whether you’re a child care provider, a new or soon-to-be-new parent, or a doting grandparent, crib safety is something that you should know as much about as possible. In 2011, the federal government adopted new standards concerning crib safety designed to prevent accidental injury to infants. You’re probably already aware that drop-side cribs have been outlawed in the United States since 2011, but you may not know about certain crib accessories that pose potential hazards to infants.
Guide To Troubleshooting Problems With Your Oil-Burning Furnace
If you have an oil-burning furnace, you may discover that it is not heating your home like it should. If so, use the following guide for troubleshooting potential problems to see if they can be easily fixed by you. The Furnace Is Not Working At All Examine the furnace to see if it is working at all. If not, the power supply may have been interrupted. First, check the circuit breaker to make sure a power surge has not caused it switch off.
3 Easy Ways To Clean Your Glass Shower
Glass shower enclosures can take any bathroom from dull to luxurious. There is no doubt that they are worth the investment, but you may be wondering how in the world to keep them as clean as the day they were installed. Water spots are usually the first to appear. If those water spots are left untreated, your previously spotless glass shower enclosures will eventually be covered in soap scum buildup. When doors become that dirty, they no longer offer that appealing and classy look.
Beat The Winter Blues With Essential Oil Combinations
The scents you choose for your tealight oil warmer can affect brain chemistry in a way that triggers specific moods. They’re especially helpful during the winter, when short days, cold weather, holiday stress and cold and flu season leave many people feeling sluggish, anxious and perhaps even mildly depressed. Use of individual oils can help you overcome the winter blues, but mixing oils can give you even wider-ranging effects while filling your home with delightful custom scents.
3 Innovative Ways To Create A Retail Storefront That Builds Up Your Brand
Your potential customers may frequently window shop for products online, but nearly 9 out of 10 customers will still buy your products in person. Even online-only retailers are realizing the power of the brick and mortar store. Businesses that were formally only digital entities are starting to open up storefronts. They want to give their existing customers a more enhanced experience while also using the physical stores to attract new customers.