Bathroom
7 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Bathroom
Yes, it’s possible to have a bathroom that’s both sophisticated and high-style in its modern aesthetic, as well as sustainable, too. In fact, many modern looks are designed with sustainability at their heart. By following these simple steps, you can create a bathroom whose contemporary-chic style also leaves a light ecological footprint. Ditch the Tub It’s…
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Preparing Your Home for Fall and Winter
Fall and winter are exciting times of year. From the start of school and sporting events to the string of family holidays, fun things are always happening. With so much going on, preparing your home for cold weather may fall by the wayside. But if you can put aside a few busy days to get…
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Energy Efficient Upgrades that Will Yield a High ROI
When it comes to home improvements that can make your property look good both from inside and outside, think “green.” Energy efficient upgrades not only help to reduce utility costs and improve the comfort level of your home, but also make your house more appealing to potential buyers. It’s a well-known fact that today’s conscious…
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The Green Way to Care for your Lawn this Summer
We all love to be out in the yard on a beautiful, sunny day. Relaxing on a lush green lawn makes the experience even more pleasurable. For a lawn, though, summer season can be the most stressful time of the year. It can be tough enough to keep a lawn healthy when the temperature soars…
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Turn Your Side Yard Into Something Incredible
Quick: what’s the most neglected aspect of the average home’s landscape design? It turns out that the smallest space is also the biggest challenge. Many homeowners ignore their side yards completely, leaving the strip of lawn between neighbors to languish as a sad little no-man’s land. It doesn’t have to be that way. With a…
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4 Small Living Room Decorating Ideas
Small-space living doesn’t mean you have to suffer in a cramped, uncomfortable home. Even if you live in a tiny house, there are lots of ways to set up a room so it feels larger and has more functionality. Here are a few of favorite small living room decorating ideas. 1. Use Shelves Throughout An appropriately-sized…
Decks
The Basics of Designing a Backyard Deck
The luxury of outdoor living space is one of the biggest perks to owning or living in a house versus multi-unit housing like apartments and condos. Outdoor space is great for hosting get-togethers and parties, or even just retreating to a hammock with a book for a couple hours of solitary relaxation. Yard space also…
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So you’ve become an expert on what it takes to build a deck and you’re ready to take your outdoor space to the next level in time for the season of backyard barbecues by creating a DIY backyard grilling area. While your award-winning spice rub and beautifully marbled steaks will get you far, give guests something…
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Like it or not, your garage door directly influences the visual style of your home. After all, the surface area of the average garage door comprises nearly a third of a home’s face. Luckily, you can do something about it by repainting over the bland, stock finish — or worn, decrepit finish if it’s quite…