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Solar
Creative Ways Solar Energy Can Power Your Home Office
Every single day, incredible advancements are made in the solar power industry. They offer countless ways to save money and the planet. While solar-powered homes have become mainstream, some homeowners are not ready or cannot afford to go off the grid completely. The good news is that you can install solar energy gradually, one room…
Kitchen
Top 5 Reasons Granite Kitchen Countertops Are so Popular
Granite countertops remain the preferred choice for kitchen countertops for consumers nationwide. Unlike most other countertop surfaces, granite countertops are 100% natural, extremely durable, and available in hundreds of colors covering virtually every design preference. It is easy to understand why granite has remained the top countertop choice over the years. It is one of…
Other Home Projects
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…
Kitchen
What a Difference Kitchen Curtains Make
Lucky enough to have a window in your kitchen? We’re officially jealous. And not just because having natural light flowing in is a wonderful thing—we also love how window treatments can add a nice pop of unexpected color or a fun pattern to a kitchen, which is otherwise sort of a utility-heavy room. Read on…
Roofing
Many home construction materials are named after the places of their origin or their sources of inspiration. This is the case with Spanish tile. These tiles were manufactured in Spain centuries ago, and by the 17th century, Spain was exporting them to the Mediterranean and the rest of the known world. Spanish Tile: The Basics…
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The Benefits of a Three-Season Room
Adding a three-season room to your home allows you to bring the outdoors in and enjoy the seasons from the comfort of your home. It’ll be the perfect spot to spend time with family and friends in the spring… and the summer… and the fall! (Now we understand where they get their name.) For a relatively…
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The Many Benefits of a Four-Season Sunroom
Similar to a porch, a four-season sunroom can either connect to the structure of a house or be freestanding (detached). What differentiates sunrooms from other kinds of structures are the many windows, rather than screens. A sunroom lets you comfortably stay indoors, possibly with your central air conditioning and heat, while still enjoying the outdoors and…