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Three Reasons To Use Blinds In Your Home

Privacy, right? The only reason to install blinds on your windows so that you don't have—or constantly feel like you have—neighbors watching your every move. Not so fast. While it is true that blinds will wall you off from the outside world, they can do way more than add a little privacy to your home.  Energy Efficiency Windows are a gaping hole in your home's insulation blanket. During the summer, the sun's UV rays can stream right through your windows and cause your home to heat up, which in turn makes your AC unit run much harder than it should.

3 Advantages To Emergency Lighting Systems

Emergency lighting is a necessity in your building if you want to be protected during weather events, electrical failure, fires and other sorts of emergencies that can happen inside your building. With this in mind, you should consider the benefits of this lighting, outlined below. By enjoying these benefits, you will have the opportunity to take inventory of your business and reach out to an emergency lighting professional who can provide you with an installation.

Stop Washing Your Dishes By Hand!

Despite what your mother may have told you, taking the easy way out when it comes to the after-dinner dishes is the right choice. Evidence now shows that using a dishwasher is the healthy and ecologically-friendly thing to do. Even rinsing the dishes before you put them in the dishwasher is a bad idea.  Energy Efficient Because today's dishwashers are so energy efficient, you are not able to save water by hand washing your pots, pans, and plates.

Landscaping Ideas To Support Water Conservation

The necessity for active water conservation is now a reality. In California, legislature has been passed that places the responsibilities of water conservation squarely on the shoulders of residents and businesses. As water shortages continue to develop across the country, you can be proactive in preparing your home landscape to support water conservation. Begin with small changes. As you reconcile yourself with the fact that grass is no longer a luxury that water shortage areas can afford, you'll want to replace your lawn with something else.

Four Tips For Readying Your Patio Or Deck For Winter

Unless you live in a year-round tropical climate, your deck or patio need care to weather the winter months. Even in the warmer areas of the US, temperatures can reach below-freezing levels, and winter rains can damage furniture and your decking material itself. Here are four tips to help you get your outdoor living areas ready for inclement weather. Flower Pots, Planters, and Garden Elements Flower pots and planters should be moved indoors or to a garage to prevent cracking and chipping.

Need A Weekend Project To Do? Learn How To Turn Your Drab Dresser Into A High-Quality Piece Of Furniture

If you have a piece of wood furniture that has a really unique design, but needs a bit of a facelift because the exterior has some wear and tear showing, consider refinishing the piece to look new and exciting. Refinishing wood is much easier than many people think. You can paint, stain, or even decoupage the wood to give any piece a fun and interesting new look. The following guide walks you through a quick and easy dresser refinishing project you can complete over a weekend.

How To Make A Mason Jar Toothbrush Holder With Dried Flowers

If you love drying out your flowers after they have died and want to have unique and homemade accessories on your bathroom counter, you might be wondering how to incorporate the flowers into the pieces you make. One item that you can make at home is a toothbrush holder. This guide explains the steps required to make one with a Mason jar. Step 1: Gather Your Supplies You don't need too many supplies to create this toothbrush holder, but you do need to gather the following items:

Bothered By Bugs In Your Home? Diatomaceous Earth May Help

If you're looking for a non-toxic way to keep bugs out of your home, then you should look into buying some diatomaceous earth. You can buy this product at stores that stock pest control supplies, such as a pest control, home improvement, or feed store. Be sure to buy food grade diatomaceous earth, and that way you can be confident the product is so non-toxic, it is even safe to eat.

4 Most Common Misconceptions about Bed Bugs You Need to Know

If there is one thing people are talking about when it comes to pests, it is bed bugs. This issue is affecting millions of people in the United States. In fact, one out of every five people has had some experience with bed bugs, either in their own home or in a hotel. Here are a few misconceptions about these creepy crawlers you should know before inspecting your own home.

5 Tips For Decorating Your Child's Bedroom

Decorating: it's simultaneously fun and challenging. You want to decorate your child's bedroom in a way that's beautiful and stylish, yet also functional. Decorating children's bedrooms carries with it unique concerns; everything must be safe and also durable in order to stand up to a child's naturally curious and rambunctious nature. Here are four pointers to make your decorating endeavor easier: 1. Change color schemes. ​Adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls is one of the quickest and easiest ways to change the whole look of a bedroom.