3 Tips To Protect Your Kids When You Live Beside A Lake

Posted on 20 April 2016

Living beside a lake can be a wonderful thing -- it allows you to enjoy beautiful views and can make things like fishing or enjoying wildlife a whole lot easier and more fun. However, one thing that you might be worried about is the safety of your children. Just because you have kids doesn't mean that you can't live on a lake, but it is important to keep your little ones safe. [Read More]

3 Reasons Your Furnace Is Short Cycling (Turning Off & On Too Often)

Posted on 16 March 2016

A furnace will turn off and on periodically throughout the day to keep your home the proper temperature. However, sometimes a furnace will have a problem called short cycling. This is where the furnace keeps turning off and back on during short periods of time. Short cycling may not seem like a big deal, but your furnace turning off and on more often than it should, will cause more wear and tear, along with higher energy bills. [Read More]

Guide To A Gorgeous, Old-Hollywood Inspired Space

Posted on 16 February 2016

If you want to bring a sense of chic style and glamour to a space in your home, go with an old Hollywood-inspired theme. With the right furnishings, textures, and accents, you will feel like royalty as you lounge and entertain in your home. Some ways to bring a piece of old Hollywood to your home include these style suggestions: Add sophistication with sumptuous textiles. For a rich, elegant feeling in your space, fill the room with a variety of textiles. [Read More]

Cool Things You Can Do With Curtains And Drapes

Posted on 20 January 2016

People without a good sense of home design often make the mistake of ignoring the benefits of curtains and drapes. That's a silly mistake: there are dozens of cool things that curtains can do for your home. Many of them will enhance the home's style, but others can actually save you money! Make A Room Look Larger Hanging curtains requires picking the best possible length and hanging the curtain rod properly. [Read More]

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Taking the Confusion Out of Carpeting

As a new homeowner, I was faced with the challenge of choosing the perfect carpeting for my 2-story house. It had to be durable enough to withstand the constant traffic of my three kids, two dogs and four cats. I've learned that highly dense carpet would remain more "plush" under constant use, so I looked for a high fiber count. Although I preferred the luxury of wool carpeting, the price wasn't in my budget. A more affordable option was polyester carpeting, which stands up well and is less expensive. For my finished basement, I chose looped Berber carpet. Basements are prone to dampness, and Berber hides water stains well. One final tip to share on my blog: If your furnishings are solid colored, opt for a patterned or textured carpet. Have fun furnishing your floors!

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