2016

3 Tips For Keeping Your Backyard Water Fountain In Great Shape
A backyard water fountain can often be a great way to make your yard into a more relaxing and aesthetically pleasing area. Unfortunately, many people seem to think that they can simply set the fountain up and leave it be, but that is a big mistake as the fountains will require regular maintenance. Listed below are three tips that can help you maintain your backyard water fountain so that it can remain in working order for years to come.

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

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

Guide To A Gorgeous, Old-Hollywood Inspired Space
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.

Cool Things You Can Do With Curtains And Drapes
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.

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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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