If your living room is on the small side, you may feel your decorating options are limited. However, you shouldn’t feel intimidated by the size of the room. You can design a living room that is grand in appearance when you choose colors and furnishings that will complement the size of the room. Think light for walls and floors Dark colors tend to make a room look smaller and should be avoided.…
Read More »Plumbing problems can cause substantial water damage to your house and property, and one of the most common problems that homeowners encounter is pipe bursting. This problems occurs when a pipe ruptures and starts spilling water into the home, and depending on the size of the damaged pipe, this can quickly spill massive amounts of water. Due to the problems that pipe bursting can cause, it should be no surprise that there are a couple of question that homeowners may need answered about this common problem:…
Read More »Your outdoor home decor is all about making your home look unique and inviting to all your friends and family. Discover treasures for your outdoor decor that you formerly thought were trash, so you can have an amazing landscape that you can enjoy anytime you want! Chicken wire Whether you use chicken wire for your garden or to fill in patches of your fence so critters can’t get in, don’t throw any leftover pieces out.…
Read More »Is your front yard looking a little under the weather? If you have neglected your grass or garden lately, chances are, it’s not feeling very well. Luckily, it’s not too late to bring your flowers, shrubs, and trees back to life. Here are a few tips to keep your yard healthy. Banish Weeds Weeds can quickly take over your yard and compromise its health. In dealing with your garden or planters, you should pull weeds out when the soil is moist.…
Read More »If you are a crafty type of person that enjoys saving money by making unique household items, you might be interested in creating your very own hanging candle lanterns for your upcoming backyard party instead of buying candle lanterns online. Candle lanterns are a great way to decorate a yard, and they are also the perfect way to add light to an outdoor area. If you would like to make these yourself, here are the steps you must take.…
Read More »Are you starting to find white fungus on the concrete in your basement? If you are, it’s a pretty good indication that you have a moisture problem somewhere. Excess moisture in your basement can lead to foundation damage. It can also undermine the structural integrity of your home. The first thing you need to do is find the cause of the moisture and repair the problem. When you’re looking for moisture in your home, it can seem like you’re looking for a needle in a haystack.…
Read More »Once the holiday season is over, it can be easy to grab a box and start putting everything in it until next year. However, if you don’t take certain precautions, lights can become tangled, Christmas tree ornaments break and holiday cards crushed. In order to preserve the holiday decorations so they can be used year after year there are certain steps that should be taken before putting them in your storage unit.…
Read More »Song birds can make a welcome addition to the garden. Whether you enjoy watching birds or just enjoy the lovely lilt of their songs, creating a landscape that both welcomes the feathered friends and helps keep them safe requires some planning. These strategies can help make your yard more bird-friendly. Strategy #1: Bird House Safety Birds need shelter for safety, nesting and sleeping. Bird houses are an attractive way to meet these needs.…
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