Is your tub drain clogged with hair and other debris? You may not need to call a plumber to unclog it. In most cases you can unclog it yourself with the right tools. For most blockages, simply bend a coat hanger into a hook and use it to fish out foreign objects. When you've removed as much blockage as possible, turn on the hot water to flush out remaining debris. If the drain is still … [Read more...]
A Touch of Yellow to Brighten Your Decor
Keep a bit of summer sunshine in your home as the fall comes along with a splash of yellow! An accent of yellow can create a dazzling effect and re-energize a dull decor. Here are some ways to include yellow in your home: Pair it with blue: Though not quite complementaries, yellow can bring out the best in your blue decorations or furniture. Pair them to bring out your favorite piece in the … [Read more...]
How to Decorate a Bathroom Gallery Wall
Adding a personal touch to your home's bathrooms can go a long way in making it a comfortable place, and gallery walls are one of the best ways to do that. Check out these tips for designing your own gallery wall to make your bathroom wholly your own. Keep It Consistent Establish a style for the bathroom and stick within its parameters. That doesn't mean make it boring - anything but that! - … [Read more...]
10 Surprising Uses for Coffee Filters
Many of us have quite a supply of coffee filters. They help us enjoy our morning brew, but could there be other uses for these thin papery ruffles? This article from thisoldhouse.com outlines 10 ways coffee filters could help you with tasks throughout your home--not just in the coffeepot. Absorb moisture and prevent rust. Keep hardware organized during DIY projects. Make an air freshener. … [Read more...]
Easy Guide to Replacing an Outlet
Does your home have outlets that are wearing out, or letting plugs come loose? Fortunately, replacing them is not something you have to ask an electrician to do. You can do it yourself with very few tools, following simple instructions. Turn off the power to the outlet. Unscrew and remove the cover plate. Use a voltage tester to make sure the outlet is not conducting electricity. Unscrew … [Read more...]
Suit the Tub to the Locale
No one tub is ideal for every location. We're looking at that interaction effect between a bathtub and its environment today, identifying what pairings work best together. Keep reading to find out! Modern Bathroom by Mexico City Architects & Building Designers Lopez Duplan Arquitectos When you have a good view, always opt for a freestanding tub. The freedom of the outside nature and the … [Read more...]
The Art of the Unfinished Decor
Leaving a project unfinished may seem like sloppy work, but if it's done in the right way, it can have a fantastic effect on your home's decor. Check out these ways to expose the innards of your house tastefully: Structural Wood - The most common exposure, allowing the joists to show can be used to great effect. Work around the type of wood: for dark woods, combining them with a white ceiling … [Read more...]
Adorn Your Home With an Autumn Aura
When decorating to the season, inspiration from the natural world can have beautiful and surprising effects on your home's looks. Fall is one of the best times to seasonally decorate, featuring deep reds, rich yellows, bold oranges, and gentle auburns. One great way to adapt autumn colors is to paint one wall an accent color, then form the rest of the decor to it. For example, if you paint a wall … [Read more...]
Bathroom Lamps & Lighting Ideas
One place in your home where you may enjoy trying out some of your creative juices for design is the bathroom. And, one of the best places you can start is with the lighting. So often bathrooms tend to have the same lighting from one home to another. However, here are a few images that designers have used recently to add a little pizzazz in the bathroom. Check these out and then gather your … [Read more...]
3 Striking Backsplashes for Granite Countertops
Granite countertops - these beautiful behemoths in kitchen and bathroom decoration are expensive and regal enough that it's worth paying a little more attention to what you're pairing them with. That brings us to backsplashes - which is the right kind to pick? This post, we've got 3 suggestions for you - check them out and decide which one suits your bathroom or kitchen best! Keep going with … [Read more...]
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