When you're spending thousands of dollars on bathroom renovations, you'll want to opt for implementing elements that will give you the most bang for you buck. One way to do this is to get pieces in your bathroom that bespeak luxury. This post, we have some ideas on a few of those. First of all, lighting is very important for the atmosphere of your bathroom. If you're going for a clean, bright … [Read more...]
Easy Way to Fix Cracks
In wet places like bathrooms, it's easy for cracks to develop in your wall or ceiling. If you're needing to fill in a crack, keep reading! First, we've got a list of supplies: Craft knife Plaster paste Filling knife Sanding block Once you have all your materials together, proceed to the steps of filling in the crack: Smooth the surface around the crack with the craft knife. Make sure … [Read more...]
All About the American Kitchen
In 2010, 8.45 million American households remodeled their kitchens. That's a good portion of the population! Spending time in the kitchen is necessary for all of us, so we want the space to accomplish what we want and need. In this post, we'll go over tons of stuff about American kitchens: renovation costs and ROI, kitchen design trends, injuries in the kitchen, and the top spots for germs to … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Your Water Bill
Did you know 2/3 of the water used in the average home is used in bathrooms? Knowing this, you now know where you can get some serious savings on your water bill! Buying efficient appliances makes a big difference on water usage, which is good for your billfold and the environment. One example of a switch you can make is to buy an aerated tap, which reduces water wastage by mixing the watering … [Read more...]
Steps to Stripping Wallpaper
Looking to get rid of your wallpaper? Then you need this post. Here are the basic things you'll need for this job: polythene dust sheets bucket decorator's sponge wallpaper scorer or craft knife wallpaper stripping knife Once you have everything you need, there are 4 basic steps: Spread the dust sheets on the floor. Score the wallpaper - make sure not to go too deep and score the … [Read more...]
6 Bathroom Lighting Ideas for a Modern Look
To continue our discussion of lighting in bathrooms, let's look at 6 ways you can implement lighting in your bathroom to establish a modern-looking bathroom. You can find them in the infographic below, but the general principles are to suit the lighting to the style of your bathroom. In modern bathroom, a bright, white, clear light is often preferred, though in black bathrooms, you may want to opt … [Read more...]
8 Steps for Germinating Seeds
If you're looking to start a garden, knowing how to germinate seeds is one of the most difficult but cost-saving parts of gardening. A single tomato plant can cost as much as a packet of tomato seeds! Here are the steps you need to follow to successfully grow plants from seed: Decide whether you want to plant inside or outside - most flowers and edibles can go straight outside if it's above 50 … [Read more...]
4 Bathroom Layouts
A well-designed bathroom is the key to getting exactly the things you want in it and making it look great. The design of the bathroom, however, very much depends on the amount of space available. To aid you in designing within various space limits, we will cover the 4 most common bathroom layouts: the half-bath, the three-quarter bathroom, the full bathroom, and the master bathroom. Recognizing … [Read more...]
Energy Efficiency in Bathroom Lighting
When designing the lighting in your bathroom, are you taking into consideration how energy efficient it is? There can be a lot of savings on your electricity bill if you install energy efficient light bulbs over normal ones. In this post, we'll talk about which bulbs are best for reducing your electrical use. In addition, we'll investigate other aspects of bulbs, such as color temperature. We'll … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Transform Your Small Yard
A small yard can seem underwhelming. How much, after all, can you fit into it? But if you plan and think creatively, you can use your space in an efficient and beautiful way that the whole family will enjoy. Here are 9 ideas that can jumpstart your plans for revamping your backyard: An English-inspired dining deck with herbs, lettuces, fruit, and flowers growing on the fence walls. Use a … [Read more...]
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