If your wood flooring is looking old and beat up, you might be pondering the question: replace or refinish? Is the damage shallow enough to be able to repair by simply refinishing the existing floor, or does the damage go deep enough that it's time to start over and replace it? This is a tough question, but bobvila.com has the answer, which they've posted in an article called "Old Wood Flooring: … [Read more...]
Cozy Winter Color Schemes
When trying to decorate for winter and coordinate the colors in your decor, you can take a page from mother nature's book. Take inspiration for your color schemes from the great outdoors! bhg.com posted an article called "Cozy Color Schemes for Winter", which has compiled some great ideas for winter color schemes inspired by nature. This article not only pictures a room decorated in each color … [Read more...]
Get Rid of Odors without Harsh Chemicals
It can be difficult to get rid of strong odors, and sometimes you might feel like only harsh chemicals will do the job. But harsh chemicals are often not necessary, even for the toughest of odors. According to this article called "3 chemical-free ways to unstink your home" posted by thesnug.com, there are at least three ways you can unstink your home without any harsh chemicals. The instructions … [Read more...]
Add Color to Your Winter Garden
Winter is a season that's known for being dull and gray. Many colorful plants die or go into hibernation and trees lose their leaves, leaving behind just a brown or gray trunk and branches. Even the grass loses its color. I there any way to add some color to this colorless season? According to bhg.com, there are ways you can brighten up your garden with splashes of color to add cheer to the … [Read more...]
Holiday Party Hosting in Small Spaces
Are you trying to host a holiday party in a small space, like an apartment or flat? It can be challenging in such spaces to find room for the decorations as well as all the food and favors. But with a little cleverness and the right supplies, it can be done. This article, "Entertaining Hacks For Hosting a Big Holiday Party in a Small Space", posted on diynetwork.com proves it's possible. This … [Read more...]
How to Brighten Up a Room
Does your house seem to have perpetual mood lighting? You're not alone; it can be tricky to keep rooms properly lit. That's why thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "6 Design Tips for Better-Lit Rooms", which reveals some of the reasons your room(s) might be dark and what you could do to remedy that. The tips touch on how to know how big of an overhead light to purchase, as well as how to … [Read more...]
Why You Should Have a Humidifier
In winter, the air gets colder, and colder air means less humidity. Colder air doesn't have as much capacity to hold moisture as warm air does. Because there's less moisture in the outside air, there's less moisture in even the warmer indoor air; that's why your hands, lips, etc. get drier in the winter. The goal of a humidifier is to manually add moisture to the indoor air that the outdoor air is … [Read more...]
The Beginner's Guide to Electrical Panels
If you're not an electrician, you might get confused when you look at an electrical panel. You might be a little unsure of what does what and why there are so many components. But it's useful for any homeowner to have a basic knowledge of electrical panels, so as to perform some simple tasks that don't require an electrician's expertise. If you'd like to learn the need-to-knows about electrical … [Read more...]
Settling the Heated Debate
The debate is simple, but it needs to be settled; the question is, is it better to keep the thermostat at a constant temperature, or does it conserve energy to lower it at night and when you're away? Does the heating system have to work harder to bring the house back up to temperature if it's lowered, or is does lower energy use at a lower temperature lower your energy bill? This article posted … [Read more...]
Seal Your Doors with Weatherstripping
Are your doors letting in drafts? Even if you don't feel the drafts, your doors may not be as sealed as you think. Check out this article to learn about a great technique for finding out if your doors are sealed well. All you'll need is a dollar bill. If you do find that your doors are letting in drafts, what should you do about it? One great solution is weatherstripping, which thisoldhouse.com … [Read more...]
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