If you live in a hurricane prone area or in any surrounding area where strong winds can cause damage to doors, windows and building structures, hurricane season can be a stressful time. Many people don’t have the time and/or ability to put up and take […]
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This Pottery Barn video shows how to create a home office “niche” in a living room: Highlights of this beach-themed home office space include a ladder wall shelving unit, neutral-toned upholstery, wicker storage baskets, shells, wall art in coral and pick tones, straw hats, sisal […]
Read more »This IKEA Small Spaces video shows you how to create a country kitchen in a small space: Features include the following: By sacrificing a little floor space, a kitchen island maximizes the space for cooking, preparing and washing up Mobile kitchen cart provides extra space […]
Read more »You might want to look into solar shades when considering options for your window treatments. Solar shades allow you to keep some of the light, heat, and UV rays from the sun out of your house. This will result in better energy efficiency, and you […]
Read more »This video from The Nest shows you easy ways to turn your bathroom into a sanctuary you’ll enjoy using every day: 1. Need extra seating? Take a bamboo container, sew fabric over it and top it with a pillow. 2. For added storage, re-purpose a […]
Read more »Algae growth is the primary maintenance issue for water features. You need to keep a balanced ecosystem. Here are several tips to help you keep the algae population under control: * Plant material in your pond will bring oxygen and new nutrients to the water. […]
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A garage door has a significant impact on a home’s curb appeal. Replacing your garage door can improve your home’s look and can even add value to your home. A new door ranges from $400 to $5,000, but replacement is a worthwhile project if the […]
Read more »“Concrete kitchen floor” – does that make you think of something cold, dull and ugly? Watch this installation of a beautiful acid-etched concrete floor in this DIY Rock Solid video: The concrete floor was installed following these steps: Everything was removed from the tile down […]
Read more »Homeowners inevitably come down with “spring fever” once the weather warms up after a long cold winter and begin thinking about new planting. Here are some tips for creating and maintaining your garden during the spring: Prevent insect problems with strategic planting. Lawns, fruit trees […]
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