Is Your Garden Really Green? Creating an Eco-Friendly Landscape Design
May 17, 2013
in Home Improvement Tagged eco, eco-friendly, garden, gardening, green, landscape, landscapingYou may have the greenest lawn on the block, but is your garden really “green,” meaning ecologically friendly? Often the answer is a resounding “NO.” Just the fact that you have a lawn at all can be an indicator that your landscape is not as green as it could be. Lawns generally need more water […]
Designing with Your Teen: Bedroom Décor
It’s time to put away the beloved character comforters and sheets – your little girl or boy is no longer a child. The switch from cartoon characters to a more mature bedroom décor can be a smooth experience for both parent and child. When tweens enter the full-fledged teen years they yearn for independence. They […]
Creating Curb Appeal: 6 Ways to Improve Your Home’s First Impression
April 26, 2013
in Home Improvement, Tips When Selling a Home Tagged curb appeal, landscape, landscapingYou’ve probably heard the old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” That’s true in life, and it’s true in real estate. If you’re in the process of selling your home, take a moment to walk across the street and look at your home with a critical eye. What are […]
Adding Art Deco Style to Your Living Room
Made popular in the 1920s and 1930s, the elegance and glamour of art deco design can be resurrected in your home today. Art deco swept the interior design world in Europe and the United States beginning in the mid-1920s. Signature elements of the design include distinct geometric shapes, shine and a bold reflection of world culture […]
Designing a DIY Water Feature
Water features come in all shapes and sizes, from tabletop fountains to the powerful, towering jets at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Obviously, the construction of large water features is best left to the professionals, but for smaller projects, it’s possible to design a DIY water feature in a single afternoon. This article will outline […]
Eco-friendly Kitchen Floors
March 15, 2013
in Home Improvement Tagged bamboo, cork, eco, environment, flooring, floors, hardwood, kitchen, sustainable, woodGet into the groove of sustainable living through eco-friendly kitchen floors. With the growing numbers of sustainable products, going green is definitely here to stay! And there’s no better way to start your eco-friendly lifestyle than at the heart of your home, the kitchen. Making green choices can seem overwhelming, especially with the growing options […]
Your Garden is an Outdoor Room
March 1, 2013
in Home Improvement Tagged backyard, garden, gardening, landscape, landscaping, outdoor, patio, paving, privacy, yardUnless you’re a natural green thumb, you probably feel a bit daunted by what to do with your backyard. If you’ve moved into a new housing development, chances are you have a patch of lawn, a tree or two, and a few shrubs. If you just purchased an older home with an established garden, you […]
Is Your Front Door Welcoming?
February 1, 2013
in Home Improvement, Tips When Selling a Home Tagged curb appeal, door, entry, entryway, landscaping, lightingCreating indoor/outdoor transitions that welcome and complement your home can add to your home’s curb appeal and value. People often think only about the value of their house and what’s going on inside, but your front door is the first impression your visitors get of your home. Make it a good one. Entries That Welcome […]
Upgrade Your Home: 5 Projects to Tackle in 2013
January 28, 2013
in Home Improvement Tagged 2013, alarm system reviews, energy efficient windows, home improvement, replacing windows, security systemsThe start of a new year provides many with the motivation they need to start or resume home improvement projects. These upgrades accomplish several things. They can make your home a safer place, increase its value, help it be more energy efficient, and make it more pleasant, both inside and out. If you are looking […]