Mr. & Mrs. DIY – Through the Thick and Thin of Building a Concrete Countertop
Concrete countertops, recognized first by architects and designers for their aesthetic potential and project versatility, are fast becoming the answer to homeowners’ demands for a relatively inexpensive countertop alternative that doesn’t require a high-level of...
How Acoustical Foam Improves Soundproofing
Objects with mass are the only way to effectively prevent unwanted noise from entering or exiting your home studio or home theatre. Sound absorbing objects are necessary to dampen the sound waves and interrupt their transmission. Some common objects used include...
Dishwasher Belt Don’t Let It Slip
You have an older dishwasher and it's serving you well. Let's make that was serving you well. See, the problem is fixing it. If your dishwasher has stopped filling or draining all of a sudden or has its moments when it will work and when it won't - check the belt....
Dress up your home with a wall fountain
Slowly but surely, many are beginning to realize the sort of effect indoor water fountains can have on their home and that is to say a very dramatic one. Given that indoor water fountains can be had quite inexpensively, there exists no excuse for any homeowner not...
Decorate Your Home At Low Cost
Are you dreaming of having perfect home but you have very limited budget? Because of this, you stop day dream and think that you will never have a beautiful home of your own. This is wrong! Unless you need the solid mahogany dinning table and velvet drapes currently...
Decorate Your Concrete: Ideas for the Do-It-Yourselfer
You can enhance your homes existing concrete surfaces using acid stains, water based stains, epoxy paints, and scoring techniques. If youre tired of looking at dull gray concrete, there are some fairly easy projects for the serious do-it-yourselfer to give your...
Decorate The Outdoors
You dont have to limit yourself to decorating the inside of your home. Your patio and yard are extensions of your home, and have unique opportunities to allow you to express yourself and your sense of style. Of course, they present unique challenges as well. Much of...
De-Clutter for Clarity
Whether you are selling your house, moving into a smaller space or just trying to make better use of the space you have, you could probably stand to de-clutter your life. It's one of the main points of staging a home, and while many people choose to hide their stuff...
Cutting Edge Tips To Help You Sharpen Your Knives
Getting straight to the point may be the best way to handle conversation, but it’s not the ideal way to sharpen a knife. Knives are invaluable tools around the kitchen and other areas of the home, but if they aren’t sharp, they are useless and dangerous. Whether you...
Cut Costs, Increase Comfort
The cost of keeping cool is on the rise. Energy prices, at historic levels last year, continue to climb as global demand for energy increases and the country recovers from hurricane-related disruptions to domestic oil and natural gas production. Heating, ventilation...
Customize Your Home With These Home Improvement Tips
Home improvement is the most cost-effective way to get a new home in this economy. In a buyer's market, it is too hard to find someone to buy your home at the price it is valued. Instead of dealing with the real estate hassle, why not improve the home you already...
Custom Drapery
You might have some idea about the kind of drapery that would be perfect to adorn your home well. It may be quite possible that you are not satisfied by the kind of drapery that you ordered or stitched yourself. The solution now lies in custom drapes. Custom drapery...
Cushions Update Your Sofa With New Cushions
Got an old sofa thats still got years of hard wear left in it but its looking a little tired and outdated? If your old sofa frame is still serviceable, but the upholstery is showing a little wear and tear, updating it could be just a matter of a few yards of...
Curio Cabinet And Care Tips
Curio cabinets are the best way to display your curios and create focal points in a room. They are showcases to hold art objects, memorabilia, collectibles and items that share a common theme. Any curio cabinet, however, just will not do. It is advisable that the...
Curb Appeal
So you want to sell your home? If you are thinking about putting your house on the market, there are several things to consider before doing so. Now that the real estate market has cooled off, selling your home can be difficult, especially if you are unprepared....
Creative Concrete Stamping
Stamping concrete is a great way for you to imitate the look and fee of authentic stone, brick, or pavement without having to spend as much. There are rubber patterns that create the impression of natural stone for this purpose. There are also ready-made patterns for...
Creating Your Media Room
Media rooms are a great gathering space for family movie night, for some hot competition in the ultimate gaming experience, or just someplace to kick back, listen to music and surf the Internet. Here are some hints about setting up your perfect Music and Home Theater...
Create The Perfect Atmosphere
If you are anything like me, you are always aware of and very concerned with the atmosphere of the place you're in. It doesn't matter whether you are in your bedroom, your office, or in a coffee shop. You are easily affected by the atmosphere around you and you are...
Country Home Decor is Fun
Home decoration can be a pleasure giving hobby, but country home decor is fun. Unlike home decor, country home decor does not have any standards or fixed format to follow. There is a lot of scope for experimentation in country home decor. Normally, sky is the limit...
Correct Light Fixture Depends On Many Factors
The right light fixture can truly set a room off and give it that complete look. The wrong light fixture can seem out of place, awkward, and not provide the lighting needed for the space. So, what factors should a person consider before making a light fixture...
Copper In Your Home
When thinking of precious metals most of us think of gold and platinum, almost everyone neglects to think of copper, which is, in fact, one of the most basic and common metal we encounter on a daily basis. This red colored metal has been in use for many years,...
