A Brief History of Sewing Machines
Initially, sewing machines were manufactured for garment factory production lines, allowing for clothing to become uniformly mass-produced. It was French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier who invented the first functioning sewing machine in 1830 for use in his garment...
A Brief History Of Leather Couches
Leather couches are a trend of the late-twentieth and early-twenty-first centuries, and serves both comfort and style. The leather couch in general is an article of furniture providing the space for two or three people and has armrests and sometimes...
10 Ways to Jazz Up Your Outdoor Living Space
1. The easiest way to jazz up your outdoor deck or patio is by using splashes of color. Sometimes it only means investing in a few accent pieces that make a bold statement and your outdoor living space perks right up. You don't always have to buy new ñ with a little...
10 Tips To Home Organization
If you are looking for the perfect home organization plan, consider starting small and working your way up to the larger projects. A few simple tips will get you on the way to home organization at its finest. Tip 1: Use a flatware tray for utensils and place it neatly...
10 Things You Must Know When Building or Renovating
There are many sad cases of home renovations not going as planned - often going way over budget or schedule, or unforeseen complications popping up unexpectedly and ruining even up to years of work. Most of these situations would never have gone so awry with some...
10 Surefire Ways to Avoid Common DIY Home Improvement Mistakes
Ask people who have completed do-it-yourself projects and theyíll tell you that the projects took at least twice and much time and three times the money they thought they would. The basic reason is that DIYers usually make a lot of mistakes that end up making home...
10 Recommended Value – Adding Home Improvements
Results from a survey carried out by 100 estate agents across the UK reveal the 10 most common value adding home improvements. 1) Loft Conversion - £22,000 2) New Extension - £19,000 3) New Kitchen - £10,000 4) New Conservatory - £9,000 5) New Windows - £6,000...
10 Quick And Inexpensive Ways To Brighten Your Home For Spring!
Spring is a sign of renewal in many areas of our lives, and our homes are no different! There is something energizing and refreshing about bringing that bright, airy feeling of Spring into your home. Here are the 10 best ways to spruce up and revitalize your rooms, on...
10 Easy Tips To Refresh Your Space For Spring And Summer 2006
It's the time of the season, friends! 1.Time to paint those bland winter walls! Neutral tones are just fine, but add in some of the cool blues and greens that are making a statement this Spring. Pastels and Ultra Brights are the spring and summer trend for this year....
10 Easy Steps To An Organized Home Office
Without the structure of an office outside of our homes, it is easy to scatter anything work related all over the house. We still need to complete our work in a timely and efficient manner. After all, the less time we spend working, the more time we have with our...
How to (DIY) Plumbing Basics
Plumbing follows the basic laws of nature -- gravity, pressure, water seeking its own level. Knowing this, you can understand its "mysteries" and make dozens of fixes to your home's plumbing system. You can save yourselftime, trouble, and money! The plumbing system in...
10 Country Do’s and Dont’s
What follows are 10 lessons from my ìnow I know betterî collection. Perhaps these lessons learned will ease your transition from the city to wilderness. 1. Know thyselves. If you are a couple who bickers over which way to hang the toilet paper roll, donít buy raw...
6 Tips to Stop Mold Growing in Your Home
It is normal to find mold spores in a homes indoor air and surfaces such as clothes, walls, and furniture. Most of the time mold spores found indoors are from outside sources. Regular housekeeping cleaning helps keep mold levels low. Cleaning small areas of visible...
5 Ways To Brighten Up Your Bedroom, For Free!
The bedroom is the place we spend most of our time, yet also tends to be the most neglected when it comes to decorating. Nowadays, money may be a significant factor! Here are some great tips for brightening up your space with no money at all! 1. Rearrange! A new fresh...
5 Tips To Create Style And Elegance In Your Home
Creating the perfect home requires a lot of time and energy. There are so many things you need to take into account, especially if you are new at it. There are some very basic things to get you started. 1) The first thing to look at is the personalities that are in...
Small Electrical Repairs, Maintenance and Installations
Throughout my 35+ years doing home repairs, I have learned much about electricity and electrical repairs. Most electrical work around the home is fairly easy in a technical sense. Bend a wire, tighten a screw, wrap a little electrical tape, etc. Oops... don't forget...
5 steps to complete a successful ceramic tile installation
If laying ceramic tiles is totally new to you, "5 Steps to complete a successful ceramic tile installation" is a set of basic but important tips that you will help you avoid making costly mistakes on your next bathroom or ceramic tile installation. " Plan which Tile "...
So, What’s the Best Bathroom Remodeling Strategy for My Money?
Bathroom Remodeling Strategies: High-level Budgets If you can afford to spend $40,000 to remodel your bathroom, you may be able to spend $200,000 on it as well. But because it is so easy to spend money when it's readily available, it's important to pay attention to...
Bath Remodel Strategies: Medium-level Budgets
In the world of bathroom remodeling, expert designers say $25,000 or less is considered a mid-level budget. It opens up possibilities beyond the decent shower, vanity and toilet with quality labor and limited frills available at lower budgets. While you're not in the...
How To Get The Finish You Want? – Drywall Basics
It's been called many different things—sheetrock, gypsum board, wallboard, and, of course, drywall. However, all these terms refer to the same thing: a panel consisting of a gypsum core surrounded by paper backings. It's become the most popular form of wall surfacing,...
How do I Remodel my Bathroom on a Low Budget?
Despite a lackluster economy, a lot of people are thinking of remodeling their baths and are willing to pay to do so. However, experts say, you don't have to have Bill Gates' income to create an attractive, comfortable bath for your family. "I would tell you," says...
