Category Archives: Home Improvement
Backyarding Is The New Trend for 2022
“Backyarding,” the new trend to move many indoor activities–from working in an office or classroom to dining and recreation–to the great outdoors, is growing. Under pandemic conditions, yards and other managed landscapes became a safe haven for social gatherings, celebrating milestones/holidays, working, studying, playing, exercising, relaxing. Here are some ways…
Common Causes of AC Refrigerant Leaks
In order to operate properly, AC systems rely on an ample amount of refrigerant. This chemical compound serves the important purpose of absorbing heat from the air before running it through compressors and evaporators so the system can ultimately release cool air. Because AC refrigerants don’t get used up during the system’s operation, you shouldn’t…
2 Refreshing Ideas for a Bedroom Makeover
When was the last time you gave your bedroom a facelift? Everyone deserves a beautiful and comfortable place to retreat to at the end of the day. If your bedroom doesn’t make you happy as soon as you walk in, it might be time to mix things up. Sometimes, all you need is a little…
How To Increase Storage Space in Your Home
Unless you live in a massive mansion with tons of space, chances are you’re always trying to find the right place for your stuff. Our homes can get cluttered seemingly overnight. Having your possessions strewn about your home isn’t good for you, mentally or physically. If you need a little bit more room to move…
Tips To Convert Your Basement Into a Rec Room
Often, when house hunting, homes that contain basements can really draw a buyer. You may have many great ideas for how to utilize the space—an extra family room, a home gym, a guest living area for when the in-laws are in town. If you choose to make your lower level a place for entertainment, consider…
Create Your Dream Bathroom Online
This new Virtual Show Room from American Standard Baths is a free interactive designer tool created to assist you during the design development stages of your personal bathroom. Designed specifically for the consumer, it combines product choices with lots of options and budget pricing catered to your local code compliance all at once. With their…
Tips for Creating a Stress-Free Space
Nothing is more relaxing than walking through your front door and plopping down on your sofa at the end of a hard day. But sometimes, we bring the worries of our professional life over into our personal sphere. Luckily, you can curate your home to create a private oasis far away from the world’s concerns.…
Beginner Home Renovations: Where Do You Start?
Unless you’re living in a brand-new home, your starter home likely needs some extra love and renovations to lift its design up. If you’ve never done home renovations on your own before, the concept may seem frightening at first. Starting simple with your home updates before moving onto any larger problems will keep you from…
Creating Curb Appeal in the Winter Months
Creating curb appeal is important in real estate and can increase the value of a home by as much as 17 percent. But it can be challenging to achieve great curb appeal in the cold weather months. Here is a checklist from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an…
Stunning Exterior Home Remodeling Ideas
Remodeling your home can be an exciting prospect. There are so many ways a home’s appearance can transform both inside and out. Remodeling the outside is especially fun, as there is nothing like coming home to a warm and inviting abode. Choosing what area of the exterior to focus on can be difficult, though. Reimagine…
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