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Few things are more synonymous with the holiday season than festive lighting. Celebrate this merry time of year with decorative string lights. Here are some creative ideas to add some cheer to your home: 1. Decorate Your Shrubs, Trees and Other Greenery A strand or two of colorful lights is an easy way to add a touch of holiday cheer to your landscape. Consider using strands with large,...
Stay Inspired with These Design Tips for a Creative Work Area at Home
Musicians, artists, writers, designers, and beyond — unleash your creative potential with an inspiring space that fills you with ideas and ignites your passion for creating. No matter the size of your home, you can maximize your creativity and inspiration by transforming a room into the ultimate space. Here are a few helpful tips to enhance your work space at home: Surround Yourself with What...
Follow This Guide to Know Whether to Request Repairs on a Prospective Home
When purchasing a new home or a new-to-you home, there are a slew of steps to check off your to-do list before you officially own the property. One must-do task is ordering a home inspection. Though a home inspection isn't typically required by mortgage lenders for you to receive a home loan, you should still have one done. Otherwise, you're purchasing a home that you really don't know the true...
Winter is on its way but that doesn’t mean you have to enjoy it from inside your home. The chilly Las Vegas weather is the perfect time to head out to your porch or sunroom and enjoy a break from the desert heat. Here are some ideas to make your porch or sunroom cozy during the winter months: Gather Around the Fire There’s nothing better spending time around the fire with your friends and family....
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Courtyard patios are unique spaces, and because they’re often smaller than many porches or sunrooms, some homeowners may not know how to use the space to its fullest. Below are some great tips for getting the most out of your enclosed patio. How to Maximize an Enclosed Patio for Greater Comfort Invest in Furniture with Built-in Storage A few pieces of furniture may be all you can fit in your...
Implement These Smart Home Gadgets to Help with Holiday Prep
While the holiday season is a wonderful time of the year, it can also be a stressful season if you’re entertaining friends and family members. Thankfully, advances in smart home technology have led to the creation of gadgets and gizmos that make hosting a breeze. Top Smart Home Features for Ease of Entertaining Smart Shopping List Cooking for the holidays is far more detailed than your average...
Install These Attractive LED Lighting Fixtures in Your Home
LED, or Light-Emitting Diode, lights are surging in popularity. From industrial to commercial to private home use, incorporating LED lighting into any space provides brighter light without high energy cost. How can you integrate LED lighting into your home décor in a way that’s functional yet classy? Thankfully, these smaller light sources are easy to install virtually anywhere. Tasteful LED...
Design a Transitional Style Fireplace with These Tips
A fireplace is a hallmark of a cozy, comfortable home. Integrating a fireplace into a transitional living room can be tricky. Transitional rooms combine traditional and modern elements in a cohesive manner. A transitional design strategy brings these two strikingly different styles together by blending them into a single, streamlined aesthetic. For instance, some homeowners incorporate textures...
Incorporate These Furniture Pieces into Your Interior Design
All homeowners want their rooms to feel inviting and comfortable for their family and guests. Although color schemes, décor and natural light can make a space feel welcoming, the furniture pieces you choose can make or break how comfortable a room is. Here are a few comfortable and inviting furniture pieces that are perfect for every home. Sectional Couch: For the ultimate living space comfort,...