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Outdoor furniture is usually built to last, but your furniture will last a lot longer if it's properly maintained. The question often comes down to how. There are specific ways to keep your metal, wicker and wood furniture looking its best. Follow these tips, so you can enjoy your outdoor furniture for even more seasons than you counted on: How to Maintain Your Outdoor Furniture Metal Clean...
Congratulations, you've bought a new home! Now it's time to make this new space your own. You have plenty of time to reorganize and decorate your place, so don't get caught up in the details too soon. The most important thing is making sure your money is allocated appropriately, so you are able to make updates to your home as needed. 4 Ways to Budget for Your New Home Don’t Spend Unnecessarily...
When it comes to selecting the right patio furniture, you've got lots of options, and that can make the decision overwhelming. Material, color, style and size are all factors to be considered before you buy. Take a look at these five tips designed to help you find the right patio furniture for your outdoor space: 5 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Patio Furniture Consider the Cost Patio...
Create the Perfect Walk-in Closet With These Tips
Maybe the kids have gone off to college. Perhaps you couldn't pass up your dream home even though it had one more bedroom than you needed. How you wound up with a spare bedroom isn't as important as what you do with it. It could be converted into a room for crafting or working out, you could use it as a storage space or you could transform it into a luxurious walk-in closet. How to Turn a Spare...
Update Your Home’s Décor With These Interior Design Tips
Most interior designers have a lengthy education and experience that makes them experts at choosing just the right look for a variety of spaces. Here are tips from a few to help you decorate your space like a pro: 5 Interior Design Tips From the Pros Don’t Shy Away From Technology Professional designers use the latest technology to envision new spaces and stay on top of important things like...
Ah, spring. The days get longer, it's cooler outside and flowers begin to bloom. After several months of long, cold nights, it's likely dust, dirt and debris have made their way into your house. Time for some spring cleaning! Of course, you’ll perform the usual deep cleaning of furniture and floors, but don’t forget about these often-overlooked areas of the house: 9 Spring Cleaning Items to...
The way your home is designed has an obvious impact on the way it looks, but it can also affect the use. A well-designed home will improve your home’s function, ensuring it meets your practical needs, as well as your aesthetic preferences. The following tips will help make your home more livable: Tips to Enhance the Functionality of Your Home Be Willing to Change Its Layout While decorating can...
Most of us spend our weekdays in office buildings and navigating bustling streets. With all the chaos in our day, it’s soothing to come home to a calm space. A great way to achieve a tranquil look is to incorporate natural elements into your design. Reclaimed wood is one of the most popular and versatile elements you can add to your design. Here are some ways to add warmth and character to any...
Keep Your Home Clutter-Free With These 6 Hacks
It's been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when it comes to keeping clutter at bay, which is often easier said than done. Most people only start looking for de-cluttering solutions once things have gotten entirely out of hand. It doesn't have to be like that. If you are moving into a new home or simply looking for ways to better organize your...