Missed our first article? Find it here. You're halfway there. You've considered ceramic, concrete, cork and engineered wood flooring. While these are alluring choices, you know there's more to consider, namely laminate, linoleum, solid wood and vinyl flooring. It may sound like a lot to consider, but these flooring choices are so different they shouldn't run together in your mind – and they...

Picking the color of your interior window shades can be exciting, but also nerve-wracking, as you look for the perfect color to complement your home and furniture. With the following tips, you're sure to find an ideal color that will make you smile each time you look at your Polar Shades window treatments. Consider Texture Take the texture of the window shade into account, thinking of texture as...

Polar Shades is proud to be celebrating 21 years in business. What began as a small, local operation is now a global corporation -- and the team at Polar Shades is glad to have customers all over the world celebrating the company’s 21st birthday. Polar Shades Began in Las Vegas, Nevada Polar Shades unofficially began when co-founder Steve Mevius couldn’t find the perfect shades or blinds for his...

Whether your house is move-in ready or in need of remodeling, your kitchen is a great way to add style and value to your home. Kitchen remodeling can increase the selling price of your home if you decide to put it on the market in the future. While these changes can range from cosmetic to major overhauls, here are five kitchen remodeling ideas that will transform your home: Stain or paint...

For now, all you know is you want to feel the coolness of a floor touching your feet. And you've never liked carpet anyway. So where does this leave you when trying to pick new flooring for your home? With eight choices: ceramic, concrete, cork, engineered wood, laminate, linoleum, solid wood and vinyl flooring. The first four are presented here. You're smart to consider each choice carefully;...

Contrary to what many people think, a room doesn't have to be small to be cozy. But it does have to be warm and comfortable. You might be measuring a room's “cozy quotient” by strict definitions, but coziness really comes down to a feeling. It's true a room exudes coziness – beckoning you and overcoming you with easy familiarity – or it doesn't. This doesn't mean a cool, aloof room is forever...

They represent the cornerstone of your kitchen, those “big three” kitchen appliances. They probably also account for more than 10 percent of your energy bill. Still, if you're looking for ways to trim your energy bill, it's not as though you can unplug them and expect to achieve any real savings. Instead, turn to some simple tips supplied by appliance and utility companies. Doing so will help...

Your small garage is cramped to the point of discomfort, so it's time to get serious about maximizing the space you have available. Be sure to read fast because that wall should soon be covered with wall-mounted shelves to make the most of every square inch. Wall-mounted shelves offer one way to open up space, and there are five more that will transform your garage. But hold that hammer. Before...

You spend a lot of time picking out carpet, appliances, and bedroom sets when you're sprucing up your home. Some of it comes easily, and you can simply choose colors or styles most appealing to you. Other home furnishings require a little more work so you can find the form and function to best fit your needs. Window shades can be deceptively difficult to purchase, especially if it's a new process...