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Few places in Las Vegas rival the adeptness with which Discovery Children's Museum excites and engages children. Located in the downtown area, this three-story museum is 58,000 square-feet, featuring nine-themed exhibition halls and over 26,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on core exhibits. Its central mission is to provide a vibrant and engaging experience to young guests through a broad...
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One thing is for certain: window treatment dilemmas can be confounding. If you're like many people who have a problem with their window treatments, when you don't know what to do to remedy it, you do nothing. Better to leave the dilemma alone than to risk making it worse. In actuality, you have a choice that will make it better: turn to the window professionals at Polar Shades. They have the...
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Taken individually, they may appear harmless. However collectively, the air leaks in your home could be compromising your indoor air comfort and increasing your monthly energy bills by as much as 25 percent. Many of these leaks occur around a home's “envelope,” or the roof, attic, subfloor, exterior doors, windows and exterior walls. “If you added up all the leaks, holes and gaps in a typical...
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No carpet lasts forever. Depending on the quality of the carpet you purchase, it could last from three to 20 years. However, you should be able to make any carpet outlive its projected lifespan by following these proactive maintenance tips: Grab dirt in its tracks Place a water-absorbent mat outside your front door and a rug just inside the door to trap incoming dirt. Consider making your home a...
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Color makes a big impact on our emotions. Blue can create a calming feeling, green is thought to reduce stress, and red brings excitement. Bringing a pop of color into your kitchen can quickly change the mood of your space. We'll show you how to make it happen with the following tips: Add a Coat of Paint When it comes to adding color to a room, the first thing most of us think of is changing the...
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Creating an appealing and comfortable home environment is essential, especially in the bedroom. Whether you prefer lots of light or want to make sure it’s nice and dark while you’re sleeping, choosing the right window treatments that fit your personal style can make your bedroom a peaceful and relaxing haven where you can rest and retreat from the outside world. How to Choose Window Treatments...
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Sick of looking at your yard through torn or dirty screens? Consider an upgrade that will add flexibility to your life: retractable screen doors. Here are three ways retractable screen doors from All Seasons, a division of Polar Shades, will spice up your home. 1. Reduce Your Cleaning Needs Traditional screens must be removed to clean the glass behind them, while screen-less doors and windows are...
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If a friend has asked for your opinion on wallpaper, you might expect to see a sampling of pictures to decorate the screen on their computer. But these days, the wallpaper may be of another kind – the paper kind, printed with a design and pasted to a wall with adhesive. After dominating interior design during the 1970s and 80s, wallpaper is enjoying a comeback, proving that design trends really...
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A contemporary design style offers a clean look to bring to your kitchen. People love the fresh look that clean lines, minimalist shapes, and cool colors provide. The only problem with this style is it can be uninviting. Adding warmth can help the kitchen feel like a cozy gathering place. Here are a few ideas you can incorporate when designing a warm contemporary kitchen. Include Wood in the...