Swimming pools are a great way to improve your outdoor space and entertain friends and family. For many of us, those friends and family members often include pets. If you're planning on having animals near your pool, be sure to consider these safety precautions.

While most consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home, it may be more aptly described as the nerve center. Serving a number of important functions from meal preparation to gathering space. This multipurpose room is easily one of the most used in any home and one where the decor, ambiance, and level of organization can set the tone from the rest of your living area.

Begin by making some basic but important tweaks before turning to the fundamentals and moving to hangars, shoes and accessories. Then, if you're feeling ambitious, finesse the details with some impressive finishing touches.

There is no doubt that a built-in pool will require diligence and commitment on your part. But with practice, these five simple maintenance steps can become as routine as checking the weather forecast before you “suit up” and take the plunge in that beckoning blue water. Consider:

It’s the rare homeowner who doesn’t like their home to be a comfortable yet up-to-date reflection of who they are. As families constantly change, it makes sense your home’s style will change as well. In the home remodeling world, making changes to even small details on your home’s interior and exterior can have a huge impact. There’s no shortage of innovative remodeling ideas to draw from – here are 5 of our favorites.

Air conditioning costs can often soar in hot climates like Las Vegas, but there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your bills and help extend the life of your A/C unit. From reducing the heat in your home to making sure your unit is running efficiently, the following tips will help you stay comfortable while reducing your energy bills:

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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.

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. 

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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: