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8 Ways to Jazz Up Your Sunroom

Your sunroom deserves just as much attention as your living or dining room. In fact, if you spend a lot of time socializing or relaxing there, you should probably give it more love than your average space! Here are eight ways to improve the decor of your sunroom. 1. Curtains Sunlight, of course, is the biggest draw of a sunroom, but what about those days when the rays are just too bright? Colorful curtains can help keep out the glare while also adding pizzazz to your interior design. 2. Read more [...]
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How to Set Up an Attractive Chicken Coop in Your Garden

A chicken coop is a great addition to your garden if you want to get free, fresh eggs every day, you enjoy the company of chickens (they really do make great pets), or you want a little extra help with pest control. But a standard chicken coop may not be attractive enough for your needs. Thankfully, there are many ways to set up an attractive coop that will keep your chickens safe and comfortable and keep your garden looking beautiful too. Continue reading for a few tips. The Right Siding and Accessories First Read more [...]
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Safety Reminders for Home Improvement Projects

“Safety shmafety” says the one-eyed home improvement expert. Who also has a wooden leg. And is missing three fingers. Yes, home improvement is fun, and yes it can be done both professionally and independently, but especially if you’re doing it on your own, you must keep your safety in mind! How many accident reports do you need to read before the light bulb comes on and you think ‘hey, I sure don’t want to end up on that list …’ And it doesn’t really matter what type of project you’re Read more [...]
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Add Curb Appeal for Your Clinic

When it comes to the field of medicine, the majority of new patients come from targeted marketing campaigns and word of mouth. There is definitely something to be said, however, about the business that can be gleaned from people passing by - especially if you're located on a street with a good amount of traffic. Whether you are looking to bring in traffic for your dental veneer practice, chiropractic office, or other medical establishment, the exterior of your facility can play a large role. Here Read more [...]
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Choosing a door that’s right for your home

Interior doors can make or break a room. Choose the right door and it will compliment your décor; the wrong door can outdate a room or create a feeling of inconsistency. There are several things to consider when choosing a door: the existing décor, your personal style, how much space you have… All of these will impact which door will maximise the aesthetics of your room. Choosing a door when you have a small space Glazed Doors are a great way of letting in light into a room and creating a Read more [...]
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4 Remodeling Ideas that will Add Luxury to Your Home

We can’t all have inherently glamorous homes, but if infinity pools, panoramic ocean views, and massive marble staircases are beyond your budget, you can still achieve luxury. Making a few remodeling changes can turn your average home into something worthy of the Hollywood Hills. Room-by-room, here are 4 of our favorite ideas.   1. From bedroom to boudoir   If your bedroom feels rich and elegant, you will too. Unfortunately, because the bedroom is least often seen by guests, it’s Read more [...]
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Why sash windows are perfect for a period property

Windows can have a dramatic effect on the overall character of a home. Not only does the size, shape and placing of windows dictate how natural light comes into a property, but the design can have a great impact too. If your home is a period property from the Victorian or Edwardian eras it will almost certainly have been built with timber framed sash windows in place. So, if you are looking to make the most of your home's unique character with sympathetic decor it is well worth starting with your Read more [...]
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Multi-purpose decorating ideas for your living room- Transform it to a place worth living

A 160 square-foot living space might seem like a decent and average size until you realize that it should function as a lounge dining room, family room and home office. Creating a major design that can be functional in multiple ways and also aesthetically pleasing at the same time can become a major challenge for a homeowner. Although there are few designing elements that can help you with creating maximum space out of a small room, yet not many of us are aware of them. So, in case you’re looking Read more [...]
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6 Ways Shipping Container Shelters Help People in Crisis

Image by Stewart James Bim-Merle via Flicker There's a lot of talk about shipping containers in architecture and minimalist movements like the Tiny House Movement, and we thought we'd shed some light on what attributes of shipping container Shelters make them the most ideal solution for shelter in crisis situations. If we left anything out, be sure to let us know in the comments –here are our top reasons why shipping containerShelters are ideal for disaster, no matter where it happens. 1. Read more [...]
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What Do Your Ceiling Lights Say About You?

"Light" by @Doug88888 licensed under CC BY 2.0 What Do Your Ceiling Lights Say About You? Believe it or not, your choice of ceiling lights illuminates more than simply the living room or kitchen in your home. The centrepiece of your room, your lighting choice can give away some clues to your personality too. Whether a reflective, delicate chandelier, or a more modern, brushed-steel affair; Read on to find out what your home lighting says about you, and how you can embrace the persona… The Read more [...]