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Posted on 03/27/2022
DIY: Create The Perfect Fire Pit for Your Space
Having a backyard fire pit gives you a great place to sit around with family and friends on summer nights or cooler nights. Although fire pits are sold in many stores, building your own gives you more control over how it looks. You can design your own fire pit, construct it yourself, and set it up to use...
Diy
DIY
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Posted on 03/20/2022
How to Keep an Old House Cool on Hot Days
Vintage homes are full of charm and character. Unfortunately, if they haven’t had extensive updates, old houses might have poor insulation and other structural issues. While these things may not hinder your ability to live happily in an old house, they can lead to higher utility bills. If you live in an old house without air conditioning, hot...
Energy Saving
Home Living
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Posted on 03/13/2022
Safety Tips for Plumbing During DIY Construction Projects
When you’re changing your home’s plumbing, such as rerouting pipes or adding pipes, you’ll need to make sure you do so safely. Working with plumbing comes with a risk of exposure to chemicals, mold, dust and sewage. Making mistakes while handling plumbing could also lead to a flood or water damage in your home. Before you get started...
Construction
Construction
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Posted on 03/06/2022
How to Make Your Bathroom Feel Like a Luxury Spa
The right decor can make a big difference in even a small space. When designing for a small bathroom, every choice counts. Your bathroom is a place where you should feel relaxed and refreshed, no matter how small it is. With the right design choices, you can make every day a spa day at home. Here are some...
Bathroom
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Posted on 02/27/2022
Woodworking ideas: 3 Building projects to try
If you’re interested in DIY building projects for beginners, consider starting with woodwork. There are countless beginner-friendly woodworking crafts you can make with basic tools and inexpensive supplies. Here are some great ideas for woodworking projects to try: Wooden bird house A birdhouse is an excellent addition to any garden or outdoor space. You can create them out...
Arts And Crafts
Building Projects
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Posted on 02/20/2022
Minimal design in living rooms: Tips & tricks
If you're a fan of simple design, a minimal living room might be your perfect match. By using minimalist design style, you can create a sleek atmosphere without sacrificing comfort. Here are some tips for designing a minimalist living room: Decluttering Getting rid of clutter is the first step to designing a minimalist living room. However, don't let...
Color
Design
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Posted on 02/13/2022
Strategies for Dealing With Multiple Offers for Your Home
If you’re selling your home, the idea of getting multiple offers to buy might seem like an ideal scenario. However, managing multiple offers can be complicated and even stressful. Working with a real estate agent will help you figure out the best course of action, but so will understanding your options. Here are some choices you can make...
Accepting Offers
Disclose Offer
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Posted on 02/06/2022
Try These Trendy Curtain Ideas for Your Bedroom
The window dressings in your bedroom can be as important aesthetically as they are functionally. Choosing the right curtains for the size of the windows and the design of the room can make an enormous impact on the look and feel of the bedroom. If your bedroom needs new curtains, here are some excellent ideas to start with:...
Bedroom
Bedroom
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Posted on 01/30/2022
DIY Best Practices: Expert Tips to Help With Any Project
Whether you are dabbling into your first DIY home decor project or you are an experienced crafter, you may find that you make a few mistakes or hit a few roadblocks along the way. Fortunately, there are many seasoned experts out there who can give you advice and guidance as you work through any project. These DIY tips...
Arts And Crafts
Diy
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Posted on 01/23/2022
The Modern Home: How to Build for Convenience and Efficiency
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Designing a home for today’s technologically advanced world requires considering more than just floor layout and wall color. While those aspects certainly remain important, homeowners should also think about how connected and environmentally friendly their home will be. If you’re designing a new home, here are four tips to help you build something...
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
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Posted on 01/16/2022
How Homeowners Can Reduce the Risk of a Chimney Fire
Homeowners sometimes visualize a chimney fire as an event that involves flames shooting out of the top like a flare. While that type certainly happens too often, slow-burning chimney fires tend to go undetected and place unsuspecting household members in harm's way. The good news for homeowners with fireplaces is reducing the risk of a chimney fire ranks...
Chimney
Home Maintenance
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Posted on 01/09/2022
5 Design Trends That Are Dating Your Kitchen
Unfortunately, some trends do not keep their appeal long-term. If you’re designing your kitchen based on popular past trends, you might find yourself stuck with a dated aesthetic years later. Sometimes, dated kitchen features can even work against you when selling your home. If you’re putting your house on the market and considering some kitchen updates, here are...
Dated Kitchen
Design
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