Many people struggle to keep their attic clean and organized. Maybe you're one of them. But who can blame you - we fully understand the struggle. While the attic can be your best storage space, it can also quickly become a disaster area if left unattended. You need a methodological approach, and this post shows you how you...
Summer is most people’s favorite season of the year. It means more afternoon dips in the pool, barbecues, and suntans. Unfortunately, the excessive heat and humidity can quickly suck the fun out of your summertime. Read on for nine ways to keep your home cool this summer. 1. Close the Blinds It can be tempting to keep your blinds...
One of the tricky choices for a homeowner is getting a composite door for your home, as getting it wrong may mean that you’ll waste your money on a low-quality door or get one that doesn’t fit your entire home’s aesthetics. Worst case, a low-quality door can make your home vulnerable to burglars. Recently, composite doors have become...
While many beds today come with a headboard, there is no absolute requirement that your bed should always have one. For many, it’s an added touch for design and functionality, or it’s merely something that came along with their bed of choice. However, truth be told, your bed may function just as well as it should—as a bed,...
Traditional open fireplaces undoubtedly look good and create a cozy atmosphere in a cold and snowy evening, but their efficiency is not particularly impressive. That is why many people go for wood stoves — not exactly a high-tech heating solution, but certainly a fairly safe and reliable one. In the end, every time electricity fails, your wood stove...
Building a home is a big investment and you can’t do it over and over. We can understand that it’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing for many people and they want it to turn out perfect, just like the picture they have dreamt of. Homes are called “Dream Homes” for a reason after all. However, building a custom home is...
This post was developed via a partnership with BetterHelp. Home design can be incredibly fulfilling. It may be exciting, like choosing a gorgeous mural for your master bedroom, or it might be more tedious, like researching a replacement gasket for your wood stove. In every aspect of your home design, however, you want to put as much love...
The post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. We may not necessarily associate home design with intimacy. That would be a mistake, however! Home design can influence us both subtly and more overtly in all kinds of ways! When designing a bedroom for optimal intimacy, there are a number of tips and tricks that you can try. Whether...
Upgrading the kitchen is one of the best ways to add value to your home. It also tends to be the most expensive room to renovate due to the cost of appliances and cabinetry. So, what if you aren't planning to sell and want to breathe new life into your kitchen without breaking the bank? Here are some...
While considering window coverings for your house, you should not overlook the bathroom windows. Bathroom Window Coverings are both for decorative purposes and also bring out functionality. Bathroom window coverings should be able to let in enough natural light and still prevent someone from seeing inside. The type of window covering will largely be determined by the location of the bathroom window. If the window is near the shower or bath tab, you need...
