2015

Choosing Blinds For Rooms That Receive A Lot Of Light

Plentiful light can make a space seem bright and airy. Often more light is achieved through the addition of windows. While windows are great at letting in sunlight, sometimes there can be too much of a good thing. Too much sunlight can lead to the fading of cloth furniture and carpets. It can also lead to increases in indoor temperature. The most common solution to this problem is installing window blinds.

Winter Wedding Planning: 3 Tips For Choosing Your Floral Arrangements

Winter weddings are known for their purity and beauty, and the perfect bouquets and centerpieces can help set the tone. According to Brides Magazine, floral arrangements should be planned for each member of your wedding party as well as to be used as decorations during the ceremony and reception. While you may be concerned about having fewer options available to fill all your flower needs than you would in the spring, you can rest assured that these tips will help you maximize the impact of your winter blooms.

Fall Is Here! Follow These Steps To Ensure Your Home Stays Cozy And Warm Once Cold Weather Hits

When the air starts getting a bit nippy, you know the true cold of winter is just around the corner. To avoid running into issues with a cold or uncomfortable home once winter fully hits, here are a few simple tasks you'll want to conquer now. Select more insulating window treatments. Your sheer, decorative window treatments won't do much to keep the cold air out. One of the greatest sources of energy loss in the home is through the windows, so by replacing them with thicker, insulated window treatments you can not only make your home more comfortable, but also decrease your energy bills.

3 Tips For Choosing Long-Lasting Wood Flooring For Your Basement

The basement area of your home is the perfect area to create your own retreat or add an additional bedroom. Wood flooring may be the ideal flooring choice for your basement because of how versatile it is. However, it is important to make sure that the wood flooring you purchase will last long. Luckily, there are a few tips that will help you choose the right long-lasting wood flooring for your basement space.

No Drought about It: How to Reduce Your Outdoor Water Use

Is your water bill getting out of control? Are you sick of seeing sprinkler runoff? Whether your area is experiencing a drought, you want to save money, or you're simply looking to conserve water, there are many reasons to reduce your outdoor water use. Here are a few ways to do so.   Stop Sprinkler Runoff Do you sometimes feel like your sprinklers water the sidewalk more than your lawn? When your irrigation practices aren't efficient, you end up wasting water.