When I moved into my first apartment, I had to make do with older pieces that I liberated from the attics and basements of loved ones. After saving some money, I decided to fix up my bedroom first. That meant settling on a design for the room. A lot of thought went into my selections. I needed to think about the colors for the furniture, the style, and even the type of mattress I wanted for the bed. After choosing wall color, I moved on to selecting a bedding set with matching window treatments. My success with my bedroom motivated me to tackle each room in the apartment in turn. If you need to decorate your home one room at a time, let me provide some tips. I'll make suggestions buying furniture that is to scale and choosing your colors. In no time, each room will look great.
Posted on: 26 January 2021
You know it as soon as you hear it. The sound of broken window glass in your home. Maybe a kid outside threw a baseball in the wrong direction, or maybe a tree or another object took a hard fall towards your house. Maybe you even broke the glass yourself somehow. Whatever the reason, the only thing that matters now is responding to the situation and getting your window put back together safely. [Read More]
Posted on: 19 October 2020
Having a properly functioning gutter system is essential for the health of your home's roof as well as to ensure that water is properly disposed away from your home's foundation. However, many people find that traditional gutter systems have some drawbacks. If your gutters are still in good condition so you don't want to replace them, but you're still interested in upgrading, you may want to seriously consider having gutter guards installed. [Read More]
Posted on: 25 August 2020
Do you want truly antique furniture for your bedroom? One of the key parts of collecting and enjoying antique furnishings is to learn how to identify true antiques. With so many replicas and often so little provenance, the antique market can be difficult to navigate. To help you find the right items no matter what your period tastes, here are a few key identification tips. 1. Learn to Identify Periods. Antique furniture and decor are differentiated by aligning it with particular 'periods' of time and styles within those periods. [Read More]
Posted on: 3 August 2020
Trees are a beautiful part of any home and can help increase the curb appeal of your house as well as provide a number of benefits to you as a homeowner. Trees require maintenance just like any other part of your home, and proper care is required for the trees to not become a burden to you. Here are a few reasons why you need a tree service company to come to take a look at the trees in your yard. [Read More]