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28Jan

By Paul PetersenNo Comments

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Three Tips for Buying Bedroom Furniture

Bedrooms were the sixth-most common type of renovation in the US in 2020 after kitchens, basements, bathrooms, offices, and garages. Though you might not spend most of your waking time in this room, you spend at least one-third of your life there in total! For that reason, it's important your bedroom is calming, cozy, and functional. Upgrading your bedroom furniture is one way you can improve all these qualities in your bedroom. Not sure how to buy bedroom furniture sets that meet your needs and will stand the test of time? Follow these tips and you soon will! Consider Your Bedroom Storage Needs Clothes, linens, toiletries, books, upcoming birthday presents... You might need to squeeze a lot into your bedroom depending on how much other space you have available in your h...

6 Common Automatic Gate Problems and How to Fix Them

28Jan

By Robert LerryNo Comments

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6 Common Automatic Gate Problems and How to Fix Them

When most people think about making fixes or changes in their homes, they focus on popular renovations. They want a new bathroom or a kitchen. For the outdoors people, they think about changes in their landscaping. Something that doesn't make most people's list is their automatic gate. Much like a roof, it's something you don't think much about unless things start going wrong. Of course, once things do start going wrong, they can become a serious problem in a hurry. If you've got an automatic gate, keep reading for some of the most common problems and how you can fix them. 1. Excessive Noise Excessive noise is one of the most normal and common problems with automatic driveway gates or automatic fence gates. At some point, you just notice that it's gotten loud. This can just mean th...

28Jan

By Genny DomnNo Comments

Flooring

5 Key Benefits of New Flooring

When was the last time that you paid attention to the condition your flooring is in? Flooring is often one of the most underrated details of your home. Everyday living can cause wear and tear, leaving you with stained or scratched floors that look less than desirable. You may not spend most of your time looking down, but that doesn't mean your floors should go neglected! It may be time to explore new flooring options for your home. Are you still wondering if you should install new home flooring? Here are five new flooring benefits that might sway your decision. 1. Increase Home Value Floors in great condition give your home value a boost. An increase in home value is ideal if you're looking to sell your home relatively soon. But if you're planning to live in ...

28Jan

By Clare LouiseNo Comments

Home Improvement

Top 5 Signs You Need a New Kitchen Cabinet

Americans remodel over 24 million kitchens and bathrooms per year. If you want to be one of them you need to determine your criteria for getting a new kitchen cabinet. Your existing cabinet may not work with your remodel. If you are wondering when is the right time for replacing kitchen cabinets you came to the right place. Knowing when it is time for a kitchen cabinet upgrade is easy if you pay attention to these 5 signs. Check out this handy guide so you can find out if it is time for a new cabinet design, or if you can continue to keep your old one. Read on to find out all you need to know! 1. You Have Many Cabinet Scratches and Dents If your kitchen cabinets are pockmarked with scratches and dents a new coat of paint may not be enough. It may be time to spend a bit...

When Should You Move? Where Should You Live?

28Jan

By Clare LouiseNo Comments

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When Should You Move? Where Should You Live?

Young people just starting their careers and perhaps living on their own for the first time generally move into apartments. After a while, they may move to a larger apartment or to a condo that that has more square feet than their apartment. Many couples begin married life in an apartment or condo. Then life changes. The couple has a baby or plans to have children — they need more space. An apartment dweller wants to own a dog — he needs a yard and sidewalks. Young people who are well on their way to successful careers may be ready to invest in property. These are a few of the reasons that cause people to move from a multifamily dwelling into a single-family home of their own. Review this infographic when you’re ready to make your move. Graphic created by New City Moving.

28Jan

By Clare LouiseNo Comments

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Clean Up Bathroom Clutter

Keeping an organized bathroom is much easier when you’ve chosen specific storage locations for your bath products. Floating or open shelves add a modern touch over traditional cabinetry. Everyday items could be stored on them — including lotions, toothbrushes, shaving creams and towels. Over-the-toilet and corner shelves also make great use of empty wall space. However, if you choose to store items above the toilet, it’s best to get in the habit of keeping the toilet cover closed. This prevents toiletries from falling inside and minimizes contamination risks. For more ways to designate storage locations for items, see the accompanying infographic. Graphic created by Modern Bathroom.

28Jan

By Clare LouiseNo Comments

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Declutter and De-Stress Your Life.

First, a cluttered or disorganized home simply makes it harder to find what you need, and more likely to misplace your keys or wallet — causing stress and wasting time. Studies have also found that simply being exposed to a chaotic or messy environment makes you more likely to overeat sweet or fatty foods, which can result in weight gain. Other research has found that if you find your home environment stressful, you’re more likely to feel depressed and to have higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that is linked to a higher risk of poor health. The accompanying infographic, The Organization Diet: Cut the Clutter & Improve Your Life, presents proven, practical tips will help you streamline your home. Give the “organization diet” a try. Chances are you’ll shed not only unnecessa...

28Jan

By Clare LouiseNo Comments

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Store Clothes In Your Closet, Not Dust

Household dust are tiny particles that can add up to big problems. Dust may look harmless, but look at it more closely and you are likely to see nasty components such as dust mites, dust mite excrement, pollen, toxic chemicals, and other materials that can cause discomfort, trigger allergies, or even cause or worsen serious illness. Of course, no amount of reorganization or decluttering can deliver permanent freedom from dust. It’s extremely important to dust and clean closet surfaces thoroughly and regularly. Closets are easily overlooked in the cleaning routine; nevertheless, closet dust can still get on clothes and personal items. A clean closet is a major step forward toward a cleaner bill of health! For more closet cleaning help, check out the resource. Graphic created by Closets....

28Jan

By Paul WatsonNo Comments

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A Guide to American Standard Manufacturing Warranty

American Standard is a very well-known manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures. In this article, we are going to provide you with the details of American Standard’s warranty policies. We will also tell you about the extended warranty policy so that you can protect your plumbing fixtures once your initial warranty is over. American Standard warranty: American standard provides warranty coverage for any manufacturing defects, workmanship and materials. The coverage tenure depends on the appliance or fixture. This company provides five years of warranty on their showers. This includes hand showers, electronic showers. Shower systems, valves and controls. bathtubs come with a longer coverage for ten years. The textured bathroom surface comes with one year of coverage. American...

28Jan

By Genny DomnNo Comments

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Choosing The Right Retirement Village For You

Many seniors have been reassessing their priorities in recent times. Staying away from their loved ones for long periods of time has perhaps rekindled the need to be a part of the community along with having access to a support network. Some seniors feel that they should prioritize their health and well-being while having the time to soak in the happiness brought by those little moments every day. If you're considering whether it's the right time for you to settle into a retirement village, you should look at a few reasons why others have done the same. It should help you in making an informed decision that's right for you. Ocean Gardens is a great start. Here is a list of some of the reasons why the retirement village lifestyle is increasingly becoming the preferred choice of seniors. ...