Decorating touches on new homes
If you are wanting to see what styles are new and what decorating trends are persisting, a great place to look is at a Parade of Homes or in model homes of builders. They hire professional decorators who use the …
Flooring ideas for building or Remodeling
Homeowners looking for flooring ideas for building or remodeling homes are choosing hard surface flooring products over carpet. Hard-surface floors are easier to clean, do not harbor allergens, dust mites or odors and last longer than some carpet. Stains that …
What is individual septic system
About one in four US homes have an individual onsite septic system. This means they are treating wastewater in the backyard, instead of sending it to the municipal wastewater treatment plant. Septic systems are an efficient, cost-effective method of treating …
Troubleshooting tips for lawn mower
Some people see mowing as a chore while others may enjoy the time outside, but few relish the idea of getting ready to mow the yard only to discover that the lawn tractor will not start. Most people who mow …
Household items that can be recycled for sustainable living
Of the three “Rs” in “Recycle Reduce Reuse,” reusing is probably the least thought-of action for sustainable living. However, “rethinking” used household items is great because it allows people to convert something that they were going to throw out into …
Basic interior design rules and colors
There are really no hard and fast rules to interior decorating in fact, it’s by breaking the rules that some of the most stunning and memorable interior decorating schemes evolve. But the following 10 interior decorating rules can be treated …
