Home & Garden

Save on Appliances Whether it’s discounted refrigerators or marked down gas ranges, there are plenty of options to help you cut costs on the most expensive pieces in your kitchen. Don’t overlook scratch and dent appliances before giving them a chance. Many times, the cosmetic flaws are small enough to go unnoticed or may be located on a side of the appliance that won’t be visible once it’s installed. If you want to buy new, many retailers and suppliers offer deep discounts and rebates when purchasing multiple products or buying at a certain time of year. Do your research to find out if waiting a few weeks could save you some serious cash. Lay Tile and Hardwood Yourself If your kitchen needs updating, chances are you really want to complete the look with new tile or hardwood floors

In most cities, there are many companies that offer moving services. These companies have a variety of ways for you to get a quote. Some movers offer a dedicated call center that will provide you with an estimated cost. There are other companies that utilize an online form for their customers. Whenever you call or fill out a form, you need to remember that these are just estimates. You cannot get an accurate cost without the movers coming out to your home. For a more definitive quote, you want to set up an in-home estimate. During this process, the movers will look at your belongings and determine the correct price for the move. It is also important to get several estimates from different companies. These quotes will allow you to compare costs and find the company that will fit your bu...

Even the most reliable air conditioning unit will need to be replaced eventually, and it's up to you to recognize when this time has come. Here are a few signs to watch for. Higher Utility Bills The first sign that you might need a new AC unit is that your utility bills have been higher than usual lately. This is often a sign that your HVAC system is working less efficiently than it used to, which means it's starting to show its age. Strange Sounds If your air conditioner is on its last legs, you might notice sounds such as knocking, rattling, or even grinding coming from the unit or the ducts. An air conditioner should be nearly silent, so any sound that wasn't there before is a sign of trouble. You Have an Older Unit A good air conditioning unit that has undergone r...

If you’re struggling with how to decorate a small room in your home without making it feel too cluttered, you’re not alone. Many homeowners have at least one decor problem with their home that they struggle with on an ongoing basis, and navigating the issues around having an awkwardly-small room is one of the most common problems. If you’re ready to fix the issues with your small room once and for all, there are some simple tips you can follow to open up your room and make it feel larger and more open. Declutter The first thing you should do with your room is to completely declutter. Drag all your furniture and decor into another room so you are starting with a blank slate. Before you put anything back into your room, decide if it makes sense in that room or if it could be better sui

Cabins are a wonderful place to relax and reconnect with nature. While you can find many cabins located along lakes and rivers around the world, there are others who are hidden deep in the forest. If you have a woodside forest or would just like to decorate your home with a rustic wooden cabin theme, then be sure to incorporate these tips. Use Muted Colors Muted colors like rich browns, coal blacks and spruce greens are popular color choices when decorating a wood cabin. While you can paint the walls, these colors, you can also incorporate them through using bedspreads and throws. Think about hanging art, like wild birds art, on the walls that feature these colors. Create a Fireplace A fireplace helps create the rustic cabin feeling. You can have a real one installed, use an electr...

There are many reasons to consider epoxy floor coating, appearance being just one of them. A few of the advantages include a seamless finish, stain and fade resistance, and a broad color variety you can use to make your pick. You'll find epoxy a perfect alternative to many of the other flooring types commonly used over concrete, and it offers a lot of unique benefits for whatever space where you decide to use it. A Perfect, Seamless Finish Both paint and sealants tend to peel, requiring a lot of regular upkeep, especially on high-traffic floors where appearance is everything. Tiles offer a lot of variety, but often end up coming loose, which is unsightly and causes a fall risk if someone is unaware of a tile being loose. When you choose epoxy, you'll have a seamless look throughout...

If you are considering building a home, you probably have already been looking around for design ideas. More than likely you have noticed that many developments have homes that look quite similar. They just do not seem to suit what you have in mind for your new home. Many homes are built with the average family in mind. However, no two families are alike, and each has their own ideas of how their home should look. Choose the Style That Suits Your Family Your home does not have to stand out like a sore thumb, but it should have features that you want and desire. The design may be something you have always wanted in a home. Maybe memories of visiting your grandmother's home when you were a child have an influence on the type of home you envision. This is why services such as Perch ...

The climate in cities like Houston, Charlotte, Dallas, Miami, San Diego and the likes is humid. For example, the relative humidity in Houston is 78%, but it can go as high as 90% during the summer. Consequently, the home interior humidity in this city will be very high and bathrooms in such homes can suffer the brunt of excess humidity. EPA is of the opinion that any humidity rating higher than 60% is not ideal. Therefore, the Houston humidity can be labeled as being above board.   Humidity in the bathroom can cause molds to grow on the walls, furniture, and even the piping. The bathroom would become unhealthy since the humidity can increase the bacterial load in the room and make the place not as healthy as it is supposed to be. The air too will be tainted, and one may end up...

You might be interested in improving the exterior appearance of your home. If this is the case, there are many ways that you can accomplish this task. For example, the steps to your front door might be very old and shabby looking. Having some new steps installed will not cost you a lot and it will do wonders in terms of making the outside of your home more appealing. It will also make your home safer. There is a chance that someone could trip and fall on steps that are not perfectly even. Old steps can become hazardous over time. Here are a few tips that will assist you in finding a professional concrete contractor who will have the skill needed to install some new steps at your home. 1. Look on the website of the Better Business Bureau for concrete contractors who operate in your a...

  We all have different living standards and most certainly, we all want our homes to look in a particular way. Maybe one of the hottest trends in terms of interior design that have emerged lately in the industry is the SPA-like home. By boosting the relaxation and wellness factor, homeowners aim to acquire that special feeling and treat themselves daily with a special at-home treatment. Below are some fantastic tips that will help you get that spa-like vibe in your home, and you don’t even have to spend big amounts of money on those. Integrate aromatherapy elements Aromatherapy is a great factor that comes in discussion in terms of spas. Our brains are highly receptive to smell and it can contribute to boosting the relaxation incredibly. Smell is the only human sense in a direct