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More Articles from Home Improvement Information: | | | | RELATED ARTICLES Why Use a Property Manager Most experienced property investors use property managers. Why Because they make you money. Georgian And Victorian Style Conservatories Georgian Conservatories A Beautiful Carpet Sets The Mood Of Any Room The first discovered carpet dates back to 1480 BC in the form of an Egyptian Fresco of handloom. Ever since, carpets have made their mark in most tastefully decorated hearths and homes. Carpets also provide an added measure of warmth and insulate against extreme heat or cold. And because a carpet is usually the foundation of decorating, covering a large quantity of the surface of our living spaces, it is an important consideration in the overall scheme of color and texture. It can provide simplicity, casualness, softness and livability; or it can provide pizzazz with vibrant color and heavier textures for making a decorating "statement." Using a carpet can be one of the easiest ways to personalize an environment - its color can be a neutral foundation "in the background," or it can be a vibrant focal point. Therefore, to find the right carpet lifestyle that fits your home, think about the way you live and the overall feel you want your home to have and you’ll invariably make the right choice. How to Modify Your Landscaping to Protect Your House from Burglars Believe it or not, landscaping can be an important part of a good home security plan. A burglar who is "casing the joint" from the street will choose the house with tall shrubs and trees that provide hiding places. Homes with little or no outdoor lighting are preferred targets as well. Linens and Things for your Bathroom Linens and Things is a store that specializes in everything linen! Really, it is like a home store with so many options for everyday uses and even the extravagant uses of everyday things. Other stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond and Bath and Body works are similar in what they carry. But, let us talk about linens n things first. Five Ways to Create a Healthy Home Have you ever thought of your home as being healthy or unhealthyWhile the concept of a healthy home may be new to some of us, it is steadily gaining popularity with homeowners.A healthy home can include a number of elements from building materials used to construct your home to using non-toxic cleaning products.Below is a list of five ways to assist you in creating a healthy home environment. Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts Summertime provides the best time of the year to water garden – and also to be on the alert for high-temperature problems. Should You Buy a House or a Condo A big debate these days is whether or not to buy a house, or buy a condo. Most of this debate comes from a lack of understanding about condos, and what they are. Hopefully, the following information will prove to be helpful. Satellite TV Installation: DIY or get the Pros One of the question that always arise when you are setting up your satellite TV system: to get installation service by professional or to install by own Tuscan Style Decorating - Three Essentials If Under the Tuscan Sun left you breathlessly and hopelessly in love with tuscan style decorating you’re certainly not alone.The rolling hills and the call of the earth itself seem to have imparted their presence into the psyche of those who either read the book or saw the movie. Ready to Move Consider Remodeling Instead ARA - Is your home feeling a little squeezed or out-of-dateYou may want to join the millions of Americans who are turning to professional contractors instead of Realtors. Help Choosing Door and Window Hardware Who would be the best person to help you find suitable fixtures and fittings for doors and windows Buying The Right Comforter For Your Bed Putting the right comforter on your bed can makethe whole bedroom look fabulous. Comforters are the most visible of all the bedding pieces, so when you change the comforter you make a large change in the decor of the bedroom itself. But comforters are also very functional as they make for a very warm, and soft bed to sleep in too. But getting the right comforter for your bed takes some thought and preparation, and this article will help you make the right decision when you buy. The String Algae Blues... Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming back to life in your pond with the warmer weather, many of us are battling with string algae. String algae is caused primarily by a combination of the buildup of organic nutrients in the water, and sunlight. A Well Chosen Bathroom Vanity Will Make Your Bathroom Look Great! A bathroom vanity is the centerpiece of your bathroom.Regardless of how well the rest of the bathroom is decorated, it just won’t look right without the right bathroom vanity cabinet.Fortunately, there are many options for someone who wants a new bathroom vanity.For example, some bathtub supplies are very popular and durable such as bathroom vanity cabinets made almost entirely out of frosted glass.Or, if you prefer more traditional bathroom vanity cabinets, exquisite bathroom vanity cabinets made almost entirely of wood are also available. Escape to Sunny Mexico - at Home! Cant get away for a southern vacation this year Dont despair -- plan a sunny Mexican style refresher for your patio décor and enjoy the festive atmosphere of a hacienda at home this summer. Seeds and more Seeds...What your Garden Needs Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without quality seeds it would be impossible to have a beautiful garden. True seeds vary in size from the dust-like seeds of some orchids to the large seed contained in the coconut. The period of dormancy undergone by many seeds before germination also varies. The seeds may lie dormant for a short period of time before you see growth sprouting above the soil, or they may be dormant for a long time. For some seeds a long dormancy is a result of the extremely hard outer coating of the seeds. Flower seeds, vegetable seeds and garden seeds all germinate very quickly and are therefore perfect for home use. Summer Pond Tips Use an oxygen tester and air stones to keep your available oxygen level to at least 7.0 parts per million of dissolved oxygen in 90 degree F. water. Koi and goldfish start showing signs of stress at oxygen levels of 4.0 ppm and will start dying at 3.0 ppm. The higher the water temperature goes the less oxygen thats available. Water temperatures over 90 degrees will also affect fish health so keep the temperature under control by providing shade during the hottest parts of the day. The Right Bathroom Light Fixture Will Brighten Up Your Bathroom A bathroom light fixture may be just what the doctor ordered to brighten up a dark and gloomy bathroom.House lighting is important in every room in your home, but especially in the bathroom.House lighting using too few lights in any room, especially your bathroom not only makes the bathroom look gloomy, but also may be a potential health hazard.On the other hand, too many lights may make your bathroom seem harsh.Fortunately, a bathroom light fixture will provide your bathroom with the perfect amount of light. Window Shutters on a Budget While there is great value in installing custom-made interior wood window shutters, sometimes they are still too expensive for certain applications.Some alternatives – including poly or vinyl shutters – are less expensive but also much less attractive.For a high-quality solution at a lower cost, look for a company that sells individual solid wood shutter panels that can be installed in any configuration. |
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