12 August 2020
Do you want to have a smart home that fully utilizes home automation? If so, you will want to consider the following automation ideas that will make it feel like you are living in the future. Automated Lights One must-have for any home is smart lighting. There are many reasons why this should be your focus since you won't notice how convenient it is until the lighting system is working. You can do things like program the lights to turn on in the morning and be dimmed low, then slowly ramp up as you wake up.
1 December 2016
Tile is one of the most versatile materials available for use throughout the home. It can work in any room and comes in an enormous array of styles, colors, and even materials. Tile is often made up of natural stone, ceramic, or porcelain. It can also be found in a large range of price points and runs the gamut from extremely affordable to high-end and luxurious. Tile is most often used in the bathroom and kitchen, but it can also shine in other areas of the home.
7 November 2016
Decorating and furnishing your home can be an overwhelming and costly expense. However, with proper planning and design, it can be a worthwhile investment. A good quality sofa can last up to 30 or 40 years, but you will most likely want to update the look and feel of this popular piece of furniture over the years. If you are ready to reupholster your sofa, consider using one of these durable, valuable, and appealing fabrics.
17 October 2016
When you invest your time and money into planting a beautiful garden in your backyard, it can be very frustrating to see it get destroyed by local wildlife. Squirrels, rabbits, birds, deer, mice, and skunks are common garden pests that most gardeners want to keep out of the yard. Use the following tips to help protect your vegetable garden from wildlife: Build a Fence If larger animals like deer are attacking your garden, your best bet may be to have a fence installed around it to keep them out.
21 September 2016
Improving your backyard can be achieved by upgrading the landscape or hardscape. If you have decided that you want to add more functional space to the backyard with a custom patio, you may be looking at the different features that you can introduce to this specific area. It is likely that you will want a full or partial cover to protect yourself from the beating sun, as well as seating and possibly some tables that are able to fit on the patio paving.
24 August 2016
Living at a high elevation usually comes with a few challenges that those in lower climes don't have to face. When landscaping your yard, these challenges can come on multiple fronts—from the soil, the winter and the wildlife. But you can win the battle with your yard. Here's a handy guide to successful mountain landscaping. Learn Your Soil. The first step you'll need to take is to get to know your particular type of soil.
27 July 2016
Summer is exceedingly hard on your cooling system, mostly because the high temperatures can force you to keep your air conditioner on for much longer periods of time, which can put a very large amount of strain on the system. Listed below are two ways to reduce the strain on your home's cooling system throughout the summer. Clean The Air Filter One piece of air conditioner maintenance that seems to be overlooked most often is cleaning the air filter.