Mr. Clean never shows up with his “magic” to clean my bathroom, do you? If Scrubbing Bubbles won’t sweep up your bathroom scum on their own, it’s time to break out the cleaning supplies and make that core yourself! I don’t know anyone who enjoy cleaning, let alone cleaning toilets. Anyway, that is a must if you want to live…
You can’t wait to make your new space feel like your own, but it’s hard to know where to start, especially if there are leases in place. But with the right organization and a few tweaks, your rental won’t feel like a rental anymore! Just make sure you’re not violating any rental agreements – talk to your landlord if you…
Glass Knobs and Pulls vs. Glass Knobs and Pulls: Which Is More Durable? Crystal and glass may appear alike to the naked eye, but the composition of each is what gives the two their remarkable difference. While all glass is made of glass, not all glass can be classified as crystal. Crystal glass is generally classified by having a percentage…
There’s nothing like a perfect cup of tea. It is the kickoff of your day and you want its aroma and flavor to instill freshness in you. But with so many different types of tea making equipment available, from stainless steel to electric teapots, which one is right for you? Is there something out there you haven’t tried yet that…
Buying a home is a big decision, but finding a good home to live in can be easy and hopefully fun too. There are a few simple things you can do to become an informed homebuyer and improve your chances of finding the perfect place to live. Develop criteria to meet your needs. You don’t want to buy a home…
As designers and decorators of our own homes, we love to find whatever current trends and styles we can to maintain a home that fits both our personality and the decade (or year) we’re in. The evolution of home décor seems to go back and forth… Wallpaper was popular in the ’80s and ’90s, but fell out of favor in…
Spanish design is all about highlighting great architectural elements. Common in California, Texas, and the Southwest, Spanish-style homes are typically made of stucco with heavy wood trim and red clay tile roofs, have large porches and open windows, and prefer arches to boxy designs. The front door is usually more of a portico leading into a small courtyard, rather than…
Whether you’ve just bought your first HDTV, your second HDTV, or just shopping for an HDTV, here are some tips to get the most out of your new TV. 1. Use the correct inputs and cables Most televisions offer a wide variety of inputs including composite video and audio that use yellow, red and white RCA connectors and provide the…
It is possible to increase the value of a home, but sometimes renovations can become a deal breaker. Homes that are consistent in style and finishes are generally worth more than those that display different influences. Residential appraisers often say that a true value killer is a remodel that is not finished. The appeal of the house has to be…
Most full-time real estate agents hear a lot of feedback every day throughout the year from home buyers when they view potential resale and new construction homes. They wonder why home builders, developers and sellers add finishes or upgrades that say “cheap” or “soon to be outdated” plus homeowners who think wood grain laminate kitchen cabinets look good. Old standbys…