You?ve got so much tidying to do, so little time. So what?s a person to do? You can either lower your standards and just ignore the mess, or you can think smart and keep your house tidy with little effort.
Unfortunately there is no way to avoid housework. But you can keep your house clean and sparkling in less than 30 minutes a day, if you just get organized.
The very first thing you need to do is gather all your cleaning supplies and place them in one spot, organized neatly Continue reading →
If you want sometime more unique than a curtain rod to hang your
window treatments (you are my kinda woman! Or man!), there are
many everyday household items you can use instead. Make your own
wonderful and unusual window hardware with:
1. Coat hooks. Brass or metal coat hooks can be attached above
your window to hold curtain panels. Attach curtain rings or
fabric ties to the top of the curtains and place over the
hooks Continue reading →
You can add some splash to your kitchen without spending a lot of money by applying a simple wallpaper border for a backsplash. You can get a pretty good bargain on borders in the closeout bin at your wallpaper store or home improvement center, but make sure they have enough of the border to go around the area you want to cover as these bargains are usually close outs and you might not be able to get more!
Since most wallpapers come pre-pasted, applying the border is easy Continue reading →
Vinyl blinds are the perfect choice for high-humidity locations such as kitchens, bathrooms, or waterfront homes. Horizontal vinyl blinds with standard braided cord blinds and non-textured gloss slats are easy to clean, unbreakable and highly resistant to sun bleaching.
Richly textured embossed prints, elegant neutrals, and wood tones add a decorative dimension not typically found in horizontal blinds Continue reading →
(ARA) – Of all the rooms in a house, family members most often find themselves trekking to the bathroom to begin and end their busy days. In today?s bathrooms, we find only the most standard of conveniences in an environment that demands solitude, efficient use of space and the desire to maintain a level of comfort. According to a study by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), people are looking for larger, more luxurious bathrooms creating an aura of calm and peace Continue reading →
(ARA) – What do homeowners want in window and door blinds? Ease of maintenance and operation, privacy on the main living floor and window and door treatments that enhance their lifestyle and the look of their homes.
These are the research highlights gained by ODL, Inc., Zeeland, Mich., when developing the company?s newly-enhanced ODL Add-On Enclosed Blind that can be added on to fiberglass and steel doors Continue reading →