21. Tips for Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
September 12, 2012
For many homeowners, the desire to make their home more energy efficient stems as much from a desire to live an environmentally-friendly lifestyle as it does to save money on energy costs. One of the steps that most homeowners have already taken is to replace light bulbs in their lighting fixtures w...
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22. 10 Things to Check Before Buying a New Home
September 09, 2012
Buying a home creates stress, which can obscure the purpose for buying in the first place. Before starting, it is ideal to check the following to ensure this home is the one you will enjoy for years to come. 1. Water Pressure It is hard to create a spa experience with poor water pressure. Check...
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23. Caring for Your Favourite Home Furniture
September 09, 2012
Shopping for home furnishings can be fun to do, but it can also be a challenge to find the right home décor pieces that complement your other furnishings and that carry the style that you want in your home. Further, the pieces you select for your home are an investment that you would like to ...
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24. Smart Space-Saving Tips for Condo Owners
September 08, 2012
The trend to tiny houses has generated renewed interest in the efficient use of space and design in the home. For condominium owners, maximizing space can declutter even the tiniest abode, and storage space can be found in unusual spots. Of course, furniture with storage is available, as are plat...
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25. 10 Easy Decorating Tips for New Homeowners
September 06, 2012
When you buy a new home, especially if it's your first one, you may have an overwhelming urge to change everything and make it your own. However, that's probably not practical, and you likely won't have much money left in your budget to do major renovations. No worries, though, there are plenty of e...
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26. Easy Ways to Decorate a Small Space
September 06, 2012
Decorating small spaces can be quite a challenge. Not only might it be a struggle to find household furnishings that work well without eating up valuable floor space, but also even a few decorative items laid about can make the space seem cluttered.
The first tip for small space dwellers is t...
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27. Simple Ways to Declutter Your Home
September 06, 2012
When a house is filled with clutter, it can seem very chaotic. Things are easily misplaced or lost, and the atmosphere can begin to feel overwhelming. It may seem impossible to sort through it all and gain a clutter-free home. By following a few simple steps, you can cut through the clutter and gain...
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28. How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
September 06, 2012
By now, many homeowners have taken at least a few basic steps to make their home more energy efficient. If you are like most, you have already invested in energy-saving light bulbs and a programmable thermostat to better control your home's HVAC energy consumption. However, you may now be wondering ...
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29. 5 Decorating Tips on a Budget
September 05, 2012
Decorating your living space doesn't have to be expensive. A few easy budget friendly tips will help you make any room in your home look fantastic. Paint Give any wardrobe or outdated piece of furniture a new look with chalk paint. Buy the most inexpensive gallon of latex paint and have it tinte...
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30. Tips for Hiring an Interior Designer
September 05, 2012
Some of your friends and family members seem to have that creative touch that allows them to easily create a gorgeous, finished look in their space. Your past efforts at interior decorating, however, may have been less than perfect. Try as you might, you just haven't been able to pull together the r...
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