Why cool or heat your whole house when you only use one or two rooms? The Environmental Protection Agency says that, for every degree you set back your thermostat, you save three to four percent on your energy bills. If
One of the worst feelings is when something brand new gets broken or damaged. You worked so hard for that new car, and look at the ding in the door from some inconsiderate person in the parking lot! Floors are
Warmer weather has finally arrived! Blue skies, sunny days, and beautiful green lawns beckon us to play outside. But, wait… what’s that? A brown spot in your lawn! Where did that come from?! Use this simple guide to help diagnose
If an area rug could talk, it would say, “This group of furniture belongs together.” Area rugs serve many purposes: to protect the floor underneath, define a space and enhance and update your decor. The size of an area rug also
Want to open up the area in your home taken up by a staircase? Heavy wood railings and balusters of a stairway can block the sightline from one side of a space to another, making it seem smaller or darker
If you’re anything like most homeowners, you’ll probably only consider cleaning your gutters when you notice a visible problem. To prevent problems from arising in the first place, check on your gutters this weekend! • Gutters will burst if water is trapped in
Has your carpet seen better days? Are you putting rugs all over it to cover wrinkles and tears, or rearranging furniture to cover stains? Are your kids scared to lay on it? Matted carpet, unravelling and significant wear on the
Sink accessories offer solutions to everyday prep and clean-up duties—whip through kitchen tasks more efficiently by saving space and adding convenience. These tips will help you utilize space around your kitchen sink more efficiently: • Clear the clutter and get
Cleaning teak furniture is easier than people expect! Often, customers don’t believe how easy it is to restore quality teak items to a healthy glow. Of course, we are assuming you are starting with quality teak–if the raw material in
One of the most dreaded renovation projects for many homeowners is wallpaper removal. While there are many methods to the madness, you’ll swear by this trick’s efficiency! Add Downy® fabric softener to hot water when stripping wallpaper. Mix the solution
