Filling your home with comfortable furniture that reflects your sense of style can be a joy for the new homeowner. But it can be a major headache unless you consider the basics for good furniture arrangement. Home designers at Ethan Allen offer five tips to help get your started:
When the calendar flips to the summer months, all you can think about is getting outside and soaking up the sun. But when you look out the window into your new back yard, what do you see? Is it an inviting space that encourages you to get out and enjoy the fresh air? Or could it use a bit of …
According to a recent Garden Media Group report, homeowners desire low-maintenance, high-quality outdoor upgrades that create both a tranquil sanctuary and an entertainment-ready space. But you don’t have to break the bank to make your outdoor space perfect for you, says Joe Raboine of Belgard Design Studio. “Even small updates to an outdoor living space can make a big difference, …
When you’re not soaking up the sun on the beach or taking in a game at the ball park, your backyard is likely playing host to summertime activities. To crank up the good times in your new home, add these unconventional upgrades served up on your patio for endless fun all summer long. 1. Chandelier and Sconces – Today’s outdoor lighting …
Did you know that more than 40 percent of U.S. homes have dropped their home landline phone service and gone completely wireless? This amazing statistic from the federal government’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) says a great deal about today’s modern world, one where people have more control over their homes than ever – in large part because of …
It’s a competition that transcends the ages – not David and Goliath – we’re talking range versus stove. A lot of new homebuyers ponder this most basic but critical home appliance when they’re building a new home. So, we turned to Janet Hall at www.remodelista.com for some guidance. She defines the difference between range or a cooktop-wall oven combination: Hall …
From fitting laundry into your schedule to removing tough stains, keeping your wardrobe and linens clean is no easy task. To keep fabrics looking their best, use these tips. 1. Don’t Forget to Prep – Invest in multiple hampers to separate everything by color and fabric. When organizing laundry, close all zippers and untangle pant legs and tablecloths before starting a …
When selecting a tree to plant at home, it’s important to keep in mind the future growth of the tree, say the experts at SDG&E, a Sempra Energy utility. Note that as trees grow to mature heights, they can interfere with overhead power lines and, in some cases, underground utility lines. Before planting a new tree, follow these safety guidelines. …
In many homes today, it’s a common practice to hang a flat screen television above the hearth. While it may be appealing aesthetically, homeowners must be cautious when considering installing a TV above the fireplace, says the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). Keep safety in mind with these tips.
