Energy is an essential part of our daily lives. After all, it powers our homes, keeps us warm in the winter, cool at the height of summer heat, and keeps our food fresh. Energy usage in the United States has been on the rise, and utility bills are on the rise with it. As a […]
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How to Create a Cohesive Design Aesthetic
It’s easy to get caught up in the minutiae of design, but it’s easy to forget the big picture. How many times have you built something only to get bogged down by the little details? How many times have you gone back and tinkered with the design of an object only to find that it […]
Making Your Garage Work: Three Renovation Ideas
The first thing you need to do to complete this project is select the space you want to work with. Most homeowners choose to start on an area that’s already paved (usually the garage) because of the strength of the foundation and the stability of the floor. However, you can also design a garage that […]
How To Design Your Home to Keep Cool in Summer
Are you one of those people who hate the idea of air conditioning in your home because it seems like it will cost you tons of money? Or do you love the idea of air conditioning in your home, because you want to make sure you can stay cool in the summer? Either way, you […]
How To Keep Your Curb Appeal High
Keeping your curb appeal high is probably the hardest thing to do when you are selling your home. It can be easy to make your house look a little “dated” or “unkempt,” even if you are very proud of your home. Your curb appeal is often what makes your house sell, so keep it up! […]
How A VPN Can Help You Save Money
VPNs are a great way to hide your browsing habits and identity online, and they’re an even better way to hide your financial details. By routing your internet connection through another server, a VPN will help you to hide your internet activity from your ISP and ensure your traffic is encrypted. While most VPNs will […]
Lighting Options for Darker Homes
Most of us love the convenience and flexibility of modern home lighting. Still, we dread the darkness, and we want to maximize our illumination where we can. That can be tricky, since many standard lamps don’t give off enough light to illuminate dark spaces, and other lamps may be too bright where we need them […]
Saving Money During the Pandemic
As it turns out, there is at least one person who believes the coming flu pandemic will prove to be a money-making opportunity. Known as the “Flu Biz Guru,” this person believes the epidemic will bring a surge in flu vaccinations and a corresponding boost in flu medicine demand. Plus, he believes an emerging group […]
4 Ways to Make a Home Look Inviting
We all want the insides of our homes to look as inviting as their outsides. We will soon be found out otherwise. Home interiors can be the stuff of personal preferences but, generally speaking, we know when something does not look right or pleasing to anybody’s eye. We cringe as we look at it ourselves, […]
16 Great Ways to Style a Non-Working Fireplace
There are a lot of ways to make a fireplace work for you but creating a comfortable environment for your home is the number one priority. If you don’t already have an existing fireplace, go shopping for fire accessories. You don’t have to pay top dollar to get high-quality fire equipment, but don’t skimp on […]