Category Archives: Live
How to Pop Monotone Décor
White on white or neutral on neutral is the usual way to do a monotone décor, but how do you make it memorable? You can enrich the look of a calming, neutral monotone décor with a little pop and sizzle. … Continue reading
The Importance of Thread Count in Bed Linens
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You spend one-third of your life between the sheets. What can make your sleeping experience more enjoyable? Buying better quality sheets is one answer. You can go for a higher thread count, but there is more you need to know. … Continue reading
Create a Homework Haven for Your Child
Hard work and dedication are keys to success, but so is having the right space to do homework. Children can truly benefit from working in a quiet haven away from distractions where they can be comfortable and productive. You can … Continue reading
All About Asphalt Shingles
Have you been thinking about new shingles for your roof? Asphalt shingling is the most common roofing choice made by consumers today, says TheRoofingContractors.com. And why not? They’re the most affordable option. Base models can last as long as 20 years … Continue reading
How American Homes Are Changing
HUD’s annual snapshot of American housing is an important tool for researchers to learn about housing stock and households, but it also reveals a lot about housing culture. The 2009 American Housing Survey (AHS) shows, that despite two recessions in … Continue reading
Lead-dust Safety
Many homes built before 1978, still contain potentially dangerous levels of lead in the form of lead-based paint, lead solders in old plumbing or lead dust in the soil, but the problem may not be as hard to fix as … Continue reading
Revitalize Your Home Office
Feeling overwhelmed as you try to get office work done at home? In as little as a few hours, your cluttered home office space can become an efficient machine, capable of maximizing your productivity, and ensuring better time management. Prioritize … Continue reading
Best Ways to Mix Patterns In Your Décor
You’ve seen attractive rooms in home decorating magazines and wonder how the designers know certain patterns will mix so well together. There are definitely tricks of the trade that are foolproof in any room, and you can learn them, too. … Continue reading
Paint Your Own Fresco
Fresco murals have decorated homes well before 1500 BCE, says italianfrescoes.com. A fresco is really a mural painting that you put on a wall or ceiling, just like Michelangelo. Though usually applied wet-on-wet by trained masters, there are some easy … Continue reading
Emergency Plans for Your Family
Do you know what to do when a disaster strikes? Do your children? You can protect your family by creating and following an emergency plan. Fires, tornadoes and earthquakes each require a separate emergency plan. You need an effective escape … Continue reading
