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  • 3 Economical Ways To Improve Your Window Insulation During Winter

    Keeping your windows tightly sealed is essential to keeping out cold drafts out of your home during winter. Any cracks or gaps in the windows could allow precious heated air to escape, raising your energy bill substantially.  If you have old, drafty windows, consider replacing them with new ones that are more energy efficient. However, if your budget only includes improving what you have other than purchasing new window replacements, read on for simple tricks that could help you insulate your windows this winter.
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  • Giving Your Bedroom A Makeover: Simple Ideas For You

    When you get home in the evening and head to your bedroom to relax and unwind, the last thing you want is to be bored or unsatisfied with the way your room looks. Maybe you have outgrown your current decor or maybe you just never got to design the room the way you wanted it in the first place. Whatever the case may be, there are some simple yet highly effective ways that you can give your bedroom a little makeover without having to revamp and change absolutely everything.
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  • Tips For Hanging Curtains In Your Home

    Hanging curtains in your home is fairly simple. You just drill a few holes and add a curtain rod, right? It can be this simple, or you can add other decorative elements to hang your curtains to give them some more appeal and maybe even make your curtains look a little more expensive. See below for some helpful tips on how to hang your curtains. Curtain Rod Placement When hanging curtain rods, be sure to hang them at least six inches higher than the window casing and extend your curtains so they are three to four inches wider than the outside of the window casing.
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  • What's Hanging At The Office? Replace Old Drapery Treatments To Refresh And Revive A Stale Work Place

    A simple way to boost productivity and job satisfaction is to redecorate your office to create a more pleasant work atmosphere. One of the most important considerations is the style of window treatments chosen for the space. Here are some factors to consider when selecting your new office drapery: Employ natural light if at all possible. Light affects emotions and energy levels, so the lack of natural light in an office setting could be detrimental to focus and productivity.
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  • This Little Light Of Mine: 5 Reasons To Let Lanterns Shine In Your Home

    When you think of a lantern, you might think about camping in the summer warmth. You might think of days spent on the back porch, illuminated by a single bulb in a lantern. You might not even consider putting a lantern inside your home, replacing fluorescent light bulbs or dull lamps. The truth is, you can definitely do that. Consider these five reasons to highlight the warmth of your home with the glow of a cheap lantern online.
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  • Two Natural, Homemade Cleaners That Remove Pet Odors From Your Home

    Are you having trouble getting pet urine smells out of your furniture or specific spots on your carpet or rugs? If so, you aren't alone. Pet owners regularly struggle with removing pet odors from their homes. However, there are some simple solutions that pet owners often overlook or don't know about. Learn how to make and use natural homemade cleaners that remove odors caused by pet urine.      Vinegar and Baking Soda Spray Cleaner
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  • Answering A Couple Of Important Questions About Sprinkler Systems

    Watering your lawn can be an extremely inconvenient and time intensive task to do, and it should come as no surprise that many homeowners will opt to install an automatic sprinkler system to help them better manage this aspect of homeownership. However, if this is an upgrade that you have only recently started to consider, you will likely be able to benefit from having a couple of important question answered about these irrigation systems.
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  • What To Do If Your Door Lock Gets Jammed

    If you have ever tried to open your door lock and the key gets jammed, you know how frustrating it can be. Luckily, there are some ways to gain entry even if this happens. Here are some tips about what to do when the door lock gets jammed. Use Graphite The first thing you can do to un-jam a stuck door lock is by using graphite. There are two ways to do this: you can either spray liquid graphite directly into the keyhole or coat your key with powdered graphite.
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  • Increase Your Homes Value With These 3 Home Improvements

    If you want to increase your home's value, you should consider doing more than improving your curb appeal and giving it a fresh coat of paint. You can get a better return on your investment by completing home improvement projects. These renovations are not overly complicated and can help you sell your home for a higher price. Add a Wood Deck Outdoor features can add to your home's value, especially when they are custom, built-in models.
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  • Hosting A Nighttime Royal Wedding In Your Yard

    If you are in the planning process for a wedding, and you are interested in having it held in a backyard setting, consider having it during twilight or nighttime hours for an unexpected twist. In the summertime, the heat can be hard on older folks and can drain people of energy quickly. Hosting your party outside after the sun has gone down, can be an exciting way to take your vows in a unique way.
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