Christmas Decor for a Small Apartment

Turning Your Basement into a Home Theater: Three Helpful Hints

17 October 2016

Basements make great natural spaces for home theaters. The typical lack of windows means you won't have to contend with daylight ruining the authentic theater experience, and open basement layouts offer plenty of room to create the entertainment space you want. Here are a few helpful tips to use when you prepare to transform your basement into a home theater. Soundproof the Space When you install your home-theater sound system, you'll want it to provide the volume needed to create an immersive viewing experience.

Is Your Greenwood Lake Cottage Overrun With Pests? Here's How To Rid Yourself Of Them

15 September 2016

If you've just purchased a vacation cottage in New Jersey located on Greenwood Lake, then you're probably really excited about it. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful lake during the summer and spring, but you can use the cottage as a base to go skiing at nearby mountains during the winter. And of course you will be up there in the fall to see the colors and maybe go pumpkin picking or apple picking with your kids.

Three Benefits Of Regular AC Tune-Ups

23 August 2016

As a homeowner, having central air is definitely a great privilege. However, this privilege can be expensive, especially if you aren't getting regular tune-ups. Here are the three important benefits of regular AC tune-ups you should know so that you stop skipping out on them: Keep Your Warranty in Place When you first installed your central air conditioning, it likely came with a warranty. It's important to look over the terms and conditions of that warranty to ensure that you are following the proper protocol to ensure your warranty does not become void.

Give Your Room More Character With A Textured Wall

27 July 2016

When you have one large interior wall in a room, it can be hard to know how to decorate it. Some people choose to hang large pieces of artwork or mirrors on the wall to break up the look of the space, but these larger pieces can be a bit expensive. If you want to create a unique look in the space without spending a fortune, consider creating a textured wall.

2 Insects That Can Damage The Fraser Fir -- And How A Tree Service Company Can Help

5 July 2016

A Fraser fir's beautiful dark blue-green evergreen needles and pleasing scent make this tree a popular holiday tree for decorating inside. But the tree is just as lovely outside as a permanent addition to your yard. Keeping the colorful needles and gray bark of the tree healthy is paramount to keeping the tree's beauty preserved. Part of that process is monitoring the tree for any potential signs of an infestation of insects that could do both cosmetic and structural damage.

Driveway Sports: 3 Ways To Improve Safety & Security For Children

8 June 2016

A paved driveway can really expand the way your children use the area to play sports, ride bikes, and enjoy other types of activities. When your children are playing out on a driveway, you want to ensure that are safe and can enjoy the time outdoors. There are numerous ways to increase the safety of your driveway so that children can enjoy various sports and use the driveway on a daily basis.

Pane, Sash Or Whole Window? How To Decide Which Residential Glass Repair Service You Need

18 May 2016

If you have recently had some damage done to a window in your home, you will want to repair it as soon as possible, especially if it is the middle of winter or you live in a subtropic or tropical climate. However, you may be wondering what kind of repair work you need. A residential glass repair expert can provide pane, sash or whole window repairs and replacements. Here are those three types of repairs and how to determine just what it is you need and what you can get by with.

2 Creative DIY Outdoor Wall Sconces

21 April 2016

Spending time in outdoor living areas can be both relaxing and invigorating. If you don't want to limit the time you spend outdoors to daylight hours, it can be helpful to install some outdoor lighting. Light fixtures have the ability to transform an outdoor space into an enchanting or whimsical area. Here are two ideas you can use to create your own outdoor wall sconces in the future. 1. If you want your outdoor living space to have a rustic feel, create some mason jar sconces.