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Christmas Decor for a Small Apartment

Living in a small apartment doesn't offer many options for elaborate holiday decor. With a little ingenuity, however, I've created a lovely holiday-themed apartment. A miniature lighted Christmas tree carefully placed on my side table greets visitors as they enter my home. Making good use of my front room window, I have adorned it with decor, using tinsel and garland, as well as miniature stockings hung with suction cups. As a festive alternative, you might try hanging shiny ornaments on the window in much the same way. If your apartment is designed with a staircase, decorate the banister. Use garland, tinsel, holly or even holiday greeting cards. Finally, if your apartment is furnished with a fireplace, decorate the mantel. I've placed a two-foot tall animated and musical Santa on my mantel. I hope my blog gives you some fun decorating ideas for your small home.

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2016

Successfully Incorporating Metal Art Into Your Yard
Making your yard a more inviting area can be a simple way to increase your usable living space. The incorporation of decorative items into your outdoor design can easily transform your yard into an area where you want to spend time with friends and family members. By placing recycled metal art in your yard, you can decorate your outdoor space and do your part to help save the environment. Here are three tips that you can use to ensure your metal art pieces help create a positive aesthetic in your yard.

Keep Your Clothes Dryer Working and Safe with These Tips
Your clothes dryer is probably not something you think much about. However, improper care can lead to premature machine failure and in some cases increase the risk of fire. That's why it's a good idea to pay attention to the following suggestions. Empty the Lint Trap If you're like many, you toss clothing in the dryer directly from the washer and go about your business, forgetting that the lint trap even exists.

Turning Your Basement into a Home Theater: Three Helpful Hints
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Tips For Integrating A Fire Pit Into Your Yard
A fire pit is such a useful addition to your yard or patio. Not only does it provide warmth in the cooler hours, but it provides light as well. What's more, a fire pit offers a natural gathering place for your family and guests. Choose a fire pit that adds value and beauty to your outdoor living space. Start with Size Fire pits can be small enough to fit on your table or large enough to serve as a bonfire for parties.

Don't Let Fertilizer Burn Damage Your Lawn
Fertilizer is meant to provide grass with extra nourishment to promote growth and a healthier appearance. Given its benefits, some homeowners will apply excessive amounts of this chemical in hopes of greater results. Engaging in this practice often results in the opposite. Too much fertilizer can result in a damaging and unappealing problem known as fertilizer burn. What Is Fertilizer Burn? A leading ingredient in fertilizer is salt. When you apply too much fertilizer to your lawn, an excessive amount of salt is left to build up within and around the roots of the grass.

Two Tips To Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly
The importance of protecting the environment is rapidly becoming more of a concern for many people. However, it is common for individuals to be unsure of the steps that they can take to reduce the damage they cause to the environment. For example, it is common for individuals to fail to realize that there are a couple of tips that can help make the kitchen far more eco-friendly. Furthermore, these steps can be done with minimal expense and additional kitchen supplies.