Bedbugs are small, oval, brownish insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. Adult bedbugs have flat bodies about the size of an apple seed. After feeding, however, their bodies swell and are a reddish color. If you suspect an infestation, remove all bedding and check it carefully for signs of the bugs […]
Archives for December 2016
The Biggest Home Trends from the Decade You Were Born
Gorgeous 1920s decor ideas for your home, apartment, or office. Perfect for an art deco themed wedding or any other 1920s styled event. Gorgeous photos and inspiration pieces from the roaring twenties to today. Original vintage, reproductions and homages, photos, links, ideas and more! Check out the Biggest Home Trends from the Decade You Were […]
6 Ways to Make Your Home (Almost) Maintenance-Free
We all dream of maintenance free homes, so that we can enjoy our precious free time on activities we love. Want to find a way to enjoy a nearly maintenance-free home? Take a careful look at chores you really do dislike. Two that come to mind: paying utility bills and cleaning gutters. Here is how […]
Decorating with Greenery: 32 Ways to Bring Home the Freshness of Plants and Flowers
First of all, this indoor plant has an air-purifying quality that can absorb and strip toxins like formaldehyde from materials in the home like carpet. How neat is that? It has trailing stems and works well in a hanging basket or as a climbing plant with some training onto a trellis or whatever object you […]
Organic Modern on a Budget: The 5 Tell-tale Features
Organic Modern homes are down-to-earth and soothing, with decor that adds much-needed warmth to modern architecture. Think your home falls into this category? Here are five signs to tell for sure… You haven’t seen a bright color since you stopped watching cartoons on Saturday mornings. You have more texture in your home than a granite […]
It’s Almost Winter – Do I Leave the Screens in my Windows?
Many homeowners never think twice about their window screens until they are damaged. As winter falls upon us, experts suggest that we remove our window screens before the snow starts to fall. In addition to allowing us to give the screens and windowsills a good cleaning, it will also allow you time to get the […]
10 Tips for reducing your global warming emissions at home
Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Global climate change is certainly one of the top environmental issues today. You can help to reduce the demand for fossil […]
How To: Clean a Fireplace
A crackling fire is a domestic delight. However, soot deposits eventually condense into creosote, a tarry, toxic substance in your fireplace. You will need to clean out your fireplace regularly. To clean, you can use a homemade or store bought cleaner. You will have to sweep the fireplace, then apply your cleaner, and then scrub […]
Eight Tips to an Eco-Friendly Bedroom
If your body is your temple, would you let that temple sleep in a pesticide-ridden and toxic bedroom? Our bedrooms serve as a sanctuary from all the stress we’ve put ourselves through physically and emotionally after a long day at work. Making a natural and eco-friendly bedroom doesn’t just benefit the environment — it also […]
Design Dilemma: Tips for Decorating A Loft
A wide-open space made comfortable. When decorating a loft, it is important to consider the character or history of the space. Traditionally, lofts were built in factories and warehouses. Today, loft living encompasses an urban way of life, from traditional loft architecture to a modern lifestyle. Living in a loft sounds unusual and contemporary, but […]