With the summer season in full swing, it is time for you to conduct some deck maintenance and improve its appearance. It does not matter which material your deck uses. Vinyl, wood or composite, whatever it is, you must maintain it regularly so that it looks attractive and serves the purpose. Plus, this also ensures… Continue Reading
Bad shopping habits can be tough to break – just ask the 63 percent of Americans in ShopSmart’s new national grocery shopping survey who admitted to buying things they don’t need because of a coupon or a sale. ShopSmart magazine highlights new mobile tools that can get supermarket shoppers organized while saving them time and… Continue Reading
With trees dressed in fall finery and homes adorned in holiday hues of silver, gold and red, fall and winter are colorful times. This year, why not “green” your holiday by adopting some eco-friendly traditions? From making holiday meals with organic ingredients to wrapping gifts in recycled paper, it’s easy to find ways to celebrate… Continue Reading
You need not spend a lot on granite counters or tile flooring to give your kitchen a fresh, new look. So says stylist Rebekah Zaveloff, owner of design studio KitchenLab. “So many people thing kitchen remodeling is an all-or-nothing proposition,” Zaveloff noted. “The truth is, you can brighten and lighten your kitchen with a few… Continue Reading
Much more than an accent color, decorative pillows have come into their own as one of the least expensive and most cost-effective ways to personalize furniture and change a home’s décor. With more open floor plans today—and fewer walls to hang art on—they can also be conversation starters. “The perfect scarf or bracelet can turn… Continue Reading
(ARA) – Life is hectic. And although technology has made our lives easier to multitask and stay connected, it also means that no matter where you go, it’s hard to fully escape. While traveling to a remote island to get away for peace and relaxation would be a wonderful retreat, you can easily avoid the… Continue Reading
This post on BuildDirect.com talks about choosing upholstery and fabrics that have been sustainably manufactured. The article states that green manufacturing is on the rise. People everywhere are revamping their decks, living rooms, and floors with environmentally friendly furnishings. From Chinese lanterns to rocking chairs, more companies than ever are looking to create eco-friendly home furniture and green upholstery… Continue Reading
You see its interior before you even enter the house. In a clever contemporary twist on a distinctly Southern vernacular, visitors walk the length of a deep, covered lanai to the front door, passing full views of the family room, kitchen, and dining room through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors akin to the display windows of… Continue Reading
The holiday season is a great time to bestow green gifts upon your loved ones, and also to practice the sustainable tips you’ve gleaned during the year. After all, adopting responsible habits is cause for celebration, whether you believe in Santa Claus, Hanukkah Harry or nothing at all. Spending time with friends and family is… Continue Reading
‘Tis the season for visitors. Time to make the front of your home-from curb to doorstep to vestibule-as inviting as possible. From now until New Year’s, the year-end social season typically brings plenty of traffic to your front door. With a few tips, big and small, you can create a grand entrance that will leave… Continue Reading