Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

How to Get Wrinkles out of Curtains
| Updated February 3, 2024 | Published March 28, 2021

A set of perfectly curvy, orderly curtains can add a touch of class to any living room or office. However, the very best natural fabrics are often the first ones to crease – and if the creases don’t follow the appropriate lines, your elegant draperies may end up looking unkempt instead. Getting rid of stiffness, wrinkles, and creases from your curtain sets is not impossible. You just need the right tools and techniques!

Curtain Rod Lengths
| Updated July 28, 2022 | Published March 28, 2021

Before you start hanging up your curtains, there are a couple of important things you should know, like how to get the right size rods to hang up your curtains.

Ceiling Joists
| Updated March 31, 2023 | Published March 28, 2021

A ceiling joist is a part or component of the house that you won’t see daily. But unknown to many homeowners like you, it performs a necessary and important role in our homes. Ceiling joists are not only critical in maintaining your house’s structural integrity but can also fulfill an aesthetic element.

Building Envelope
| Updated June 19, 2021 | Published March 28, 2021

You’ve heard about your home builder mention building envelopes before. But you don’t have any idea about it. Unlike other parts of a house, the building envelope is practically unknown to many people. It’s quite unfortunate, though, considering the critical role it plays in keeping us safe and comfortable all year long.

How to Make an Existing Dining Table Longer
| Updated February 4, 2024 | Published March 27, 2021

There could be a thousand and one reasons why you don’t want to get a new dining table right now. For instance, you love the dining table you already own, but you’ve invited a handful of guests over for the holidays and they just wouldn’t fit around your table. Or perhaps you have sentimental reasons for wanting to keep your old table yet you just need more space. We have found a couple of smart, easy solutions for how to make your existing dining table longer.

How to Get Rid of Lizards on Porch
| Updated March 27, 2021 | Published March 27, 2021

People have different reasons why they want to keep lizards away from the porch and other areas of their home. To save you time, we have gathered some of the best solutions to repel lizards or deal with them if they do enter your porch.

What Color Carpet Goes with Beige Walls
| Updated October 22, 2022 | Published March 27, 2021

So you have decided to paint your walls beige but are in two minds about the best carpet color that goes with beige walls. Depending on which rooms you want to carpet, this type of floor covering can be a difficult decorating component since there are so many styles and colors available. If you’re not sure where to start when deciding on what color carpet goes with beige walls, then read on for some useful tips and ideas.

What Wall Color Goes with Black Furniture
| Updated February 1, 2024 | Published March 26, 2021

Black is a dramatic color that has long been used in interior design and furnishings. When combined with wall colors, black furniture makes a powerful statement. While it’s true that coordinating your wall colors to complement your black furniture isn’t an easy task, it doesn’t have to be impossible. You just have to select the rest of the colors in your room carefully.

Couches for Tall People
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published March 25, 2021

If you are taller than the average person, you might struggle to get comfortable on a standard-sized couch. If this is the case, oversized sofas or sectional sofas are your best option for being able to sit comfortably or spread yourself out. Here we review some of the best couches for tall people.

10 Best Front Door Colors for Gray House
| Updated August 8, 2022 | Published March 25, 2021

Your front door is the one part of your home’s exterior that allows you to make a great first impression. If you have a gray house, choosing the right front door color can set the tone and increase curb appeal. Although most homes today are painted either in magnolia or white, gray is by far the most preferred color as it goes with pretty much everything.

Can a Coffee Table be Higher than Sofa?
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published March 25, 2021

The correct height of a coffee table in comparison to a sofa probably isn’t something you’ve considered unless you’re on the hunt for a new coffee table. However, when browsing coffee tables, you’ll soon notice that there is a small variation in height between each type of table, and you may wonder which is the most appropriate height for your room.

Should All Exterior Doors Be The Same Color?
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published March 24, 2021

Are you thinking of changing or painting all your entry doors but can’t decide whether all exterior doors should be of the same color or not? On the one hand, it’s a smart idea to color match, and on the other hand, you may want a bold color for your front door but not for the rest of the exterior entries.