Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

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.

Should Shutters Match the Front Door?
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published March 23, 2021

There comes a time when you want to give your home exterior a complete repaint. However, you don’t need to paint the whole house in order to give it a refreshing makeover. With a coat of paint on your front door and shutters, you can create visual interest without breaking the bank!

How to Keep Rain from Blowing in on Porch
| Updated March 21, 2021 | Published March 21, 2021

Your porch can be a place for relaxation but also a source of constant worry if it is not protected from rain blowing in. Luckily for you, there are other ways to protect your furnishing besides moving it inside the house every time it is about to rain.

Types of Front Porches
| Updated March 18, 2021 | Published March 18, 2021

For decades, front porches have been an important section of most of the buildings constructed (residential, commercial, religious, etc). The architecture has always evoked a sense of ease and warmth due to its simplicity yet refinement. Even though other components and parts of the house get more consideration and the constant adjustment in home styles and designs, the porch has never completely gone out of style.

Window Height From Floor
| Updated February 5, 2024 | Published March 18, 2021

How high should your window be from the floor? Let’s go over the types of windows and their standard heights.