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Rooms

7 Modern Laundry Room Lighting Ideas 
| Updated September 3, 2022 | Published August 9, 2021

When it comes to adding lights to your interiors, the laundry room is often a part of the house that doesn’t get much attention. By giving a little artistic touch to this particular room, it can provide you with a pleasant atmosphere to carry out your daily chores. Arranged lighting in the laundry room can transform the space in the creative concept you wish to implement.

Walk-in Pantry Dimensions
| Updated February 9, 2024 | Published August 7, 2021

One of the most interesting things about pantries is that they’re pretty easy to add to the layout of a house. If you’re living in a home without a walk-in pantry, you can create one quite simply if the dimensions of your kitchen will allow it.

All you need to do is take proper measurements and make sure you stick to these measurements while building your pantry. This begs the question, what are pantry dimensions?

How to Light a Living Room with No Overhead Lighting
| Updated February 9, 2024 | Published August 6, 2021

A house’s living room is usually the heart of the home. It’s where most entertain guests, where family movie nights are enjoyed, and for some, it can also be their most relaxing room in the entire house. What happens when this room has no overhead lights?

Types of Kitchen Pantries
| Updated February 9, 2024 | Published August 6, 2021

A spacious and well-organized pantry is like hitting the jackpot when it comes to home living. Being that a kitchen is often the most visited room in the house, having it fully functional is of at most importance for multiple homeowners, especially those that love to cook and host. Being able to store kitchenware and foodstuffs neatly is a dream come true.

What Is the Standard Outdoor Faucet Size?
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published August 5, 2021

Maybe you’re shopping for a garden hose and would like to know the standard size of an outdoor faucet. Or you’re building a house and would want one for your new home. Whatever the case may be, you’ve been researching the standard size of an outdoor faucet. Well, we got you covered as this article will help you learn about the size of outdoor faucets, or commonly known as hose bibs. 

Standard Throw Blanket Sizes
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published August 2, 2021

Nothing amplifies a lazy Sunday afternoon, or Friday evening, or any other relaxing day like a comfy, wholesome throw blanket. You get to snuggle on your sofa, watch a movie, and enjoy a glass of wine. These blankets are also used on beds to add extra warmth in the night or used as a cover-up during a daytime nap.

What to Do with a Spare Room
| Updated September 9, 2023 | Published August 2, 2021

Do you own that one room in your home that makes you feel everything is possible? One moment you feel like turning it into some sort of man cave; the next minute, you think you could just rent it out to wealthy tourists looking for a nice place to stay. It goes without saying that with spare rooms, your options are endless. One mistake many people make is letting a spare room sit vacant for years while brainstorming ideas on what to do with it.

How to Wash Crochet Blankets
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published August 1, 2021

Crochet blankets are usually handmade items that can hold a lot of sentimental value. You may have had one made especially for you by a relative or one you bought for your baby when they were first born. These types of blankets can be ruined easily if they are not cared for in the proper way, and most commonly, this happens when someone unknowingly puts their crochet blanket in the washing machine to be cleaned.

Engineered Wood in Kitchen
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

Engineered wood is also known as composite wood or manufactured board. It’s a man-made wood product. But don’t be misled by its names – it’s not entirely synthetic, and it’s also far from being a cheap plastic knock-off that only mimics the appearance of wood. 

Where to Place Bathroom Rugs
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 29, 2021

When you buy a bathroom rug, it is very important to choose the perfect location to place it. If it is too close to the toilet or bath, then it will get very wet and may start to spoil quickly and get ruined. You can’t do away with bathroom rugs; they are a great addition to any bathroom as they can complement color schemes and make a room. Having a rug in the bathroom can transform the room to make it look bigger and more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

How to Arrange Two Sofas in Your Living Room
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 29, 2021

It’s pretty hard to imagine how living rooms must have looked at a time where there were no sofas. Sofas are most times not only the most important piece of furniture in the living room but also the most expensive asides electronics.

Incinerating Toilets Pros and Cons
| Updated August 19, 2023 | Published July 26, 2021

There are many scenarios where a regular flushable toilet isn’t suitable, for example, if you have an RV or live in an area where water pipes frequently freeze. Remote locations where plumbing isn’t accessible or you need your toilet to be portable can also lead you to look into alternative options to toilets that use water to function. One of these options is an incinerating toilet, which offers numerous advantages to the user, as well as a few disadvantages.