Guide: Home Improvement (Page 60)
5 Easy and Low-Cost Ways to Personalize Your Apartment
When you live in an apartment that looks like a millions others, it can be a challenge to decorate it so that it looks unique…. and as though nobody else could live there but you. In a modern world it can be hard to stand out. When it comes to our apartments, we want to stand out for a number of reasons. One of the main reasons, though, is that homogeneity doesn’t seem to be a gene prevalent in... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Natural Threats to Your Home
Your home is your castle and you look for ways to protect it. However, there are several natural threats that can damage or destroy your home. Preventing each of these problems may not be possible but you can prepare. The Sun's Unforgiving Heat Most people are aware of the potential damage the sun exposure can have on your skin but many people may not consider the damage that may occur to your... ❯❯❯
How to Patch Holes Without Leaving a Mark
There comes a time in every person's life when an unfortunate accident occurs that leaves a hole in your otherwise perfectly in-tact wall. But have no fear! There are many cheap and simple options at your disposal to repair the damage. You don't even need experience in carpentry of any kind to solve your dilemma. How to Fix a Hole in Drywall Image via Flickr by jeffwilcox Most home-improvemen... ❯❯❯
5 Benefits of Purchasing a Portable Air Conditioner for Your Apartment
As the world gets warmer and warmer, your portable air conditioner will be your new best friend. Love coming home to a nice cool home or apartment and wish you could take that feeling with you wherever you go? Now you can – with a portable air conditioner. Portable air conditioners are unique, because they can provide the cooling power of a traditional split air conditioning system, but at a... ❯❯❯
6 Of The Best DIY Window Treatments
Fancy window treatments are expensive. Are you short on funds but need a fresh look for your windows? These do-it-yourself options look professional and in-style, costing less than pre-fashioned treatments purchased from a retailer. 1. Country-Style Swags are Simple If your decor is country-style or antique, making your own window swag or scarf is as simple as cutting a piece of preferred... ❯❯❯
Enclosed Patios with Retractable Screens - the Evolution of your Erstwhile Redundant Patio into an Exciting Living Space
Introduction
The patio, derived from the Spanish language, can also mean a forecourt or courtyard and generally represents an indoor area adjoining a home that one uses for recreation or for dining. Typically, patios represent the paved area between the garden and the house, and mirror the lifestyle and the true personality of those who live within. Although, earlier, many considered the patio... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Remodeling a Tiny Apartment Bathroom
If you are faced with the daunting task of remodeling the bathroom in your miniscule apartment, you have a lot of work ahead of you. Most people believe that remodeling your apartment bathroom is easy. All you need is a good toilet, sink, and a shower curtain – right? However, most small bathrooms are harder to remodel than larger bathrooms. Not only do you have to take the small space into... ❯❯❯
6 Ways to Make Your Home More Cozy
Children's author Lemony Snicket once wrote that "one's home is like a delicious piece of pie you order in a restaurant on a country road one cozy evening — the best piece of pie you have ever eaten in your life — and can never find again." Clearly the writer knew the secrets to creating a home that's warm, inviting, and truly livable. Read on to discover these tips for yourself. Warm Colors... ❯❯❯
4 Most Shocking Paintings for Your Home
Artists have a bad rap when it comes to mental stability, but is it warranted? From the following examples, you might think so. Here are four of the most shocking paintings by famous painters. 1. "Heads Severed" by Theodore Gericault Image via Flickr by Martin Beek The dead eyes and blood stains in this painting are sure to turn your stomach or at least raise an eyebrow. Gericault was a... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Tips for Warming Up a Cold or Drafty Apartment
No one likes a cold or drafty apartment. Even in the summertime – at night – it can be impossible to stay comfortable and tough to fall asleep. Moreover, no one likes having to wear three sweaters just to stay warm in the home. As the winter months approach, this problem will only become more and more pressing, so it is critical to make sure you know how to stay warm without running the heater... ❯❯❯
