Guide: Home Improvement (Page 61)
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... ❯❯❯
How to Prevent Uneven Cooling and Heating in Your Apartment
Uneven heating and cooling in homes, apartments and other living spaces is one of the most common HVAC issues. In apartments, however, the problem can be especially uncomfortable. If you live in a one-bedroom apartment, the living room could be the perfect temperature, but move into the bedroom and it could be too cold or too hot. Depending on the season, this could be very unpleasant. If it’s... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Maximizing Space in Your Apartment’s Tiny Kitchen
Apartment living brings its own unique set of challenges that are far different than those you’ll face as a homeowner. Although you won’t have property to tend for and most of your repairs will likely be handled by the landlord or the property manager, you will have to deal with much closer quarters and far less storage than if you did have that full house. One of the places you’ll feel this... ❯❯❯
How to Furnish the Outdoor Patio of Your Apartment
Apartment patios are small – there is maybe only enough room for a potted plant and a chair if you want to relax comfortably outdoors. However, there are a number of ways to furnish your small outdoor patio space to maximize the available room and increase the comfort level. When you are thinking of design ideas you also have to think of the essentials. For instance, you are going to have to... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Small Studio Apartment Design Tips
Studio apartments can be tough to live in if you don’t have the right design sensibility. Having too much will reduce the space even further. Having too little can make it look sparse and uninviting. Plus, we usually have a lot of stuff, from our clothing to our hardware supplies to our important files – we need to find a place to put everything so it’s not all over the place. Luckily, people... ❯❯❯
Why Every Home Should Have A Futon
Futons are comfortable and affordable alternatives to your typical home sofa, and they’ve always remained a popular choice for furniture for small living rooms or spare bedrooms. The futons you see nowadays are the modern version, adapted from the original design first created in Japan. The first ever futons were stuffed with synthetic materials and cotton, and were not made to be permanent... ❯❯❯
Common HVAC Issues in Older Apartment Buildings
Is your apartment making you sick? If you are getting headaches and feeling nauseous it could be because you have mold or other allergens in your older apartment’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. Many older apartments have, you guessed it, older heating and air conditioning systems – and you are lucky if you get a ventilation system that can adequately clear out moisture... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Turning Your Apartment Into a Vacation Rental
With websites like Airbnb making it easier than ever for people to earn some passive income from a property they’re not currently using as a primary residence, there’s no reason you shouldn’t turn your apartment into a vacation rental. Not only can you add some extra cash to your coffers, but you can provide an affordable option to weary travelers looking to have the “local” experience rather... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Warm and Inviting Bathroom Design Ideas
If you’d like to spend a bit of time and money redecorating one of the rooms in your home, you might want to consider starting with the bathroom. Although the kitchen gets more foot traffic and the bedroom requires a design that creates relaxation, it’s the bathroom that often needs the most help. This forgotten space is one of the key factors in home prices. The bathroom is also used for several... ❯❯❯
