In need of a home makeover? Take a peek at three homes’ different unique themes to help jumpstart your own redecorating plans. Draw inspiration from a brightly colored, pop art themed apartment and its fun wall graphics. Relax with a cozy, neutrally-colored Scandinavian look with its homey, rustic accents. Or, keep it simple with the […]

Home safety is not just prevention of slips, trips, and falls. Environmental factors such as molds and different kinds of vapors can have harmful effects. Construction materials, including asbestos, paint, and gases can accumulate and kill you! When pests such as insects and rodents contaminate the home they bring diseases, parasites, and possible allergic reactions. […]

There are many things to consider when planning an outdoor party. Lighting, furniture, all the way down to the forks and napkin rings! Coordinating decor for a party can be difficult, but trying to match it up with the natural world around you? Here are ten tips to get you started. Key Takeaways: It’s important […]

The author is explaining and illustrating three different types of decorating styles for the home. The three styles discussed are Pop Art, Scandinavian and Modern. Pop Art seems most appropriate for the playful child or teen and can be thematic from a cartoon. The Scandinavian examples take on a more neutral tone and appear slightly […]

Just because you rent your apartment or home, doesn’t mean you can’t make improvements. There are some very simple, and cost effective changes you can make and take with you when you leave. Taryn Williford addresses ten of these wonderful and unique changes to spruce up your rental! Key Takeaways: Pick out a new faucet […]

When leaving your apartment don’t leave behind your upgrades! Plumbing devices that are in good shape can be replaced by saving the landlord’s old items and safely storing them for future replacement. A comfortable and decorative toilet seat can easily be unscrewed and installed in a new home. Devices that save money such as light […]

The homeowner’s had such a nice house from the outside and lived in such a nice neighborhood that even though their home wasn’t officially for sale, a couple inquired about getting a tour and possibly purchasing the house. However, once they saw the tiny Master Bedroom, they immediately changed their minds and went out the […]

Everything in life has a shelf life, no one knows this more than the prominent floppy disk. What was once veered as a technological marvel is now as useful as a paper weight. Or better yet a coaster. Following these easy step by instructions will turn your ancient relic into a stylish household accessory. Key […]

How to prevent your house from killing you? The author could have left some of these out, they look like filler to be honest. Some of these are common sense, honestly. Pick up and get rid of your pet’s feces. Don’t sit on your butt all day. Asbestos? That still exists in homes? Key Takeaways: […]

Most people simply throw away their floppy disks, but the maker of this article decided to give those old floppy disks a second life, by spray painting them, adding pearls, and using them as coasters when she hosts parties at her apartment. Key Takeaways: When Sarah came across a bunch of diskettes, inspiration struck and […]