By: Kelly Goldthorpe
As a place to relax, the bedroom needs to have adequate lighting that creates a peaceful glow over the room. Each room in your house requires a different lighting scheme. You wouldn’t use bright fluorescent lights from your kitchen in your den. For the bedroom, a unique mixture of ambient lighting and task lighting will create a room that is serene but functional. (more…)
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By: Kelly Goldthorpe
In a world where newspaper headlines are either reading about the economic recession or global warming, reducing your home energy consumption can help save your wallet and the planet. While installing solar panels on your roof may be out of your budget, there certainly are some easy ways to bring down your energy bill. (more…)
By: Kelly Goldthorpe
Remember when you thought that making your living room look like a greenhouse by using entirely floral prints was a good idea? Or maybe you liked the crisp look of white but now your children have smudged every piece of upholstery in the place. Using only fabric, you can easily (and cheaply) give your room a makeover. (more…)
By: Kelly Goldthorpe
A chair, desk, pens and pencils are all things you know you’ll need if you’re going to be working from home. But what about that label maker or fax machine, are those actually necessary investments for your home office? Distinguishing which supplies are essential for your success and which ones will just gather dust can be a big cost saver. Common in-home office supplies have been analyzed below. (more…)
By: Kelly Goldthorpe
If you’re running a business from home or telecommuting, than having a clean and well organized office is imperative. Being cluttered or having a messy space makes it impossible to work efficiently or effectively. Keeping your in-home office organized involves your files, workspace, voicemails, and everything in between. (more…)
By: Kelly Goldthorpe
When you start collecting something you never anticipate how massive it might become. Once you’ve stored up all these different object you want to display them, but often times collections look like one giant pile of junk. To make your collection shine without appearing cluttered or lumped together there are a variety of techniques you can use. (more…)
By: Kelly Goldthorpe
Whether you’re just starting out with your first kitchen or you’re stocking up in preparation for WWIII, there are some dry goods that you should always have on hand. These are commonly used items in the kitchen that you may not realize how much you use them. Nothing is worse than when you go to cook a recipe, assuming you have baking powder, and realize the shelf is empty! Below is a compilation of baking supplies, spices, canned goods, and other items that you shouldn’t be caught without! (more…)
By: Kelly Goldthorpe
After doing the weekly grocery shopping, it’s always difficult to fit new items into the pantry. Finding a place to put the five cans of soup, three bags of chips, and box of cereal is like playing Tetris – turning and moving each item until it fits. (more…)
By: Kelly Goldthorpe
It’s a fact of life that we all accumulate stuff. Some are better at controlling it, while others of us need a little help prioritizing what goes where. Regardless of your home size you’re always going to feel like you just don’t have enough storage space. Here’s where you need to start going through your belongings and make some decisions! (more…)
By: Kelly Goldthorpe
Lawn ornaments typically get an unfair reputation because of a few outrageous items which people commonly associate them with. However, there are a variety of lawn ornaments that can add class and style to your yard. They don’t have to be brightly colored or the focus or your lawn; subtle accent pieces can highlight landscaping and draw glances from those passing by. With a little investment, lawn ornaments will enhance your curb appeal. (more…)
