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How to Lay a Wood Floor
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There's a reason people love
hardwood floors - they add warmth and beauty to a room and
are easy to maintain... |
How to lay tile
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Tile must appear
square and level to look its best, but this isn't always the easiest of
tasks, especially because floors and walls... |
How to repair sheetrock (drywall)
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It is possible to
repair small holes in drywall using a few simple tools and techniques.
Oftentimes repairing holes is necessary... |
How
to troubleshoot light fixture problems
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When a light goes
out that usually means it's time to replace the light bulb. But what happens
when something else is wrong with a light... |
Painting Interior
Tips & Tools
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Before you dive
in and get started on that painting job you have planned for the weekend,
take note of some of these tips... |
Pest Control: Damage Identification
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Without proper
pest control, damage to your plants is likely to occur - identifying signs
of pest damage already present in your garden... |
Seasonal A/C Maintenance
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That wonderful
machine - your air conditioner - keeps you cool and comfortable all summer
long, but many people don't even realize it requires... |
Seasonal Heater Maintenance
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To keep your
furnace in tip-top condition it's important to follow a seasonal maintenance
schedule... |
Squirrel and Mice Control Tips
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As a homeowner,
dealing with unwanted visitors such as squirrels and mice is not an easy
task. Here are some tips... |
Termite Control Tips
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A termite
infestation can be a scary experience, especially if you're worried about
the strength and integrity of your home's structure... |
Wallpapering removal & hanging tips
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Removing wallpaper is probably
last on your list of favorite things to do, but if you don't
want to stare at those dingy, floral walls... |
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Puddled drapery panels. This type of drapery is
so-called because the fabric settles onto the floor almost
like a puddle. A very lavish and opulent style, it's still a
popular choice in many homes. Stick to smaller "puddles" of
3-5 inches so your room doesn't look overdone. 
Long drapes. More and more households are ordering
drapery that flows all the way from the top of the ceiling
to the floor. Many people choose this style to make windows
look larger and more grand.
Wide stripes. A new trend in window treatments.
This look is easily reproducible - all you have to do is
adapt your old curtains by adding different colors of
fabric. 
Tailored shades. Clean, sleek lines are the new
wave of window treatments. This type of window covering adds
a modern look to windows - Roman shades in particular are
gaining new ground in the design world. 
Two-tone drapes. These work especially well in
monochromatic rooms. The top part of the fabric is made of a
heavier material in a lighter color, while the lower half is
a delicate fabric in a darker color. 
Contrasting borders. Spice up a tired looking
curtain by adding a bright, contrasting border. This will
make the windows stand out more and is a good way to
incorporate other elements of a room into the window
treatment. 
Forget about matching. You don't have to use the
exact same treatment on every window in a room. In fact, as
long as colors and other elements of the treatment are
coordinated, you can use 2 different treatment styles on
different windows. 
Stripes. Another new trend makes it easy to add
some vivacity to plain drapes. All you have to do is attach
some stripes to the design and your room will look like a
million bucks. 
Custom curtain rods. For windows that boast unique
architectural features, such as curves, creating a curtain
rod to highlight such features is the perfect way to keep a
room looking interesting and out of the ordinary. 
