4 Tips For Decorating Small Spaces
Homes and apartments seem to be getting smaller and more compact by the minute, which means you don’t end up with a huge amount of square footage to work with. But living in a small space can be really great if you decorate well and take the time to create a home that is as functional as possible. Keep reading for 4 tips for decorating small spaces: Bring Light: When you’re working with a small room or area of the home, the number one concern should be light. First, let in as much natural light as possible, decorate with a light color palette, and lastly, make sure to bring in lamps or…
How To Make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
As colder temperatures arrive and snow starts to fall, we end up spending more time keeping warm next to the fireplace at home. So why not add to the feeling of warmth and whip up a batch of banana chocolate chip muffins! With a few ingredients and a little time you’ll have the perfect muffins to enjoy with friends and family on a cold winters day. Keep reading for the recipe: Ingredients 2-4 Ripe Bananas, Mashed 1 3/4 Cup Of Flour 1/2 Cup Of Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Of Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Of Cinnamon 1 Tablespoon Of Baking Powder 3/4 Cup Of Chocolate Chips 1 Egg, Beaten 1 Teaspoon Of Vanilla…
3 Easy Ways To Save Energy At Home
When you think about making changes around the home, you may want to consider your energy consumption as an easy change to make. With a few simple steps, you can save energy around the home and potentially lower your monthly bill which can really add up over the year. Keep reading to learn how to save energy at home: Use Power Bar: Using an electric power bar to allow for more items to be plugged in at one time is not only handy but also can help save energy. By simply turning off the power bar before you go to bed, you will save energy and potentially you will save money…
How To Create A Cozy Living Room
The living room is truly the hub of the house where usually everyone gathers at some point during the day. So, you want it to be a cozy space where everyone feels welcome to get comfortable and relax. To achieve that, it’s important to consider using warm tones, comfortable fabrics and layers of light. Keep reading to learn more on how to create a cozy living room. Accent Wall An inexpensive yet effective way to create a cozy feel for the whole room is to paint an accent wall into the room. When choosing a color for your accent wall, make sure to choose a warm tone that will pair nicely…
How To Create An Organized Workspace
As technology continues to grow and become part of our every day lives we have to remember to keep things in perspective and stay as organized as possible. New tech devices, gadgets & more can easily clutter our desks making it nearly impossible to stay efficient. With home offices becoming more common we want to create a space where the workspace organized, efficient and distractions are minimized. Sort Through Sort through the initial layer of papers, gadgets and items on your desk and organize all the items into categories. Decide what is an everyday use item, what can be tossed and which items are simply cluttering your desk. Organize Now…
3 Simple Tricks To Make Your Home Feel Modern
It can feel intimidating to update or renovate your home, so it’s a great idea to start making small upgrades around the home to build your skills and to help you gain confidence for larger projects. These simple tricks add a nice touch to the home and they are easy changes to make. Keep reading to for 4 simple tricks to make your home feel modern: Air Vents: Floor air vents may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to home upgrades. However, these grates can have a brassy, undesirable finish and can be quite noticeable depending on where they’re located in the home. For a quick, cost-effective update…
Make Your Home Easier To Clean
Cleaning the home can be an annoying task that seems to never end, but it doesn’t have to be that way! With a few simple tasks, you should find your home easier to clean as you settle into a new, efficient routine. Keep reading to learn how to make your home easier to clean: Combat Clutter When it comes to keeping the house clean, clutter can really impact how the house looks and feels. So, naturally to make your home easier to clean, eliminate any and all clutter around your home to allow for a minimalist look and more open space. Don’t forget to tackle areas such as bookshelves, nightstands and…
Zone Heat Your Home
Why is Zone Heating Important? By targeting specific areas in your home that you frequent the most, you ensure getting the perfect blend of radiant and convective warmth – where you want it, when you want it. Zone heating with a Valor gas fireplace requires no ducting or forced air, providing economical and efficient heating in the long run. How Can it Save on Central Heating Costs? An efficient Valor gas fireplace zone heater puts warmth directly into the space you wish to heat with virtually no cycling losses. Valor heaters utilize special lightweight steel and ceramic components to heat up quickly and reach efficiency in minutes. With a Valor…
5 Helpful Tips For Decluttering
There is something about the new year and the month of January, that get us cleaning, organizing and decluttering our homes more than usual. So, to take advantage of this new found energy we’ve gathered 5 helpful tips for decluttering your home. Keep reading to find out more: Start By Collecting: Take a quick tour of the house with a laundry basket or box in hand. Pick up anything that isn’t in its correct place and throw it in the box and start putting things back as you walk by. This method will instantly reset your space and help you see areas of clutter. Tackle The Paper: Paper is one of the biggest items…
4 Cleaning Tasks To Tackle Before 2019
With the new year on the horizon, now is a great time to clean a few key areas of your home and get organized for the year of 2019. While you tackle these four areas of the home, keep an eye out for expired products as these spaces in the home tend to store items that last for one year and will be coming up on expiry. Keep reading for 4 cleaning tasks to tackle before 2019: Medicine Cabinet: It can be easy to forget to clean out the medicine cabinet, especially if you find you don’t use it often. So, take the time to completely empty out the cabinet and go…
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