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Baby Nursery Decorating Ideas With a Retro Flair

Baby Nursery Decorating Ideas With a Retro Flair

Baby nursery decorating ideas can be fun and funky. This works well if you have white walls. Even though white walls are traditional for the rest of your home you rarely see them in a nursery. You can just change this up quite drastically by changing the room you use white walls in. Skip the pastel colors and go for bolder statements that are still neutral.

You can have a ton of fun with your color palette in this type of room. For boys try a mixture of blue, orange, and green. This is something that you can find on a lot of baby bedding and fabric and it definitely really just makes your basic white furniture cooler. White furniture can at times feel feminine but it is neutral so it just depends on how you style the rest of your room.

You can still use traditional themes but really … READ MORE

Harry Newman by — December 7, 2019 in Home Accessories
The benefits of fog lining the exterior of your home

The benefits of fog lining the exterior of your home

Most people don’t even know that you can mist a house coat that has a stucco exterior. The advantages of the fog layer compared to painting, can be astronomical in certain situations. After you paint the plastering, you have sealed this cement-based product and you may face some big problems in the future. Cement needs to breathe and once you paint, it can hold large amounts of moisture, inside the cement itself.

Let me explain what the fog layer really is. This is a cement-based material that mixes with water and is applied with a mechanical sprayer. This is clearly not difficult to mix and even easier to apply. Why aren’t more people using this product? I really didn’t know and didn’t really know about the product, even though I had been involved in the renovation industry, until 15 years ago.

Get this, my grandparents have been fogging their homes … READ MORE

Harry Newman by — November 8, 2019 in Home Repair
Repair Basic Flat Roof Leaks in Simple Requirements

Repair Basic Flat Roof Leaks in Simple Requirements

The simple fact is that at some point in everyone’s life, we all have to face roof leaks, and the resulting roof repair work. There is no way out, even if someone does not have to do the actual work themselves. After all, most roofing contractors do repairs.

What About Roof Repair for Do it Yourselfer?

But what if your roof leaks, and you don’t have the money to hire a professional, or just don’t want to pay high fees? In this case, if you don’t know someone who wants to climb on your roof for you, you have to do the work yourself.

The First Step is Finding Leaks

So the first step, is to find the leak, and you might be surprised by how far the water can flow once it finds its way through a gap in the roof. You see, felt or tar paper is three … READ MORE

Harry Newman by — November 3, 2019 in Home Design Tips
How to Optimize On Indoor Plants – A Garden in Your Living Room

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ON INDOOR PLANTS - A GARDEN IN YOUR LIVING ROOM

Indoor plants are a great way to bring a dash of nature to the space you are working or living in. Well maintained indoor greenery can really add loads of freshness to your home and office interiors. They go great with almost all designs of furniture and give your space a whole new energy. You can get these plants in a variety of sizes and there are some that can even add fragrance to your room. Depending on what kind of plants you want to be surrounded with, and how much time you can spend for maintenance, there are various plants that you can choose.

Types of indoor plants

There are many types of plants that can suit your office interiors or your home interior perfectly. The most basic classification is whether you want flowering or non-flowering varieties. The Amaryillis, the Moth Orchid or the Peace Lily are beautiful flowering … READ MORE

Harry Newman by — October 17, 2019 in Home Small Garden
Warm Your Home During the Winter Months With a Gas Fire

WARM YOUR HOME DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WITH A GAS FIRE

Gas heating systems are one of the most cost efficient forms of home heating available. If you compare gas run appliances with those that require electricity, you would find that gas appliances cost less in energy and accomplish the same task. For example, a gas water heater can produce nearly twice the amount of hot water that an electric model can supply in the same amount of time for around 33 percent of the cost.

Cut Costs, Not Comfort

A high-efficiency natural gas furnace or boiler reduces the amount of heat escaping up from your chimney, leaving more warmth inside your house. This efficient use of energy translates into savings for you.

A high-efficiency furnace running at 97 percent effectiveness only burns 50 gigajoules of energy a year. For a mid-sized home with average heating requirements, a high-efficiency system could use around 25 percent less natural gas than a standard … READ MORE

Harry Newman by — October 4, 2019 in Home Design Ideas