In some climates, survival would be pure misery without an air conditioner, and for some people, like the very old, very young or infirm, air conditioning may be more of a requirement than a luxury. Choosing an air conditioner can be difficult, because there are many different sizes and styles available. Air conditioners are also […]

Creating a look in the living room that is coordinated and balanced can easily be done by selecting two different colors to work with in the room. Any two colors will work, whether they are analogous or complementary. By choosing two colors for a living room’s color scheme, it is impossible to go wrong. Complements […]

There is a lot of discussion on the best way to use pattern, texture and color in a room to create a design that has a unified look and harmonious flow. And while all of these elements are very important, there are also other ways to bring a cohesive feeling to a home’s design. For […]

While throwing things away may be the first instinct that a homeowner may have when the closets are stuffed to capacity, such drastic action may not be necessary. Of course, it’s important to throw away or donate things that are no longer useful or needed; but if the homeowner still has a need for the […]

When looking for a versatile color that will contrast and complement a variety of different colors, eggplant purple is the perfect selection. Depending on where the color is being used, there are many different looks that are possible. It can be paired with soft pastels in a little girl’s bedroom, or it can look very […]

Most homes need more storage than they have, and in a smaller home storage is truly at a premium. Many people who live in mobile homes or apartments think that their only choice is to donate a large portion of their belongings to charity, but by being a little creative with storage solutions, this is […]

It just takes five minutes. Five minutes at the end of the day can make the difference between heaps of mess all over the house and a neatly tucked away dwelling. Getting into the routine of a quick pick up at the end of the day can keep a house from getting buried in clutter. […]

Anyone with school age children knows how quickly papers can overtake a room and turn it into a cluttered heap. While each paper is a treasure, it cannot be saved forever, so it is a good idea to develop a system that displays the papers when they first come home from school, and then edit […]

You can add a unique and beautiful look to your bedroom wall with a fun stencil name border. If you cannot find your particular name in stencil form because it is spelled unusually or the availability is limited, you can make your own with ease using basic materials. The steps below will help you get […]

For hanging new wallpaper or painting a wall, it is best practice to begin with a smooth, clean surface. This sometimes means removing old wallpaper, because new wallpaper or paint may not affix properly to the old surface, and oftentimes will peel away within a few weeks after hanging. A well-prepared, clean wall is the […]