Interior Decoration

When you bought your house, the original hardwood floors were part of why you loved it so much. Those sturdy floors have seen a lot over their lifetime — and sometimes it shows. Being able to retain the nostalgia in the hardwood floors can help your home stay looking refreshed and updated for years to come, but if you start to notice that they’re looking a little worse for the wear then it might be time to refinish them.

There Are Significant Scratches and Dents

A little scuff on the original floors looks cool and can help to tell the house’s story. It’s such a sought-after look that even brand new floor models like Monarch Plank Storia II mimic the look of weathered wood to give the home a shabby chic motif. However, there is a difference between scuff marks that add to the aesthetic and scratches so deep they discolor the wood and make guests wonder what the heck happened there. (more…)

One of my least favorite tasks, next to purchasing a car, is buying furniture. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy decorating my house with new pieces or accessories; I just do not enjoy running around from furniture store to furniture store looking at pieces or accessories. And, my husband, who truly enjoys decorating, does not have the time to run around looking either.

Since we both work in the online industry, we wholly advocate the use of online sites and/or catalogs to purchase home furnishings, from large furniture pieces to accessories, so much so that a good amount of the past year’s purchases have been made online.

Many of our friends cannot comprehend how we can purchase furniture without feeling it; we cannot comprehend why you have to touch a piece of furniture to appreciate its workmanship. We are reasonably proficient in reading the online descriptions and being able to recognize quality furniture. (more…)

Looking to do a kitchen renovation in sarasota fl, but lacking inspiration? If you’ve got a budget to burn and space to play, consider some of these fun and unique ideas to transform the heart of your home.

Outdoor Extension

A warm state like Florida is the perfect place for indoor/outdoor dining and cooking. The weather is nice enough almost year round to accommodate this lifestyle. All you need are some french doors- they can open up onto a patio area which will include a dining table and outdoor kitchen. (more…)

Although it is probably the smallest room in your house, the bathroom can be one of the most exciting rooms to remodel. It is also one of the most popular spaces that people choose to update, and it can get expensive. There are some changes you can make that won’t break the bank though. Try some of these ideas.

Vanity

Installing a new vanity can drastically change the appearance of the room. You can actually buy these at your local home improvement store or find lots of options online. If you’d rather not get a vanity, you can have new cabinets installed instead. You’ll need to decide what type of countertops you want beforehand. Granite countertops Lewisville TX is one of the more popular choices, but laminate is less expensive.

Paint

Painting the bathroom can help it look brand new and should only take you a few hours. (more…)

Every time you open the door of your home or apartment pay attention and look around to check that there are no strangers wandering around. In case of doubt, always call the police. If you arrive home and find your door is open or forced, do not come in, call the police immediately. When leaving home, make use of all the possible security tips, it takes just a few minutes. Never keep signed checks in your wallet and keep valuable items and cash in a safe place.

To protect your children, teach them the basic deails they may need in case of emergency, such as full name, address and phone number. Warn them on the dangers of opening the door or giving information to strangers. Explain that they must never accept anything from people they do not know, such as sweets, candies, toys or any other gift. Of course, they must never get into strangers cars. Teach them how to act in emergency situations if there are stragne people around home, how to contact emergency numbers, etc.

Talk about the importance of not telling strangers that their parents are not at home, they must always say that they can not open the door or answer the phone at that moment. (more…)