Saving Money With Discontinued Vinyl Floor Tiles
When you have to redecorate on a limited budget, it can be difficult to figure out how to achieve the look you want without spending more than you can afford. One area where you have several ways to save money is the floor. Instead of buying an expensive type...
Frameless or framed shower enclosures? defining your style
Frameless shower doors are a timeless and elegant addition to any bathroom décor. On the other hand, traditional framed enclosures also add style and value to your home. Which one should you choose? One of the biggest bathroom design issues for many homeowners is choosing the right style for...
3 Tips for Successful Home Repair Projects
Home repair or renovation projects can be extremely rewarding both in terms of personal satisfaction and financially, as the resale value of your home increases. On the other hand, unless you carry out your home repair project in a planned and systematic way, there is a risk that it...
The Sign Bracket Racket – Selling Brackets Increases Sales of Signs, Banners and Hanging Baskets
“Adding a support to a sign sale can increase that total sale by up to 50%.” Patti House, Sign Design, Inc., Purcellville, VA “The support added value for the customer and also increased the amount of the sale.” Nathan Folsom, Sign-A-Rama, Chino, CA “About 50% of our customers are...
The cost of granite countertops
The beauty, hardness, and utility of granite make it a highly desirable material for countertops in home design. In addition to its natural strength, granite is a beautiful stone that adds color and warmth to a room. Although the cost of adding granite countertops to any new or remodeled...
Reflections of Travel to the Atlantic Islands
As a certified travel agent for four decades, international airline employee, researcher, writer, teacher, and photographer, travel, whether for business or pleasure, has always been an important and integral part of my life. Some 400 trips to all parts of the world, by road, rail, sea and air, involved...
How to compare LED lights when buying in bulk
With the rise in popularity of LED lighting, many people are confused when it comes to choosing an LED lamp. We must first understand that the quality and price of lamps are determined by four components: LED chip, LED driver, heat sink, and printed circuit board (PCB). 1 LED...
Ten pros and cons to help sell your house for a lot of money
Many sellers don’t put enough emphasis on fixing up their homes when they put them on the market. Even sellers with newly renovated homes must do this job. There is stiff competition and every detail is important to help you sell fast and at the best price. So if...
Let’s talk lighting
Lighting is a very important part of any remodel and the standards put forth by Richard Kelly (considered one of the pioneers of architectural lighting design) are still in use today. When considering a bathroom or kitchen remodel, you shouldn’t overlook the importance of well-thought-out lighting design. To get...
Old school music for today
Without a doubt, the music industry is changing rapidly, streaming live music, videos, mp3 download capabilities, radio play, blog posts, podcasts, and even vinyl are back. Who knows; Will cassette tapes and eight-track tapes make a comeback? The key to all of this is having a sound that moves...