making your house a home

• Why Buy Reclaimed Home Decor For Sale?

  11 June 2020

  When decorating your home, you want pieces that express your home's personality best and also reflect on your personal taste. The right home decor should be both unique in style and lasting, which is why you should consider reclaimed home decor for sale in your area. You can visit your local furniture store to find many of these pieces for your home. A reclaimed home decor collection can include wall pieces and hangings, tables and chairs, accent pieces, and more.

• Help! The Air Conditioner Is Iced Over!

  24 February 2016

  When you step outside in the summer to find that your air conditioner's condenser unit has developed a thick layer of ice on top, it's normal to be a bit concerned. An iced-over air conditioner does not operate efficiently. Some models even stop cooling completely when they freeze up. Thus, it is important for you to take steps to thaw out the unit and also to prevent the condenser from freezing again.

• 3 Things To Know About Furnace Ratings When You Decide To Replace Your Old System

  19 February 2016

  There are several key factors you must consider when purchasing a new furnace to replace your existing one, but one of the most important factors is the efficiency of the furnace you select. Furnaces are labeled with an efficiency rating, and this allows you to easily compare the options you can choose from when making your selection. While you will pay more for a furnace that has a higher efficiency rating, you can reap back some of that cost in savings.

• 7 Easy Sewing Projects Perfect For Beginners

  28 January 2016

  If you've been longing to learn how to sew but are afraid it might be too complicated and frustrating, you'll be glad to know that there are many projects designed to help beginners learn the skills they need to go on to more complex creations. Following are seven projects that are easy for those who are new to the mysteries of sewing to master. Reversible Scarves Making reversible scarves is as easy as selecting complementary cotton fabrics, cutting them out in the desired size and shape, and sewing the two sides together.

• How to Salvage Hardwood Flooring for Reuse

  26 January 2016

  Old hardwood flooring adds its own character and history to a home you can't find in new engineered or bamboo wood flooring. When a friend or neighbor will be tearing out their home's old hardwood flooring, you can remove it yourself to salvage it and have it installed in your own home. Here are some tips to help you successfully remove old hardwood flooring for reuse in your own home. Determine the Flooring's Usability