making your house a home

• Are You Planning A New Patio Design?

  14 December 2019

  If you are adding an outdoor patio to your home design, maybe you are looking for ideas that will make it unique. If that's the case, here are some ideas that you can use as you establish your new patio: If you want a unique feeling to your outdoor patio, think of starting with residential awnings. Besides adding a unique and attractive look to the patio, the awning will give you some protection during inclement weather.

• Two Fun Projects Anyone Can Make With Upholstery Fabric

  30 October 2019

  Most soft furniture is upholstered, meaning fabric is stretched over cushions and other materials to form a soft, beautiful place to rest. Upholstery fabric is uniquely suited for this job. It tends to be stiffer than other types of fabrics, which means it will hold up well over time. Upholstery fabric is sometimes treated with substances that make it easier to clean; since you can't throw it in the washing machine, people with children and pets often value upholstery that wipes clean.

• Protecting The Exterior Of A House Against Rainwater

  14 September 2019

  Rain can be one of the most detrimental outside elements to a house, especially when it pours down on a regular basis. Unfortunately, you cannot prevent rainwater from coming into contact with the exterior of your home because it is a part of nature. However, there are several steps that can be taken to decrease the effect of rainwater coming into contact with your house. Some of the steps involve hiring professionals, but the maintenance aspect can be done on your own if you want to save money.

• Getting Started With An Interior Painting Project – Picking Up The Basics

  26 July 2019

  Are you planning an interior painting project for your home? If so, you want to make the supply trip once and get everything that you need during that one trip. What will you need to complete an interior painting project and how can you get through it with ease? Here, you'll find a few tips to help you get all of the right supplies. Type of Paint Most home improvement projects are completed with latex paint — some people prefer oil-based paints, but there's a lot more clean-up work that goes into using oil-based paint.

• Ways To Improve The Appearance Of Your Cabinets When You Want A New Look For Your Kitchen

  17 June 2019

  When you want to update the appearance of your kitchen, you probably want to do something about the cabinets. Buying new cabinets is a big investment, so if you like everything about your cabinets now except their appearance, consider ways to give them a fresh, new look. Here are some ideas. Change The Cabinet Hardware Putting on new hardware is a fairly easy DIY project, and it will update the appearance of your cabinets.