home--garden

  • When Less Is More: Easy Zen Style Decorating Tips For Your Home


    A cluttered room not only looks unattractive, but it can also cause you to feel anxious. Zen style is the opposite of clutter. It is a decorating theme that infuses your home with peace, serenity, and calmness. Consider the following tips to implement Zen style into your home. Move out clutter Eliminate everything you don't need or use. If your walls are covered with elaborate picture groupings and photos, consider selecting one framed piece you can't live without and removing the rest.
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  • Furniture Repair: How To Repair A Rip In Your Leather Couch


    A high quality leather couch can easily cost several hundred or even several thousand dollars. Consequently, it is quite easy to understand why you may not want to simply get rid of this furniture if it becomes ripped or torn. Unfortunately, professional leather repairs can also be quite expensive. Thankfully, it is possible to save money by performing these repairs yourself. Following the steps outlined below will allow you to accomplish this task.
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  • Say What? Watch For Chikungunya In 2015


    You know better than to share your twilight BBQ with mosquitoes because of the risk of contracting the West Nile virus. However, now you have another mosquito-borne illness to be concerned about: chikungunya. Yes, it is indeed difficult to pronounce--and impossible to treat. Although it isn't fatal, chikungunya can make you pretty miserable. Here's what you need to know about this virus that is just beginning to hit the United States.
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  • 3 Benefits Of Replacing Old Exterior Residential Doors


    When it comes to the exterior doors of your home, it is important to make sure that they are in the best shape possible. This might mean the occasional repair, or in many cases, it means a complete replacement because that is what will give you the most benefits. If you are not yet sure as to whether you should go ahead and pay to have your old exterior residential doors replaced, you will want to take a moment to review the following benefits.
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