Affordable Design Solutions to Freshen Up Any Home
As the colors, smells and textures begin to turn from one season to the next, many women begin to think about freshening up the inside of their homes. One easy way to update any home is to add a fresh scent that matches the room’s décor.
Caring for Your Flowers
Poinsettias, African violets, cyclamen, azaleas, holiday cacti, and kalanchoe – all are popular holiday gifts to give and receive. But once they are settled in their new homes, how do we keep them healthy and thriving? Here are some tips to keep in mind. Include the key points on a care tag with the plants you give as gifts.
Made in the Shade – Shade Pergolas
In early times, backyards were mere utilitarian areas. By 1950, these spaces were popular for entertaining, featuring grills and folding lawn chairs. More recently, backyards were transformed into outdoor rooms with appliances and furniture. Today’s modern exteriors call for yet more flexibility.
Female Fix-It-Yourself Revolution
From pink screwdrivers and mini toolboxes to a surge of female-targeted home improvement sites and guidebooks, the fix-it-yourself revolution has come for women in the U.S. More empowered females are taking on household problems themselves instead of spending the money to hire a plumber, electrician or contractor.
How Indoor Air Quality Impacts Health
Maintaining a healthy home means promoting a healthy lifestyle. But Americans aren’t aware of the important role indoor air plays in creating a healthy home. In fact, nearly half of Americans (49 percent) believe indoor air quality has little to no impact on overall health, according to an online 2010 Indoor Air Quality Consumer Survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Dow Building Solutions.
Falling for Your Yard
When you’ve mulched the last of the leaves, your fall lawn care isn’t quite done. This transition time from your lawn’s active growth to its healthy dormancy is when you need to take some extra care to help prepare it for next year’s growth.
Three Tips for a Greener Garage
You may be one of the millions of people making eco-friendly changes around your home, but have you thought about going green in the garage?
Garages store more than just cars. They store paint and cleaning supplies, tools and lawn care equipment – all of which can pose environmental hazards. These tips from the experts at Black & Decker® will help you green your garage.
A Small Project with Big Savings
A cost effective and easy-to-install energy savings project could pay back homeowners with significant savings on their home energy bills, according to a new study commissioned by The Dow Chemical Company. The study found that homeowners save an average of $50 annually on their energy bills by air sealing gaps, cracks and other exposed areas of the home with an insulating foam sealant.
A Small Project with Big Savings
A cost effective and easy-to-install energy savings project could pay back homeowners with significant savings on their home energy bills, according to a new study
