Most people think that carpets are high maintenance. They are actually less maintenance than other forms of flooring but there are list of things you should avoid doing. Do not scrub - If you have a spill on your carpet, avoid scrubbing it. When you scrub a spill it tends to unlock the fibres. This can make the spot look fuzzy, which can look worse than the stain. If you have a spill, blot the spill with a clean cloth. Do not use non-carpet...
Most homeowners install sliding doors to lead out into their patio or backyard. Nowadays, an increasing number of these doors are actually replacing swinging doors as an alternative. Here are some of the more common areas where you would find a sliding door at. Bathrooms In modern and newer houses, shower curtains have become a thing of the past. Replacing them are, you guessed it, glass sliding doors. They look cleaner, sharper, and are overall...
By Farm Supply Store If you’re looking into getting a fence, I don’t have to tell you that there are countless options to choose from. You already know that. There are far more to consider than ever before. You may even be struggling with how to decide. Fortunately, there are two easy questions that can help. Do you own a dog? Do you want to keep out coyotes, wolves and even rabbits? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then an...
By Wicker Paradise If it’s been a while since you’ve bought new furniture, you may not know about all the contemporary options you now have to choose from. While there are all kinds of new designs and even a few new materials, the biggest change in perhaps the last decade or so is actually indoor wicker furniture. These days, most major showrooms all have some indoor wicker furniture sets to keep up with demand. In the past, of course,...
Integrating Asian inspired design ideas in your home, can create a sense of serenity and tranquility. If you travel to Asia often, buying a few key pieces can be very inexpensive and yet make a statement. Feng Shui- This art was practiced by ancient chinese cultures. The art of Feng Shui is based on the belief that everything has negative and positive energy. Therefore to create harmony in a space these two energies have to be balanced. Books...
Written by: Wicker Paradise One of the biggest trends in 2016 is UV-resilient furniture, and nothing does that better than wicker or rattan. Wicker patio furniture is designed for all of the elements, so it works great all year long. If you’re looking to give your back yard an upgrade without paying an arm and a leg for the privilege, this article can help you from feeling like you’ve over paid. Identify Quality Materials There are a lot of...
When small businesses or companies face extreme challenges that are all pointing to bankruptcy, they hire a turnaround specialist to help them gain enough ground to net positive returns. This is the same for construction & turnaround services. Management teams on a construction site have to deal with the laborious task of handling contractual obligations, keeping all of the workers in line, and juggling finances all at the same time. If one...
By Superior Garage Doors If you have a home, you probably have a garage. Whether it’s attached or not, it serves a very specific and very important purpose. If that garage were to disappear all of a sudden, you’d definitely know about it and you wouldn’t be too happy. However, if you’re being honest, you probably don’t think too much about that garage of yours. When it comes to ongoing maintenance, you probably focus much more on your...
Maintaining the look of your entry doors is an important thing to keep up with, not only for aesthetic reasons, but also for security and usage purposes. Because you’re using these doors every day, you might notice that they’ll slowly develop small cracks, which then grow larger until they begin warping your wood. Pre-hung doors are an ideal option if you’re looking to replace your doors without hiring a contractor to do it for you....
Written by: The Foam Factory Purchasing a new sofa or a couch can be a large investment on its own. If you have an older sofa but are having trouble with it constantly sinking in and feeling limp, you might automatically believe that you need an entirely new sofa. Well, that’s not always the case. Instead of spending hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars, why not look to purchase new cushions instead? Many times, the problem doesn’t lie in...