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Affordably Modifying your Home for the Disabled (Video)

Guest Blogger #639, Entry #1517, August 26, 2012 You may not ever think about it, but one day it may be necessary for you to make your home accessible for a loved one or even yourself. Today, my guest blogger gives tips on how to design your home for the disabled. Whether you instal handicap ... continue reading...

Home Staging | Home Organization

Stylish Ways To Maximize Space In Your Home

Guest Blogger #630, Entry #1504, August 23, 2012 Living spaces are one of the most important aspects of our lives because they are what we often call home. That place to come home to after a long day at work or after a long journey, living spaces can either give us that sense of welcome and ... continue reading...

Office - Home or Work

Back to School Tips for Adults Pursuing Home Related Careers

Entry #1468, August 16, 2012 While most of us focus on getting our younger children and college students back to school this season, we forget that adults who are pursing home related careers are also headed back to school. Whether you are interested in home interiors, architecture, construction, ... continue reading...

Outdoor Home

7 Ways to Shade Your Outdoor Living Space

Guest Blogger #613, Entry #1453, August 9, 2012 You won’t spend much time enjoying the fresh air in the heat of summer if your outdoor living area is missing one vital component: shade! Here are 7 ways to shield your patio or deck from those scorching UV rays. #1 Build to Block Building an ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: Innovative Home Cleaning Tech Tools

Guest Blogger #611, Entry #1443, August 6, 2012 You needn’t do all the running around. Unnecessary investment in professional cleaning supplies isn't necessary either. That’s because technology has streamlined the scheme of cleaning by unleashing a plethora of gadgets and techno-savvy cleaning ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: Designing the Ideal Ergonomic Home Office

Guest Blogger #608, Entry #1434, August 3, 2012 Although the word "ergonomic" is not one that most of us use in our everyday language, it's still something that we seek after, oftentimes without even realizing it. Basically, an ergonomic space is one that speaks to comfort and as we all know, if ... continue reading...

Green Living

3 Green & Cost Saving Ways to Keep your Home Cool

Entry #1432, August 2, 2012 The summer heat brings discomfort and inconvenience to everyone. Whether you have air conditioning or not, trying to bring coolness to your home and reduce your energy bill are top priorities for many. Running your air conditioning all day will definitely cost a lot. ... continue reading...

Kids Organization

Managing School Clutter At Home During Back to School Days

Entry #1430, August 1, 2012 It’s back to school time and you just can’t prevent things from being cluttered. With all those school projects, homework and other school-related activities, managing your kid’s mess could help them and you! Managing clutter at home should start with having everyone on ... continue reading...

Outdoor Home

The Pros & Cons of Buying a ‘Fixer-Upper’ Home

Entry #1429, August 1, 2012 If you've been thinking about investing into some real estate, rather than purchasing a brand new home (that can cost quite a bit of money), you may have been considering buying a "fixer upper", instead. That way, you can get the property for much less money and then fix ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

How to Downsize your Kitchen for Simplified Living

Entry #1426, July 31, 2012 Kitchen downsizing is a matter of sorting items but also using less space to avoid clutter. Minimalistic all-in-one kitchens are beginning to take on a new trend as they save space and look great. Whether you like it or not, kitchen arrangement is one of the most ... continue reading...

Kids Organization

Cleaning your Home Before the Back to School Madness

Entry #1405, July 24, 2012 With the summer winding down your house is probably ready for another “spring cleaning”. Regardless of where you live, back to school madness is just weeks away and you may need a Maid Service Fairfax, VA or your own local cleaning service to ensure your home is ready! ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Green Home: Is The Finish on Older Furniture Safe?

Entry #1401, July 22, 2012 Older furniture that has been in your family for years, or that you bought from a vintage furniture store may look beautiful but how safe and eco-friendly is it? The veneer of any furniture has certain duration. This is not only a concern on how it looks but rather the ... continue reading...