It might be hard to imagine and it may come as a surprise when you first consider it, but according to an article in the News Wheel it’s really happened, and you can make it happen too: Turning Recycled Car Parts Into Home Decor. Believe it or not, you don’t have to be a professional interior designer to take auto parts and turn them into incredible, personalized home accessories. You may need to do a bit of wiring, some soldering, and you’ll need plenty of imagination, but in the end you can ...
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Unique Ways to Tie Your Living Room Together
You do want your home to look put together but you don’t want it to match too much. This can be an especially difficult balance to strike in the living room. That’s why we’ve come up with some unique ways to tie your living room together. They allow you to utilize different fabrics, patterns, and colors while still ensuring it has an overall cohesive feel. Don’t try clean things that don’t need to be dry cleaned Many people assume that if a piece of clothing has a tag that says “dry clean” ...
4 Ways to Think Like an Interior Designer
You don’t have to spend thousands on a consultation with an interior designer to get a polished, put together home. We have four ways you can put on your interior design hat and think like a professional. 1. Ask yourself the important questions Too often homeowners walk into a room and immediately start making decisions. This isn’t how an interior design team works. Instead, they ask lots of questions to unearth their client’s needs and wants. You are both your own designer and your client – ...
Upgrade Your Home for Rental Season
These days there are numerous ways for homeowners to rent their homes out. Whether it’s your primary residence or you have a home you purchased specifically to rent out as a hotel, there are several ways you can increase the chances that your home will get rented. Here a few to get you started. Invest in high-quality pictures Most people browsing available homes for rent are going to flip through a dozen or more very quickly. The first thing they’ll look for are homes that stand out to them. ...
Decorating Tips for Small Spaces
Decorating can feel challenging when you have limited space to work with. Half Price Drapes has compiled some unique and useful ideas to help you make the most of your space. Don’t let an inch of space go to waste As you consider all the space in your small home or apartment, make sure you’re not just looking at the rooms as they are now. Open up your options by viewing any empty space with potential. For example, an empty space between two closets in your bedroom can easily be made into an ...
6 Tips to Boost Productivity in Your Home
We could all be more productive – especially at home. Yet finding ways to do so can feel overwhelming. We’ve compiled six tips that will make it easier for you to get motivated and stay on task. 1. It’s all in the numbers One of the things that can stop you in your tracks is looking at a seemingly unending to-do list. Instead of getting overwhelmed by how much you have to do, identify three things as your priority for the day. All you have to do is accomplish these three things. Simple! 2. ...