Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

Daybed Dimensions
| Updated July 1, 2023

Daybed sizes can be a bit confusing, especially if you’re trying to buy bedding or a mattress for your daybed. You may also want to know the different daybed dimensions, so you can determine if you can comfortably sleep on it or if it may fit your room. The good news is that we can give you the different daybed dimensions.

Types of Candle Holders
| Updated January 27, 2024

The candle holder or candlestick has been around for centuries. It’s believed that the first candleholder was made in 400 B.C. There’s also the contention that the candlestick evolved from the beeswax used by the ancient Egyptians in illuminating their way at night. 

Types of Buckets
| Updated June 19, 2023

Buckets are a type of watertight container which have many uses. Traditionally buckets would have a circular footprint and a rim that is wider than the base to give the bucket a shape which is a cross between a cylinder and a cone.

Types of Brooms
| Updated February 5, 2024

For cleaning indoor floor surfaces, brooms offer a good alternative to vacuums, as they aren’t noisy, don’t require electricity or batteries, and are lightweight and easy to use. They also take up less storage space than vacuums and can be used on outdoor surfaces too. Learn all about the many types of brooms here.

Types of Benches
| Updated June 19, 2023

Most types of benches are intended for outdoor use, though there are some which can be used inside the home. Here we look at the many types of benches in circulation today.

Should You Paint the Ceiling the Same Color as the Walls?
| Updated June 19, 2023

For several decades white has been considered as the only color option for painting ceilings in homes, but this is a design feature that is being increasingly challenged by interior decorators. Instead, some people are choosing to paint their ceilings the same color as the walls, and it is a trend that is slowly catching on.

Space Heater Alternatives
| Updated July 30, 2022

Space heaters are often used to create additional heat in homes and offices during winter months, but they have a reputation for being noisy, expensive to run, bulky, and unattractive. They can also get in the way of a space, or mean you have to rearrange your furniture to fit them in.

Types of Home Furniture
| Updated February 5, 2024

For a novel interior decorator, a dream come true goes something like this: someone walks in, hands them a blank check, and tells them to furnish an empty house. Unfortunately, this is not the kind of client you usually get until you are very well-established and working with the rich and famous.

Chaise Lounge Dimensions
| Updated May 23, 2023

A chaise lounge has a length ranging from 73 to 80 inches, 25 – 30 inches wide, and 35 – 40 inches overall height. For the seat size, this makes up more than half of its length at 42 – 48 inches. Depending on whether it is an outdoor or indoor chaise lounge, the seat height varies at 11 to 13 inches and 15 to 18 inches respectively.

Ottoman Height
| Updated May 23, 2023

An ottoman is a piece of upholstered furniture. It usually matches other furniture, such as a sofa or armchair, but this isn’t always the case. An ottoman can be bought as a separate item. If you are going to buy one for your living room and are wondering how tall it should be, we’ll give you an answer in this article.

Types of Basement Ceilings
| Updated May 23, 2023

In terms of basement ceilings, a lot of homeowners only think of two options, which are dropped and drywall ceilings. However, there are several types of basement ceilings. Remember, your basement is a casual area of your home. As such, you can experiment and try decorative ideas for your basement ceiling. To help you choose, here are the different types of basement ceilings.

How Long Does Caulk Take to Dry?
| Updated September 15, 2023

Depending on the kind of caulk you have on your walls, watching your caulk walls dry might be a lot more mind-numbing than watching paint dry. To avoid making the wrong choice, it is important you know the different types of caulk and how long they take to dry before deciding on the one to purchase.