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Freon Leak in the House (is it dangerous?)

December 15, 2021

Freon Leak in the House (is it dangerous?)

If you have heard of refrigerant poisoning, you might be alarmed to know that this is a type of poisoning caused by the chemicals found in common household appliances. Fortunately, accidental refrigerant poisoning is rare. Here we will look at how Freon leaks happen, how to spot them, and when there is cause for concern.

ES Windows Vs. PGT

August 8, 2022

ES Windows Vs. PGT – Which is Better?

If you are upgrading your windows, then it’s wise to consider opting for impact-resistant windows, as these offer the homeowner much greater protection against all forms of impact. This is especially important if you live in a region that experiences hurricanes or tornadoes. Here we look at two window suppliers who are at the top of their game when it comes to impact-resistant windows.

Brickmold Vs. No Brickmold

July 21, 2022

Brickmold Vs. No Brickmold – Which is Better?

When installing a new door, you may consider whether you need or, in fact, want to have brickmold fitted around it or whether you should leave the door frame as it is. There are various advantages and disadvantages that come with brickmold that we will investigate here to help you make a decision.

30×40 Garage Cost

December 15, 2021

30×40 Garage Cost – What You Need to Know

There are many reasons why you may be interested in replacing an old garage or building a new garage on your property where there wasn’t one before. The cost of building a garage is usually a significant amount of money, so you’ll want to make sure it’s a good investment. Here we will look at the benefits of installing a new garage, the types of garage to choose from, and how much you can expect your total bill to be.

9 Characterful Shutter Colors for Tan House

March 16, 2023

9 Characterful Shutter Colors for a Tan House

Matching the right shutter color with your tan siding can have a profound effect on your home’s curb appeal. Both subtle and bold shutter colors work well with tan exteriors, but in order to give your home a cohesive and unique appearance, it is important to pick the best shutter color for a tan house.

7 Elegant Shutter Colors for Brick House

July 14, 2022

7 Elegant Shutter Colors for a Brick House

Choosing the right shutter color for a brick house is essential to maximize your exterior design’s curb appeal. Ask any real estate agent and they’ll tell you what a great impression shutters make. After all, a good first impression is important in order to sell a house in the quickest possible time.

Staircase Wall Color Combination Ideas

December 11, 2021

14 Staircase Wall Color Combination Ideas

The decor style used on a staircase is an important, yet often overlooked, part of designing your home’s interior. The staircase in some properties is on view as soon as somebody steps into the foyer or entrance hallway, and therefore will be one of the first impressions visitors get of the house. The staircase links the upstairs to the downstairs, so it’s a good way to introduce people to the type of style they can expect in the upper rooms of your home, working as a sort of transition space between the two. Here we look at staircase wall color combination ideas for a stylish stairway.

Paint Your Brick Exterior Grey
10 Trend-Setting Grey House with White Trim Combinations

In exterior home design, grey is fast becoming a trend-setting color. This subtle hue is a calming and elegant color that can easily be paired with other neutral hues in order to create a sophisticated look.

What Color Rug Goes with a Blue Couch?

August 5, 2022

What Color Rug Goes with a Blue Couch?

Using a rug in a living room is a great way to define the seating space and visually separate it from other areas in the room. A rug will also add a softer touch, both physically and from a style perspective, if you have a wooden or tile floor. For this reason, rugs are commonly used underneath or in front of sofas and armchairs. As the two items will be in such close proximity to each other, it’s important that the colors of each one are complimentary. Here we will be looking at rug colors that will work well with a blue couch.

6 Most Suitable Log Cabin Exterior Paint Colors

July 13, 2022

6 Most Suitable Log Cabin Exterior Paint Colors

If you have recently built your ideal log cabin in your garden or purchased one as your weekend retreat, then you should think about the best paint color for the exterior. There are so many stain options to choose from when looking to give your log cabin a fresh coat of paint. Whether you want to enhance the natural beauty of your wood cabin by applying natural wood stain, or you want to brighten up the exterior by painting it an attractive color, we have some excellent suggestions for log cabin exterior paint colors as well as simple instructions on how to paint this wooden structure.

9 Classic Green House with Brown Trim Combinations
9 Classic Green House with Brown Trim Combinations

One of the most effective ways of upgrading the exterior of an old house is to apply a fresh coat of paint to it. If you don’t have any idea as to what color you should choose, we recommend green as the perfect paint color for rustic or Craftsman style homes.

Square Living Room Layouts

August 8, 2022

10 Excellent Square Living Room Layouts

Square living rooms can present a challenge in terms of arranging furniture because typically, the longest walls in a living room are where you would position the sofas; however, in a square room, all walls will be roughly the same length. Here we look at some stylish and practical square living room layouts to help inspire and impress.