4 Beautiful Solutions For A Shady Yard

Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, right? Well, perhaps you have big trees or other obstructions that create shade in your yard. During hot summer days, you enjoy the shade, but it would be nice to have pretty landscaping as well. If your yard gets at least a little direct sunlight, you can create beautiful landscaping. Make a Cool Retreat Since you want to relax in the shade anyway, consider transforming a corner into a cool retreat. [Read More]

Create A Beautiful Display With A Gallery Wall And Shelving

One of the most attractive ways to display artwork is on a gallery wall. You have your pieces framed and then hang them in a cohesive collection on a single wall. However, you can add even more dimension by adding shelving, whether it's a picture rail, wall shelves, or even a well-placed cabinet. Collect the Items The first order of business is finding items to display. You may already have pieces you've been wanting to display, or you may have a blank wall that needs attention. [Read More]

Laminate, Hardwood, And Engineered: Understanding Why These Wood Floors Are Different

Who does not love a wood floor? They are fairly easy to care for, even easier to clean, and if the kids or pets make messes on a wood floor, you will not go ballistic trying to scrub the mess off the floor. They also have a tendency to look very nice. If you have decided to replace the flooring in your home with wood, you might discover that there are three ways to do this. [Read More]

How To Keep Your Outdoor Area Nice For Years To Come

A nice outdoor deck is a great addition to any home, because it allows you to enjoy nature from the comfort of your own backyard. The maintenance needed for good deck and outdoor furniture maintenance is a little different from what's required indoors, so let's go over some important topics.  Deck Cleaning Is a Must All of the debris that sits on your deck and collects rainwater will slowly erode the deck if it's not cleaned properly. [Read More]