I rent my apartment. The space didn't exactly come equipped with charming touches and finishing details, so I've learned a lot about transforming my home using inexpensive, temporary techniques. From hiding an ugly air conditioning unit to “upgrading” my refrigerator, I can improve almost any appliance or area in my home with a few simple supplies and a bit of time. My apartment looks way more upscale than it actually is, and I'll be able to undo and pack up every bit of décor improvement when I need to move out. If you're renting your home and you'd like to upgrade your apartment with affordable décor, use of these ideas. You'll have a prettier apartment in no time!
Posted on: 25 August 2016
Remodeling your kitchen or simply making a few changes to improve its function and appearance can be a great way to make your kitchen more enjoyable to cook in and even entertain guests. If you're unsure of what kinds of changes to make and one of your main goals is to make sure that your kitchen is easy to keep clean, you'll want to pay close attention to the cabinetry. [Read More]
Posted on: 28 July 2016
If you're looking for a way to provide some outdoor shade and make an artistic statement at the same time, consider putting up shade sails. Available in a range of colors and sizes, these flexible bits of cloth are eye-catching and versatile. Below is a brief description of shade sails and three places they work well. Shade Sails Described Unlike awnings, which are usually attached to a home or patio side on one end, shade sales are installed using anchor points or poles. [Read More]
Posted on: 12 July 2016
Annual bluegrass is a common weed that you may discover growing amongst your grass. Here are three things homeowners need to know about annual bluegrass. What does annual bluegrass look like? Annual bluegrass looks somewhat similar to regular grass since it's a type of grass weed. Its leaf blades are generally yellowish-green, so you'll be able see lighter patches in your lawn where the regular grass has been displaced by annual bluegrass. [Read More]
Posted on: 13 June 2016
If you are like a lot of people, somewhere in your home or storage space, there is a cardboard box or plastic tote filled with old picture frames that are a a little too dull to use in your current decor. Yet, you just cannot seem to get rid of these frames because you just know one day, you will come across a fun project, idea, or some type of use value. [Read More]