| ... you'll create a space for entertaining guests or enjoying a relaxing weekend with family and friends. accenting your room design with matching furniture creates a unified look that flows through the whole house. recliners come in a wide variety of styles and colors, ranging from dark leather to bright colored fabric, so you can choose one that not only feels fantastic but also looks great too.
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| ...e. give every nook and cranny a thorough scrub and
organize areas that have grown messy. try taking on one room at a time to make
the job more manageable, and before you know it, you can have the whole house
sparkling clean. take it one step further by adding a clean and refreshing shade
of paint to your space. consider an option like the quiet comfort color
collection from hgtv home by ... |
| ...gh-performance broadband connection, you can get into the smart home game for under $100 with a thermostat that you can manage remotely. on the other hand, adding smart-home technology throughout the whole house will likely cost in the thousands.
pay attention to the levels of integration various products offer. purchasing products from brands that partner with many other smart-home device mak... |
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• smell: it is no secret that if a home smells clean, it feels clean. toss out old candles and plug-in air fresheners that you've been depending on and opt for a whole home solution.
filtrete whole house air fresheners adhere to your heating and cooling system air filter to release scented air to multiple rooms through the home's air vents for up to 30 days.
• touch: depending on the s... |
| ... benefits that caulk and weather-stripping provide to minimize energy loss and drafts. but what can you do about drafts from the four largest energy leaks in your home — the folding attic stairs, the whole house fan, the fireplace and the clothes dryer? here are some tips and techniques that can easily, quickly and inexpensively seal and insulate these areas.
attic stairs
when attic stairs are i... |
| ...ing of happiness or calmness. these colors reflect your personal style and will make you feel most comfortable in your home.
start small
after picking a color palette, don't go out and paint your whole house with it, start small. just changing your accent pillows, throws, lampshades or accessories can make a big impact when you are introducing a new color. remember to make sure the color flows... |
| ...uld even keep a bag in each of your kids' closets and encourage them to set aside gently used and outgrown items on a regular basis.
you'll be amazed at how much happier clean closets can make the whole house feel - especially when you turn the stuff you don't need into a good deed... |
| ...giving your home a good cleaning doesn't have to be a big chore. you can make the whole house look and feel fresher by focusing on a few key areas.
floors
even if you vacuum regularly, floors and carpets could use a deep down cleaning now and then.
-for carpeted areas - start by vacuuming as usual, to pick up surface debris. move as much furniture out of the room as possible. (if you can't m... |
| ...ovide great performance without leaving behind harsh chemical fumes or residues. plus, they are increasingly cost effective. green works naturally derived cleaners offer a variety of products for the whole house, including naturally derived laundry detergent and bathroom cleaners that are priced very competitively.
flooring
carpets trap dirt, dust and other allergens. if possible, remove wall... |
| ...ht and under various types of lighting. also, be sure to have painter's tape on hand, such as scotch-blue painter's tape for delicate surfaces. whether you're painting one accent wall or tackling the whole house, masking trim, baseboards, and other areas with painter's tape lets you avoid a mess and achieve clean, sharp paint lines.
something old, something new: add one special piece in the livi... |