7 Tips for a Comfortable In-Law Apartment

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The number of multi-generational households in America has doubled since 1980. Now, more than 57% of households have more than one generation living in them. It’s not that people have more kids. It’s a case of more adult children returning home. Plus, people are living longer and moving in with their adult children for extra … Continue reading: 7 Tips for a Comfortable In-Law Apartment

10 White Floors That Will Knock Your Socks Off

example of white bamboo floor

Life can be hectic. For balance, many people seek to create an atmosphere of lightness and calm in their homes. One way to achieve this is with white floors. White floors can bring a clean, restful foundation to a wide range of décor styles. But what material will work best in your home? We explore … Continue reading: 10 White Floors That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Eucalyptus Flooring – The “It” Floor for 2018

From a design perspective, eucalyptus strand woven flooring is a natural (pun intended) for home design in 2018. Made from compressed eucalyptus wood, this flooring lends itself to an array of design functions and adds considerable beauty to any room. It has several advantages for interior design purposes with few disadvantages. Due to its insanely … Continue reading: Eucalyptus Flooring – The “It” Floor for 2018

Installing Bamboo Flooring Under Cabinets and Islands? Read this.

Bamboo Flooring Under Island And Cabinets In Your Kitchen

The answer is the same as for all hardwood floors: if you are nailing or gluing down the floor , YES you can install them under cabinets, but if you are installing a floating floor, NO you cannot install it under cabinets. Different installers have different recommendations, but it is possible to install cabinets on … Continue reading: Installing Bamboo Flooring Under Cabinets and Islands? Read this.

3 Changes For A More Eco-Friendly Home Office

3 Changes For A More Eco-Friendly Home Office

These days, more and more people are working from home. In fact, over the past ten years, the number of telecommuters in America has increased by nearly 115 percent! People are completing the writing, business, accounting, or other assignments from the comfort of their own home, meaning that more people than ever have the opportunity … Continue reading: 3 Changes For A More Eco-Friendly Home Office

Tips for Managing Your Home Improvement Project

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What’s your biggest fear about home improvement? For many people, it’s unknowns that prevent them from taking action or losing sleep once they do. Feeling like you’re working in the dark can slow decision-making. And, when you boil it down, home improvement projects are nothing more than a series of tiny and massive decisions. You’re … Continue reading: Tips for Managing Your Home Improvement Project

22 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

We all know we should be recycling plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, metals, glass, plastic bags, and more. However, there are a plethora of items you probably didn’t know you could recycle, including some household essentials and pieces of apparel you no longer need.   There’s no shortage of companies that have recycling initiatives to repurpose … Continue reading: 22 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

Your Love Life and Flooring Choices: Is There a Connection?

Do your flooring choices reflect your love life?

Every home has a floor. Floors protect us and give us a stable surface to walk, stand, sit, sleep, work, and play every day. They reflect our taste in home décor and sense of what makes a home. But imagine for a moment that flooring choices also say something about your love life. Would you … Continue reading: Your Love Life and Flooring Choices: Is There a Connection?

7 Remarkable Facts About Eucalyptus Trees

ecualyptus trees have flowers with stamens only

What do you know about eucalyptus trees? One commonly known fact is that eucalyptus plants are native to Australia. Not only this, but they are considered endemic – meaning they grow in that specific region only. If a koala comes to mind when you hear the word eucalyptus, then you’ve heard right. Much like great … Continue reading: 7 Remarkable Facts About Eucalyptus Trees

What Can You Do With Your Dryer Lint Instead of Throwing It Away?

Horizontal photo of female hand taking the lint out from dirty air filter of the dyer machine

Last Updated: 10/19/2021 As a responsible homeowner, you know that it’s important to clean the dryer’s lint trap before or after every load to ensure that it doesn’t build up too thick. Most of us had this rule drilled into our parents’ minds as we became old enough to do our laundry, though some people … Continue reading: What Can You Do With Your Dryer Lint Instead of Throwing It Away?