Black or taupe, wine or white? “Transforming your home from ‘last year’ to ‘New Year’ with a new paint color is one of the most inexpensive and easiest ways to achieve quick design impact,” said Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Paint Quality Institute. “A gallon of paint and the right painting tools […]

For an item that’s utilized continuously and takes up a good portion of space in your kitchen, how often do you really think about your refrigerator? Probably not that much. Yet with increased attention on energy efficiency, it’s reasonable to expect that you’ll probably be in the market for a new refrigerator sooner rather than […]

 A good night’s sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, insufficient sleep can lead to a host of chronic health problems including diabetes, depression and obesity. The CDC’s “Sleep Hygiene Tips” lists a comfortable bed as an important element to sleeping well. Because a good […]

 (NewsUSA) – Nearly everyone is more cautious with money these days, so major purchases are approached with additional consideration and planning. A new refrigerator, for example, can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars and may be in your home for 10 or more years. So when it is necessary to replace, budget-focused consumers may […]

Imagine not having to change a light bulb for years. There are LED products available in 2010 that will make frequent light bulb changes so 20th century.  The term LED immediately conjures up images of traffic signals, brake lights and headlights on luxury cars, and indicator lights on appliances. That is about to change. According […]

 Most people have a vision in their head of what they feel to be the ideal bedroom. Oftentimes that ideal includes a king-sized bed, a walk-in closet and a bathroom connected directly to the bedroom. While those desires are nice, they’re rarely reality. In most cases, simply fitting a king-sized bed is luxury enough for […]

 These days we hear advice everywhere about how to stretch our dollars and make the most of what we have. For our business, we made one of the hardest choices: relocating into a new, but much smaller space that better serves our needs. We’ve advised people every day for years to take only what you’re […]

Imagine not having to change a light bulb for years. There are LED products available in 2010 that will make frequent light bulb changes so 20th century.  The term LED immediately conjures up images of traffic signals, brake lights and headlights on luxury cars, and indicator lights on appliances. That is about to change. According […]

 A new spin on decorating with sports memorabilia HGTV designer offers tips on displaying team spirit in the home The roar of the crowd, the thrill of a last-second victory — few things in life can evoke the excitement of a good sports competition. Passionately supporting the hometown team or proclaiming love for a favorite […]

 The best way to ensure long-lasting beauty, comfort and durability in your carpet is to vacuum it regularly, as it prevents soil from becoming embedded in the carpet’s pile. Depending on the type of carpet you have, you’ll want to use a vacuum with a rotating brush, a beater bar or suction only. If you […]