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  • Can a Basement Home Gym Increase Your Property Value?

     By:Todd Levinson
    Home gym rooms are one of the most popular special-purpose spaces in todays homes, especially as more and more people work from home or find that their work-home life doesn't allow for a lot of time to go to a gym. Many people are converting basements, extra bedrooms and garages into a place to work out. Having a room set up as a fitness facility can make your home attractive to those people who may be thinking of saving money by exercising at home.

  • Creating An Effective 'Destination Station' in Your Home

     By:Carolyn Capalbo
    Your entryway landing space will allow you to stop clutter before it starts and eliminate frantic searching for your keys/purse/wallet/coat/hat. Having a place to put things also makes keeping things uncluttered that much more easy.

  • Art Nouveau: Decorating Principles for Your Home

     By:Mark Hostetler
    Browns can be found in the parquet and marquet floors that were in vogue at the time. These were mosaics of wood done in geometric (parquet) or natural shapes (marquet). Walls can be painted in the above colors or papered, preferably with stylized floral motifs that were in vogue. Anything with tendrils will probably integrate easily into the look. Popular motifs are peacocks, pansies, wisteria and any kind of trailing vine. Windows can be hung about with curtains featuring Art Nouveau motifs.

  • Trendy Fireplaces That Don't Break the Bank

     By:Nelson Stewart
    A fireplace is usually the focal point of a room, but all too often it is the last area of the house to be updated. Old outdated brick from the 70's with dark mortar joints go a long way to dating your home's decor. Modernizing a fireplace does not have to be a major renovation, and there are plenty of small improvements you can make to bring it up to date.

  • What Can Security Cameras Do For You And Your Family?

     By:Jimmy Woodall
    As the world continues to get more dangerous, the last thing you want is to bring that danger directly into your home. Newspaper stories tell the tale babysitters abusing children when their parents are off at work. Very unfortunate, but the reality is that unless you are vigilant and careful, your family, home and possessions could be hurt by people, read on

  • Go With the Flow When Adding on to Your Home

     By:Christian Jacobsen
    So you need more space, but you really like your neighborhood and would rather not move. Adding on to your existing home may be the way to go. A home addition is a complex undertaking, but with the right amount of planning and assistance, you'll breeze through it in no time. Here are some guidelines to help you start out on the right path.

  • Pendant Lights: Unique Pieces Of Art For Every Home

     By:Matthew Stanton
    Pendant lights unlike lamps and chandeliers serve a different emphasis to your homes. As the name implies, it hangs like a pendant to wherever place it may be situated but it could also be decorative by nature. It is not as bright as chandeliers and lamps would illuminate but it could serve the same purpose.

  • Chandeliers: Versatility In Interior Decor

     By:Matthew Stanton
    Chandeliers accentuate the ambiance of your homes or establishments as it provides light to the room where it is situated. It is in a way some sort of adornments or decoration that adds to the glamor and beauty of your home or establishment.

  • Heating Your Home This Winter.

     By:David Ellis
    Your preparations for winter should be well underway or finished, but if you have not made any improvements to your home or purchased the items that will give you a warm winter, do not delay! If you start now, there's still time to get yourself squared away.