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Making Your Home More Interesting

After I started redecorating my home, I realized that I needed to do something to make the space more interesting and fun. I had always focused on adding details that would blend in with the natural elements of the home, but I realized that they were making my place look boring and dated. To resolve the problem, I started shopping around for unique home decor items and thinking about renovating entire rooms of my house. After making these changes, the results were fantastic. My place took on a whole new life, and it was awesome to see. This blog is for anyone out there who struggles with a boring, dated home.

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An Easy Guide to Understanding Easements: What They Are and How to Keep Yourself Informed during a Real Estate Transaction

28 January 2016
 Categories: Home & Garden, Articles

Buying property is fairly straightforward for most private individuals, but one area of property law that can cause real headaches for would-be landowners is the law of easements. If you are a soon-to-be landowner, then it will benefit you to understand the basics of property law concerning easements. Below is an introduction to easements and how you can protect yourself when purchasing property: What is an easement? Simply put, an easement is a right to use the property of another person or entity. Read More …

Five Mistakes That Could Lead To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

26 January 2016
 Categories: Home & Garden, Articles

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can bind to your cells, displacing oxygen and causing a range of symptoms from nausea to confusion. Some people even pass out and die from carbon monoxide poisoning before they even notice the symptoms. This poisonous gas is generated whenever wood, gas, oil, or any other fuel is burned. Ideally, it is vented out of the house so you're not exposed to it. However, some common mistakes can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Read More …

What Are Your Water-Softening Options If You Have High Blood Pressure?

11 January 2016
 Categories: Home & Garden, Articles

If your physician has recently cautioned you to reduce your sodium intake -- or even prescribed medications to help manage your high blood pressure -- your water softening system may be the last thing on your mind. However, salt-based water softeners can add trace amounts of salt to the water you use to eat, bathe, and cook, and for those on a sodium-restricted diet this added salt could make it more difficult to lower blood pressure. Read More …

Spiders To Be On The Lookout For

30 December 2015
 Categories: Home & Garden, Articles

Winter is a great time to declutter your home and get rid of some of the items that you have not used in years. As you go into your attic, basement, or other storage areas, you may not be the only one there. There are several species of spiders that like to dwell in these dark locations. While some spiders can be beneficial by feeding on other insects, others can be dangerous with a venomous bite. Read More …