Houston Decorator | September 30, 2009
Why would you want a small portable greenhouse? I can only tell you that for me it works really well as we live at about 9000 ft in the Rocky Mountains and the amount of snow that we get in the winter would demolish a small greenhouse. We do, however, have another home in New [...]
Houston Decorator | September 29, 2009
It wasn’t all that long ago that folding-sliding doors for your living room were considered to be a poor investment. Many people found that the construction of the doors led to an increase in outdoor air circulation within the house while the doors were closed, an increase in rain leaks, and left them an open [...]
Houston Decorator | September 28, 2009
Proper procedure to clean, repair or replace your skylight domes. You might have excessive moisture or just want to clean between the domes of your skylight. Or maybe you need to replace the domes. It’s not hard to do, but there is a proper procedure. Follow this guide. 1) Disassemble unit by removing hex head [...]
Houston Decorator | September 27, 2009
Outdoor lighting can be deceptively tricky. Part of the difficulty is that it can seem so easy. How hard is it to light some flowerbeds? Frankly, it may not be hard to light, but it is hard to light well. Since no one wants their outdoors to look like an adolescent tossed up some holiday [...]
Houston Decorator | September 26, 2009
Solar means energy harnessing from the sun for various domestic reasons like cooking, lighting and heating as well. Solar energy has been into existence not only recently but since the 1800s. Solar water heaters come in different shapes and sizes to suit our needs. They are solar collectors. Most of them consist of a flat [...]
Houston Decorator | September 25, 2009
An area rug can be a fabulous addition to the interior design of your home. Area rugs are currently available in a variety of shapes including rectangle, square, oval, round and so on to match your preferences in interior decoration. When you are planning to renovate your home, make sure to utilize round area rugs, [...]
Houston Decorator | September 24, 2009
Every household want to make their simple homes look classy and elegant. There are so many ways to improve the look of one’s home, from the living room to the dining area to the bedroom. There are the decorative mirrors, marble tiles, modern furniture and homemade shelves to choose from. Another great addition to achieve [...]
Houston Decorator | September 23, 2009
Kitchen related installations require extreme care. A single mistake ruins the whole project. Firstly, it is important to select the right material. It should be durable and beautiful. Worktops are once in a lifetime installation. Although the statement is unpractical, but one expects them to last for at least five to six years. Hence, granite [...]
Houston Decorator | September 22, 2009
Sliding patio doors make a wonderful fashion addition a home. They are both trendy, eye catching, and increase the value of a home. These doors will come with insulation but over time the insulation will become worn leading to outdoor air blowing through the edges of the door. The best way to check for air [...]
Houston Decorator | September 21, 2009
Many people are concerned about the state of the earth and how they can help the “green” efforts. There are many things a single person can do to contribute, but to start one does not have to go too far. Any person from teachers to master electricians can provide insight regarding the green effort. This [...]