Houston Decorator | January 12, 2010
As water quality becomes more and more of an issue every day, the advantages of under counter water filters become clearer. Numerous studies indicate that tap water is generally inferior to filtered, and some of the main pollutants are the very things humans are introducing into the water supply. Years ago the most common type [...]
Houston Decorator | January 11, 2010
The best counter top water filter you can buy today is one that uses the latest in water technology, called an activated carbon filter. Gone are the days of reverse osmosis and distillation which remove the minerals and deposits that naturally occur in water and are good for human health. Instead, the newest filtration systems, [...]
Houston Decorator | January 10, 2010
An electric fireplace heater is an easy and cost effective way to add welcome additional heat and a touch of elegance to any room. What you won’t be getting is the smoke, potentially deadly CO2 fumes, and the mess associated with a conventional fireplace. Prices for an electric fireplace start at $299 and can skyrocket [...]
Houston Decorator | January 9, 2010
In the 1970′s and 80′s Solar Energy first emerged as a potentially viable and cost-effective alternative to traditional heating sources such as fuel oil, natural gas, coal, wood, and electric. Unfortunately, these first generation solar collectors were expensive, inefficient, and delivered long payback periods and lower returns on the initial investment than expected. In the [...]
Houston Decorator | January 9, 2010
Many people don’t realize that you don’t have to spend a lot of money decorating your home. It’s possible to have a nicely decorated home that you only spend a few hundred dollars on, when it looks like you spent thousands. Following are some tips for finding décor items for your home while staying within [...]
Houston Decorator | January 8, 2010
Air conditioning: On a hot day, some people feel like they would not survive without it. It does not only refer to controlling the temperature of an indoor area (cooling), though. It also refers to controlling the humidity and sometimes even the purity of the air in an interior. When you are cruising down the [...]
Houston Decorator | January 7, 2010
Marble tiles are one of the best flooring materials that anyone can use to make their homes appealing and elegant. Marble tiles are elastic and beautiful, reasons why a lot of people prefer it as their flooring materials in their homes. Marble tiles comes with different colors, with different designs and textures, so you have [...]
Houston Decorator | January 6, 2010
You have a chance to choose your wood flooring, and you don’t want to waste it with something ordinary. So why not give bamboo flooring a look? Bamboo flooring is a grass, not a wood, flooring. The speed with which bamboo grows means harvested bamboo is replaced far more quickly than harvested trees, that the [...]
Houston Decorator | January 5, 2010
There are many ways in which you can install hardwood flooring, and the method you choose will depend on the type of flooring you are installing. Solid hardwood typically comes in the form of parquet flooring, strips, or planks. Laminate wood flooring on the other hand typically requires other methods for installation. Regardless of whether [...]
Houston Decorator | January 4, 2010
Believe it or not, your local electric company actually wants you to save money. They are introducing new ways to lower electric bills with consumer incentives and smart technologies. You can be rewarded for your conservation efforts in tangible ways on your way to living green and protecting the planet, while increasing the money in [...]