2016

  • How To Clean Wood Blinds


    Wood blinds can give any room in your house a warm, rustic look. They can also appear elegant when combined with the right décor elements, such as a sleek white or cream-colored couch or a luxurious, fluffy rug. Although the cleaning process you'll use to clean wood blinds is similar to basic white vinyl blinds, there are a few specific things to keep in mind. Here are a few tips for cleaning and maintaining wood blinds:
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  • Sick Of Granite? Other Countertops To Consider


    Granite countertops have dominated the work surfaces of new kitchens for years. In fact, 75 percent of countertops installed in new kitchens in 2012 were granite. If you're getting sick of this seemingly default choice in new countertops, there are plenty of other options available to you. Marble. Marble is simply stunning and often costs less than granite. However, your beautiful marble countertops will require a lot of tender loving care.
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  • Two Signs That It's Time To Clean Your Chimney


    If you have a chimney that you use during the cold seasons, it's easy to let years go by without doing much more than throwing logs into it and lighting a fire.  However, just because your chimney appears to be working fine, it's important that you don't let this lull you into a false sense of security.  Dirty chimneys are dangerous because the buildup can cause a fire to start that could potentially damage your entire home.
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