As the temperature starts to drop, your first instinct might be to crank up the heat in your home. That's not necessarily a bad idea, as it will keep you warm and comfortable, but it's not the only way to deal with cold drafts and chilly air that come in through your windows in the winter months. You can improve your home's energy efficiency—and save some money on your utility … [Read more...]
Creating a Welcoming Guest Room in Your Home
Tips to Make Your Guests Feel at Home Use all five senses to create a warm and welcoming stay for your house guests. You don't have to roll out the red carpet and pull out all the stops to make your guests feel welcome. In fact, too much effort might have the opposite effect and create an awkward or overly formal mood. Here are a few tips for how to make your guests feel … [Read more...]
Feng Shui in the Bedroom
According to Feng Shui principles; the bedroom's interior design is vital to the individual's Chi (energy) and lousy placement of furniture can lead to feelings of lethargy, stagnation, and even depression. In the book Feng Shui, Arranging Your Home to Change Your Life (published in 2018 by Villard Books), author Charles Langford writes that she believes the way sleeping … [Read more...]
Steps to Take If You Find Yourself a Victim of Burglary
You open the door and quickly realize someone has been inside your home. Items are moved, things missing. What do you do now? You find your home burgled - here are some things to consider that will assist law enforcement and boost the likelihood of finding the thief and recovering your property. Most thieves are looking for something to sell or trade for money or drugs, not … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Divan Bed Bases
Divan beds are a mainstay of many a bedroom across the UK, be they a single divan bed or a king-sized divan bed. Being small in size and not very noticeable, a single divan bed is not the most glamorous of sleeping equipment- if you are looking for an imposing centrepiece to a bedroom, then the chances are that a single divan is not for you. You would be better off with … [Read more...]