How to Display Your Art Collection at Home

Programmable thermostats let you set the temperature in your home and have the thermostat change it based on the time of day. What makes them ‘smart’ is that they can learn from your behaviors, let you control the climate remotely, show you energy consumption in real-time and even adjust themselves based on conditions like humidity….

If you’ve recently moved into a new home, you might decide to change out the carpets in the house either to expose the wood flooring underneath or to add in a newer rug or carpet design. The challenge is, once you start ripping out the carpet, you’ll notice glue marks that are stuck due to…

Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out traditional incandescent light bulbs with eco-friendly CFL models. Short of installing double paned windows or making other costly home improvements, what more can you do to make your home “greener” without emptying your wallet? Change filters often. Change air conditioning filters…

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Looking to update your basement? Here are a few ideas… Home Theater Basements are the perfect place to design the home theater of your dreams. Fitness Area A fitness area in your basement is rather simple, with the most important features being mirrored walls and a durable floor. Relaxing Spa A place to unwind at…

These easy techniques will keep your home current, while displaying vintage artifacts. Be Bold Layering modern patterns and colors is a great way to make a room feel more contemporary. Mix and Match Juxtaposing old and new makes for an original look not tied to any specific time period. Create Collections An assortment of items…