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Two Great Flex Room Concepts For Your Home Design

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If you’re working with an architect to custom design a new home or remodel your existing one, you’re probably facing a wealth of seemingly endless choices. While it’s nice to have a variety of rooms each with a different function, this isn’t always spatially or financially feasible. Here’s a look at how two flex room concepts could help simplify the design process for you. Flex Room Basics A flex room is any room that can serve multiple purposes.…

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Duct-Free: Ductless Heating Offer A Cheaper Alternative

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Heating costs skyrocket during the cold weather months, especially in the northern parts of the country where temperatures can dip below zero. Heating via ductwork has been the stock approach for ages, but it can lead to gross inefficiency. According to the Department of Energy, heat loss through ductwork can drive up cost by as much as 30%. Heating with an electric furnace or baseboard heaters can cost you even more.…

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Interior Design To Declutter And Organize A Small, Stylish Apartment Space

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In a small apartment, it is difficult to find a place for all of your clothing, shoes, kitchenware and cleaning supplies, let alone personal possessions and memorabilia. Many home goods stores sell unappealing plastic and polyester units to store shoes and clothing under beds and closets. If you are tired of cramming your belongings into hidden places, make storage part of your interior design. Baskets Whether made from light or dark wood, baskets are beautiful and add to the comforting feel of any home.…

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Creep Out Your Front Door With These Two Simple Decorating Ideas

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October is nearing, which means it is time to think about decorating your front door for Halloween. You can turn you front door into a mummy or build a wreath of skeleton bones to hang on your front door. These instructions give you the steps to create both Halloween looks for your front door. The Mummy Door Decorating your entire front door is a good way to get a lot of scare for a little effort.…

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4 Tips To Fight Puppy Pee Stains In Your Carpet

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There’s no doubt you love your new puppy. The only problem? He keeps peeing on your carpet. While investing time in potty training your puppy, you’ll also want to start the clean-up process on your affected carpets. Follow these simple tips to remove fresh and set-in puppy pee and get your carpet spic-and-span. Try to Get the Spots While They’re Still Wet This is actually a good thing. If your puppy pee is still a bit wet, start by blotting up the excess with a dry towel or bunched paper towels.…

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Easy Ways To Make Your Movers Happy

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Movers provide an invaluable service for people who are making big changes in their lives. As a customer, you know that getting the best service often means going the extra mile for those providing you said service. If you want to make a good impression on your movers (and, thereby, have them take extra good care of your stuff), try one of these five tips for making movers happy. 1. Be Organized and Ready to Go…

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How To Estimate The Right Size For An Air Conditioning Unit

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Window air conditioning units are priced based on the amount of cooling they provide. Buying the right size will give you the cooling capacity you need without overpaying. Follow the directions here to find the best match. Why Size Matters If your air conditioning unit is too small, it will run constantly and still not cool the room properly. But one that is too large isn’t the right answer either. An air conditioner that is too large will run intermittently and draw more electricity from the constant on/off cycle.…

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