Making My House A Home

  • 4 Reasons To Hire A Full-Service Interior Designer

    14 September 2016

    Are you renovating your house and have no clue how to go about decorating it? The solution to your problem might be to hire an interior design professional to assist with the task. Make sure that he or she offers full services, as some of the designers are only able to assist with specific things. Take a look at this article to learn about some of the things that a full-service interior designer can help with.

  • Bought A New House? Why You Should Hire An Interior Designer

    12 September 2016

    Buying a new house is arguably one of the most exciting events in a person's life.  You probably have a number of ideas concerning how you want to decorate the house and make it into the home of your dreams.  Although you may not have thought about it, there is someone who can help turn your dream into a reality:  an interior designer.  Learning more about the benefits of working with an interior decorator can help you see why they are the perfect professional to help liven up your new place.

  • 2 Tips For Maintaining The Satin Finish On Your Stainless Steel Sink

    9 September 2016

    Stainless steel sinks not only showcase a modern design but they also have the ability to hold up to years of wear and tear. In order to do this, many stainless steel sinks are outfitted with a satin finish. This finish takes an extensive period of time to apply and leaves your sink looking smooth and polished. The satin finish also makes your sink fairly easy to clean. A stainless steel sink can maintain its lustrous glow for years if it is properly maintained.

  • How To Clean And Refresh Your Window Draperies

    29 August 2016

    Hanging in your home's windows, draperies attract dust, pet dander and fur, along with other types of debris, which can make them look dingy, dirty and worn-out. If your window treatments have that not-so-fresh appearance, giving them good cleaning, or even a fast pick-me-up, can make a room look brighter and fresher immediately. Most types of draperies need to be taken down and washed at least twice a year, such as during spring and fall cleanings, but there are things you can do to refresh them all throughout the year.

  • What Causes Black Spots On Hardwood Flooring?

    24 May 2016

    Big, black stains from pet urine is a common problem people encounter when they remove carpet and expose the flooring underneath. Knowing what causes this problem and what you can do about it can help you maintain your hardwood floors and can also help you take care of your home. Why does pet urine stain hardwood flooring black? When an animal, like a cat or a dog, pees on hardwood floor, a chemical reaction takes place between the ammonia in the urine and the tannins in the wood.