Family rooms tend to be open, casual spaces. However, that doesn't mean you should downgrade your flooring materials. Rich, hardwood flooring is a luxurious option that's appropriate even for the casual family room. Even though such rooms tend to be high traffic areas, solid hardwood is an ideal material because scratches can be sanded out and refinished over and over. Design an attractive family room with a wood floor foundation.
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Using Recycled Fabric Creatively At Home
If you enjoy sewing or you just have a lot of extra fabric lying around, you can use it to create some completely unique home decor items. Fabric is versatile and even if you don't have much experience making crafts, there are several easy projects you can try so the fabric doesn't get thrown away. Here are a few fun ideas for you to try so that you can make a completely unique, one of a kind home decor item.
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How Can You Keep An Unseasonably Warm Winter From Wreaking Havoc On Your Lawn?
If you live in a part of the country that normally experiences a white Christmas, you may be enjoying an unseasonably warm stretch of weather this year. While these balmy temperatures can be great for outdoor gatherings or frost-free holiday shopping at an outlet mall, they can sometimes signal your lawn to begin growing -- which can cause springtime damage if freezing temperatures later hit. What should you do to ensure your lawn is guarded against potentially fluctuating temperatures?
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Deciding To Replace Your Furnace
You may take one of the most important appliances in your home for granted. That situation will change when you wake up one December morning freezing because the furnace has died. The demise of your furnace will probably not be without warning. This appliance will provide clues that you need to replace it.
Age
The most obvious sign that your furnace needs to be replaced is its age. Furnaces are expected to effectively function for 15 - 20 years.
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