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Top 5 Outdoor Decor Items to Bring Your Patio to Life
If you are like most others, as soon as spring arrives, you are pulling out the patio furniture to enjoy every bit of the outdoors that you can. With all that time spent and memories made in your outdoor living space, doesn’t it deserve to be as decorated and comfortable as the inside of your home? Here at Soothing Patios, we have everything you need to create the perfect environment to enjoy alone or for entertaining.
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Instantly update and add sophistication to the kitchen
The homeowners wanted to reface the cabinets so the budget would allow for some built-in specialty cabinetry, design upgrades and granite countertops. They needed to accommodate a big room with lots of natural light—going darker would enhance the room visually and warm it up.
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The grandeur of Maria Theresa chandeliers
Maria Theresa chandeliers, named after an Austrian empress of the 18th century are everything a chandelier should aspire to be: spectacular, stylish and magnificent. Representing the splendor of a bygone era, these chandeliers sparkle in traditional settings but also go very well with a contemporary theme.
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Whether you’re replacing an old faucet in an existing kitchen or selecting a faucet as part of a larger remodeling plan, there are a few questions to ask before the water starts to flow. Make notes on your answers to these questions and take them to your local Lowe’s to help you make your final faucet choice.
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Recessed Lighting Terms and Definitions
Term: “IC” Rated Housings Definition: “IC” is short for Insulation Contact. This means that any housing with the “IC” rating can make direct contact with ceiling insulation. Generally these housings can handle up to 100 watts of light output. Term: NON “IC” Housings Definition: This means that these housings can NOT make direct contact with insulation. Some codes allow you to use and space the insulation 3" away and some codes do not allow you to use NON “IC” Housings at …
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Power to the Baby Boomers!
Many boomers are choosing to remain in their current homes as they age. Aging in Place means the ability to live in your own home comfortably and safely for as long as possible. As people remodel their homes, they’re including Universal Design products—a design concept that meets the needs of people with varied abilities. It considers people with age-related problems, people who are tall or short, as well as those with various physical or mental impairments. It also acknowledges that abilities change over time.
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Brighten up for Spring with Lighting
It’s spring fix-up time! The weather is getting warmer and motivated homeowners start tackling their spring to-do lists. Projects range from painting the house exterior to smaller, less daunting tasks such as cleaning, simple repairs or updates. If you’re leaning toward the simpler, less expensive route, why not update your lighting? Replacing dated lighting adds pizazz to a space without breaking the bank!
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Taking control of your home security
Full interactive security systems have arrived You arrive at the airport for your weeklong vacation and your heart drops as you realize in a panic that you forgot to activate your alarm system. Wouldn’t it be ideal if you could arm it from a distance somehow? Maybe someday in the future you sigh.
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