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2016

If You Install A Whole-House Humidifier, Do You Still Need A Room Humidifier?
If you live in a very dry area and need to have a higher humidity level in your home, a whole-house humidifier is a fantastic choice. But once you have that installed, don't get rid of your portable humidifier just yet. While you might not need to use the portable humidifier very often now, it's good to keep it around to handle specific circumstances. With the portable still present, you can still keep much of your home comfortable even if the whole-house unit is out of commission.

Using LED Rope Lights To Add Interest To The Rooms Of Your Home
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to add flair to your interior space, you may want to consider LED rope lights. Changing the lighting in a room can alter the ambiance and increase visual appeal. Here are a few ways that LED rope lights can be used to add interest to the rooms within your home: Bedrooms For an ethereal glow, rope lights can be attached to the back of the headboard or around the base of the bed, offering back lighting that could double as a nightlight.

Controlling Weeds On Your Lawn: 4 Ideas
Weeds can make an otherwise beautiful lawn look unkempt. That's why it's smart to have a few ideas to handle them as you see them crop up in your yard. The measures below will give you much needed assistance so you can keep those weeds under control. Pour Boiling Water A very simple method you can make use of when trying to stop weeds from growing is to pour some boiling water on them.

Craft Projects That Teach Your Kindergartener About Nature
Kindergarteners are often curious and ready to learn, but in most cases, you can't simply teach a young child about nature by reading from a book. Young children want to be able to explore, and typically enjoy more hands-on activities. So, to teach your kindergartner about nature, you need to keep projects fun and entertaining. Check out these fun, nature-based craft projects for kindergarten-age children. Paint a Birdhouse It isn't difficult to find wooden bird houses for sale (from companies like Alive With Items), and you can use one to teach your little one about nature.

Creative Ideas For Container Gardening
Perhaps you love greenery but don't want to spend a lot of time gardening. Maybe you simply want to adorn your patio or deck with plant life. Whatever the reason, you've decided to add a container garden to your landscaping. Get creative for beautiful container gardening that adds value to your outdoor living. Layered Foliage Window Box Less isn't more when it comes to container gardens – you want to pack the plants in.

Ideas For Creating A Western-Style Landscape
Choosing a theme is an excellent method for developing a creative and attractive landscape theme. One theme that can go well with brick or stucco homes, or even simple wood-sided farm-style houses, is a western theme. As an added benefit, a western theme is easy to modify to a low-water garden, which makes it especially suitable for drought-prone areas. The following guide will help you plan the landscape changes. Paths

The Advantages Of Concrete Countertops
Concrete countertops are an alternative type of kitchen and bathroom countertop that are quickly becoming more popular. Thanks to concrete's unique material qualities, they possess a number of distinctive benefits over other, more traditional types of countertop materials. Understanding the advantages that concrete countertops have to offer your home can help you decide whether or not they are the right fit for your needs. Durability Concrete and durability are virtually synonymous.

2 Ways To Make Your Home Safer For Toddlers
Toddlers are known for their curiosity, but they are also known for their clumsiness. You may have baby-proofed your home by placing plugs in all your outlets, locking up medicines and cleaners, and putting gates along all open doorways, but there are plenty of ways toddlers can get themselves into mischief in your home. Here are 2 ways to make your home safer for little kids to wander around without fear of them getting hurt or finding themselves in trouble.

Tips For Fall And Winter Lawn Care
It may be surprising to learn that the secret to a green and healthy lawn often lays in the dormant season. Prepping your lawn for the following growing season in fall and winter results in lusher grass with a stronger root system. The following tips will help you get your lawn on the right track.  Tip #1: Rake to prevent diseases Dead leaves, pine needles, and twigs are a major enemy to your lawn.

Tips For Troubleshooting A Gate Opener
Gate openers are wonderful tools that can make your life a whole lot easier. Unfortunately, however, they do sometimes run into problems, sometimes after many years of use. If you suddenly start experiencing issues with your gate opener, it may be time to make the switch to a newer, better model. The newer models have far fewer problems, if they have any, than the older ones, so switching can sometimes be very beneficial.

Three Tips For A Clean Mirror
If you have ever tried to clean the mirrors in your home only to end up with streaks or spots, you're not alone. Mirrors seem tricky to clean, but they're really not -- you just need to remember some tips to help you get the mirror to gleam. These are easy to put into practice and don't extend the time it takes to clean the mirror. Here are three tips for cleaning that glass without a fuss.

The Best Reasons To Choose Metal Roofing Materials For Your Home
If it is time for you to replace the roof on your home, you may be wondering which materials are most durable, most affordable and the easiest to maintain. While traditional shingles are popular, they do not last as long as metal roofing materials nor do they offer the lowest level of maintenance. Metal roofing materials also come in  many styles. Check out the reasons you should consider metal roofing for your home.

Addressing Some Common Questions Concerning Painted Awnings
Aluminum awnings are a popular choice with homeowners due to their durability and versatility. However, years of being exposed to the elements can take a toll on any paint that you use on the awnings. As a result, you should expect to need to repaint them every few years to keep them looking their best. If you have never had to paint an awning before, you may not understand this process, but learning the following couple of answers to questions should provide you with a much more thorough understanding about this process.