Remodeling Tip: Workout Room Furnishings

Workout Room Furnishings

Bikini season is upon us, what better reason to start talking about converting a room or space into a weight room. A weight room can cost between $1,000 or upwards of $10,000 depending the equipment you choose to add to the room or space.

Finding time to get to the local gym for a workout is hard for many people. And some people prefer to exercise alone versus in a crowded gym. As a result, people are investing in more exercise equipment for the home and are turning a spare bedroom or even the basement or garage into an exercise room. Exercise equipment like treadmills, bicycles, and lifecycle machines Read More

Maintenance Tip: Check Water Lines in the Ice Maker in the Refrigerator

check water lines in the ice maker in the refrigerator

Oftentimes, ice makers in refrigerators can get clogged with mineral deposits in the water lines. Forgetting to clean these can cause the ice maker to work harder. This will make the ice maker more susceptible to wearing out. This problem can also cause the ice unit maker to produce less ice cubes and create a potential for a leak to occur. As a result, potentially damaging not only the ice maker but the refrigerator Read More

7 Awesome 3D Printed Decor Items For Your Coffee Table

Guest blogger, Karen Fernandes

If your coffee table is looking a little empty at the moment I’d like to talk to you about some things you can use to brighten it up. But these items come with a slight twist. They’ve all been manufactured using a 3D printer. And I think you’ll love at least one or two of them. Read More

Maintenance Tip: Remove Mineral Deposits From Shower Heads & Faucets

Remove Mineral Deposits

Hard water that contains minerals like calcium, magnesium carbonate and manganese can cause mineral deposit build up on your plumbing fixtures. The water pressure in your shower heads and faucets can be significantly reduced because of mineral deposits that accumulate over time. This becomes a frustration for everyone in the family. Perhaps more importantly, these mineral deposits can discolor the water and be included in the water that you use for showers, baths, Read More

Ways to Go Green at Home Infographic

Go green at home can start with simple recycling and evolve to using renewal energy systems. Try adding run off water systems to store rain water. Once this system has gathered the water, you can use a water filtration system to use this water for drinking. Add solar panels to your home in order to gain renewal energy from the sun. Simple home maintenance tips to manage areas around the house can also help in go green initiatives. Excess paint in a house can be toxic. But removing this paint requires taking the paint to a safe disposal company that has the means to discard the paint. Here are some tips on what else you can do in your home to be environmentally conscience.

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