Long Distance Moving Success

Long Distance Moving Success

Find an Agent

The first step in your long distance moving process is to find a real estate agent. No matter if you are renting or buying, this professional will help you to find the right home for your needs, no matter where you want to live or what your family make up is like. It is essential that you spend some time locating an agent who can help you to find the right home and offers every opportunity for you to “see” it through virtual means, such as through video and photos.

Find the Right Mover

Next, you’ll need a professional mover. These professionals will work with you to get the process right. They can help with all stages of the process. This includes packing up your home (if you would like them to do so) and transporting it across the country or other area to get to your new location. They can then unload it and help to set up your home for you. This is the perfect opportunity for you to get the process under control quickly. You can get into your new location with ease and not have to worry about

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Select The Basic Components Of Any Window Treatment

Select The Basic Components Of Any Window Treatment

The fabric or material to be used as coverings is selected on the basis of various parameters. The first and the most important issue is the style of the drapes. There are various ways of styling the drapes. A few popular methods are the standard tri-fold, goblet tri-fold, eyelet top, rod pocket, tab top, clip top and tie top. The color of the material used is a prime factor and so is the texture of the material used for coverings. Patterns and designs also play a major part in the end-result of the endeavor. To elaborate this fact let’s consider the example of a traditional style of decor where the pleated approach is followed to touch-up a particular room. Here, using silk or brocade for the coverings would be a very good option but using net or other such light materials instead of the heavier ones would mar the total appearance of the room.

The other fundamental component of this decor process, the drapery hardware is also vital to any styling endeavor and must be selected with care. It comprises of various components like the poles, rings, brackets, finials, hold-backs, rosettes, etc. Different styling methods use different

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Make Pictures Pop

Make Pictures Pop

Now that you have picked out your photos, let’s put them on the table. You need to decide which one is your number one favorite and so forth till you have assigned a number value to each one. After you have decided your favorite order, you will want to look at them and decided what is the dominate color in all the photos.

Here is an example for you. Let’s say you have five pictures of a lake. The most common colors could be blue, green or brown. For our example, we will say that brown is the dominate color. This will be the color of our matt. Now that we know the dominate color, we can go to the framing store and start our work.

There are two ways of matting your photos. You can purchase pre-cut mats. These can be single or double mats. The second way is to cut your own mats. The pre-cut mats are the easiest for the beginner. Let’s use the pre-cut mats this time. Use a matt size that is larger than your picture size. On the packaging of the mat it will state the size of the opening.

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Lighting for Beautiful Canvas Prints

Lighting for Beautiful Canvas Prints

  • Natural Light: Natural light often gives a soft illumination to art. If you have large windows or plenty of light in your living or work spaces, the details of your art prints will likely show up beautifully in natural daylight. The natural landscapes, family portraits on canvas, flora, pets on canvas – all are very good candidates to go on the walls where the natural light is in abundance.
  • Recessed Lighting and Ceiling Lights: Many homes have recessed lighting, as well as adjustable dimmers, which work well for lighting artwork. Recessed lights shine down from above to focus attention on wall canvas. These types of spotlights are often placed near fireplaces or above large, blank central walls. Cityscapes, Black & White art work, night shots on canvas – all can be very well showcased here
  • Lightweight Table and Floor Lamps: Modern table or floor lamps provide another cost effective option to illuminate your canvas prints. Move a floor lamp close to the photo print to bring attention to the beautiful colors and creative themes. Or, choose minimalist table lamps with a soft flow to complement photo prints. Family portraits in black & white or in not so sharp colors
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Find a Quality Fence Builder

Find a Quality Fence Builder

Do they have licenses and insurance?

Although hiring a regular handyman to build your fence might be cheaper in the beginning, you should know that doing so comes with several risks – especially if your handyman of choice doesn’t have any proper insurance or license. So, if someone gets hurt during your fence’s construction, you might be held responsible and might have to pay for it with your homeowner’s insurance, as well.

As such, you need to keep in mind that reputable builders always have the right local business licenses and enough insurance, in general. They don’t have to get building permits, either, so you shouldn’t have any trouble in that department if you choose a good contractor to begin with.

Are there any additional charges?

There are some cases, wherein a fence company will give a customer an estimate instead of a quote and this usually results in them springing their customer with extra charges later on. If you make a commitment to a project early on, you might have trouble contesting these extra charges as time goes by, so make sure you get a price quote in writing before signing an agreement

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Wool Bedding

Wool Bedding

Wool has the natural feature and tendency to absorb and release moisture and keeping your required body temperature. Sleeping tight in the night may be a tough task for a lot of people as we tend to release 2oz of water vapor every hour which can make you restless. Such disturbed and restless sleep can reduce your energy levels and decrease your immune system to a greater extent.

People often face difficulty in choosing the right bedding for themselves. Some of them like to be extra warm during nights and some of them wants to have a cool environment. In such cases wool bedding does wonders as it has a natural quality of creating a microclimate which regulates the body temperature and helps in sound and peaceful sleep.

The linen market in these days is full of quality and stylish product. Wool bedding is one of the highest selling products these days. You can team up your wool duvets with cotton duvet covers for a greater comfort and style statement.

Another option available in the market is wool pillows. Such pillows are zipped with pure cotton covering keeping then really soft and skin friendly. Such

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Window Covering for Bedroom

Window Covering for Bedroom

Make a Statement

No matter the room, window treatments can make a bold first impression. You obviously want to choose window coverings for your bedroom that match your decorative style. So, for example, if you prefer a contemporary style that features clean, straight lines, consider custom blinds or solid-panel curtains. Another accent feature for your window that matches well to a variety of styles is a cornice. Cornices are essentially upholstered valances that make a great window accent while also covering rods and rings from which curtains hang.

Think Comfort

Typically, bedrooms are not the most formal rooms in your home, and there are good reasons for that. Your bedroom should be a calm and relaxing place, so your window treatments should reflect a sense of comfort or coziness. Roman shades are a great choice because they are available in a variety of colours and patterns. They can provide the textural features of woven fibres while also providing excellent noise and light control. Wood blinds or plantation shades also offer exceptional light control, or consider brightly coloured, lined curtains for a bit of pop.

Singles or Pairs

Sometimes simplicity is best and you

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Closet Design Hacks For Small Spaces

Closet Design Hacks For Small Spaces

  • Pare down your wardrobe. This isn’t ideal, but chances are, you really do have some clothes in your wardrobe that you are not using. If you haven’t worn an item in a year, chances are you never will. Be honest with yourself about what does and doesn’t fit, and alternate storage areas for items you keep solely for sentimental reasons.
  • Add in additional hanging areas. If you are able to work another rod into your closet design, that’s great, but consider adding a rolling clothes rack into your space. If you carefully select the items you keep on the rack, you can give your bedroom a “showroom” vibe while also using it as a great place to dry your clothes. A lot of these portable racks can be DIY projects. A quick online search will yield tons of simple tutorials.
  • Loft your bed. Creating a second mini closet is a great way to create space for your growing wardrobe and maximize wasted space in your bedroom. Even if your ceilings are a normal height, lofting your bed is a great and totally accessible way to use vertical space. To keep your clothes hidden, you can hang
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Kitchen Curtains Designs

Kitchen Curtains Designs

Let’s discuss a few kitchen curtain designs that are easy to replicate without spending a lot of money or time.

  1. Banded Curtains

Sew a strip of contrasting color to the edges of the kitchen curtain to add a little color and contrast to the room.

  1. Table Cloth Curtains

Turn your tablecloth into draperies for an easy DIY project that is not only cheap but also easy to make.

  1. Custom Curtains

Add a frill or lace to the bottom of the plain kitchen curtain to give it a nice touch. For a more formal look, try a tassel trim, for a funkier look, add a ball fringe.

  1. Ombre Curtains

Ombre can never go out of style. Try an ombre curtain design for your kitchen drapes to have a chic and lively effect.

  1. Embroidered Curtains

Embroidered kitchen curtains give the entire space a more homely feeling. You can choose any design you want, and your curtains are bound to look elegant.

  1. Block Print Curtains

Block prints are a fun design for a curtain. They not only look good but also create an airy

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Project Ideas for Woodworkers

Project Ideas for Woodworkers

  • Ottomans: A storage ottoman can be as simple as a cube shaped box with a lid. They can be upholstered in fabric or leather, and fit seamlessly into the style of any room. Consider using storage ottomans in the living room to store video game or television remotes, board games or other living room essentials.
  • Benches: A bench with built in storage can be a useful project for any room in the home. Storage benches make great toy boxes or bedroom storage for extra linens, blankets or out of season clothes. Outdoor benches also make great additions to porches or patios, and can be used to store hoses, pool toys, gardening equipment and more.
  • Bedside Tables: Cabinets or shelves built underneath bedside tables create convenient storage for books, medications and other bedside essentials. Shelving can even be added into existing bedside tables for a simpler project. Stain bedside tables to match other furniture in the room, or to blend in with a wall color. Another idea is to use interesting paint colors or techniques on bedside tables to add a splash of color to the bedroom.
  • Beds: A custom made bed presents several options for added storage. A headboard
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