Built In Accents Add Beauty To Your Wood Floors

A beautiful expanse of wood flooring from a company like Flooring Gallery gives a room a rich glow, but it can seem rather plain on its own. Creatively using inlays, medallions and other accent pieces adds a finishing touch to your wood floors so you won't be tempted to cover it with a rug. Medallions Wood medallions made to match your existing flooring provide a central focal point. Use them in a large foyer, the kitchen, or as a central focus in a living room seating area.   Read More...

How To Shape A Boxwood Shrub

If you've just moved into a new home, you may find yourself with boxwood shrubs to deal with. English boxwood is one of the most commonly used shrubs in gardens using a more formal layout, but it can add a sense of structure to casual landscapes as well. Boxwood can work well in several planting zones (including zones 5-8) and can reach 15 feet in width and 20 feet in height.   Read More...

Leave The Bed Bugs At Home On Your Vacation

Bed bugs are a growing concern across the country, and many homes are infested with these pesky creatures. If your home is among the infested, it is important to attempt to contain the bed bugs and prevent transferring them to other places. This can be a difficult task if you are planning a trip or vacation. Whether you are staying over at a relative's house or vacationing in a hotel, there are a few steps you can take to avoid transporting a bed bug infestation.   Read More...

6 Tips To Improve Garage Door Safety

While garage doors are present on millions of homes across the United States, every year there are accidents that lead to serious injury and even death. However, there is much you can do to make sure your garage door is safer for both you and your loved ones. Here are 6 safety tips to keep in mind when it comes to your garage door. Test Your Sensors Any garage door you purchase should now come with sensors that can detect if someone is moving under the door, leading the garage door to retract to avoid injury.   Read More...

How To Clean Or Replace Your Freezer's Drain Line

Almost all modern freezers have either an auto-defrost system, an automatic ice maker, or both. If that is the case in your freezer, then you will also have a drain line that travels from the freezer to a sink or drain somewhere in the house. When this line becomes clogged, you will find that water is either pooling up beneath the freezer, or ice is starting to build up inside the freezer.   Read More...