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Home Week in Review: August 20 – 26

More Dining Room Ideas Last week, in Start Decorating the Dining Room, we talked about getting design plans together for fall decorating and beyond. With the holidays approaching, now is a good time to start planning and even picking up a few things here and there to change the look and feel of your dining room. This week, there were some ideas including layering rich color, flooring options, and new dinnerware. Easy Ways with Artwork Artwork can make a dramatic difference in any space, giving it more sparkle, color, and texture, and making the room feel more finished. Give pop … Continue reading →

Air Conditioner Only $165 Shipped – Ends Tomorrow

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Yesterday, it was 129 degrees in Las Vegas. Yeah, I know that the official temperature was “only” 113, but that was at the airport. My brother lives in Vegas, and all the hotels on the strip had a consistent 129. Meanwhile, I’m sitting here in the Northwest complaining because it hit 85 yesterday. The 60s are the best, the 70s are tolerable. When I was in college, I remember having a professor who kept the room cold because he said the brain functioned most optimally at 63 degrees. I can’t find any scientific evidence, but I know my own brain … Continue reading →

More Ways to Keep Your Home Cool

There are many ways to help keep your home cool during warmer months. Some are simple yet effective, while others require more effort and expense. However, even those that require a bit of an investment of both time and money are worth it. For example, if you add awnings to your home, you’ll keep out direct sunlight and keep the temperature down inside your home (not to mention preventing your paint, carpet, furniture, and accessories from fading). This will save you money in the long term. Another addition to your home that will help keep things cool and keep energy … Continue reading →

Help Keep Your Home Cool in Warmer Months

With fuel prices escalating, which in turn increases the cost of power, you may not be in a hurry to turn on your air conditioner. Still, your home is the one place that you and your family should feel the most comfortable, so you will need to find alternatives to keep your home cool as the temperatures rise. Here are a few tips: Try to avoid using the oven on hot days. Consider purchasing a toaster oven, which will quickly cook many items that are normally prepared in the oven, without heating up the whole kitchen. Other alternatives are to … Continue reading →