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Fall Cleaning
Energy-saving fall ideas
Fall is the time to get your house sealed up and ready for the cold, said Kruchko. He suggests caulking around windows and doors. This will keep the chilly air and bugs out, and keep the heat in.
Although caulking is something newer homes might not require, according to Kruchko, all homeowners should also be checking weather-stripping and door sweeps.
Other energy saving maintenance ideas for the fall include:
Fall is the time to get your house sealed up and ready for the cold, said Kruchko. He suggests caulking around windows and doors. This will keep the chilly air and bugs out, and keep the heat in.
Although caulking is something newer homes might not require, according to Kruchko, all homeowners should also be checking weather-stripping and door sweeps.
Other energy saving maintenance ideas for the fall include:
- Installing ceiling fans, which Kruchko said might sound like a strange autumn task. However, he said with the fan blades tipped to push warm air down, homeowners can help save on heating bills and make themselves more comfortable.
- Using a hot water heater blanket.
- Insulating and wrapping pipes.
- Checking the attic insulation and adding more if necessary.
- Replacing windows, which, if you can afford it now, can really help save with energy costs, Kruchko said.
- Have an energy audit done, which will tell you where heat is escaping your home and costing you money.
TIPS: The perfect area rug
You don't want too small of a rug for the space it serves. In large living rooms, for example, you can use two rugs to create two separate living areas.
TIPS: Less is more sometimes
"Less is more in transitional spaces or entrances that open to other rooms or a stairway,"
Summer Decorating tips for your home
Replace your ten-ton
coffee table with two ceramic Chinese garden seats. Or a big ottoman
with room for everything and your feet, too
Summer Decorating tips for your home
Out of season, stack your leftover wood — artfully — in your fireplace.
Products to Use During Spring Cleaning
Products to Use During Spring Cleaning
The cleaning aisles of our stores are stocked full of supplies to help you clean. But sometimes the variety can be overwhelming. Although you may be tempted to clean out the local store of all of their cleaning supplies, the real champions of spring cleaning are more basic supplies like a good all purpose cleaner and microfiber cloths.
The cleaning aisles of our stores are stocked full of supplies to help you clean. But sometimes the variety can be overwhelming. Although you may be tempted to clean out the local store of all of their cleaning supplies, the real champions of spring cleaning are more basic supplies like a good all purpose cleaner and microfiber cloths.
Extra Spring Cleaning Chores
Extra Spring Cleaning Chores
There are some special chores that need to be done seasonally. We ignore them for most of the fall and winter, but now it is time to bite the bullet and get these things clean. Even though these chores only need to be done once or twice a year, they will help your home run look better and run smoothly. Outdoor chores like cleaning grills, patios, and windows can be a little intimidating, but there are some simple tricks to keep the jobs manageable.
There are some special chores that need to be done seasonally. We ignore them for most of the fall and winter, but now it is time to bite the bullet and get these things clean. Even though these chores only need to be done once or twice a year, they will help your home run look better and run smoothly. Outdoor chores like cleaning grills, patios, and windows can be a little intimidating, but there are some simple tricks to keep the jobs manageable.
Getting the Family Involved in Spring Cleaning
Getting the Family Involved in Spring Cleaning
If you need a little help in your cleaning endeavors, try to get your family involved. Even the most unwilling helper can make a big difference in the work load. I know what you are thinking. It might actually seem easier to just do everything by yourself rather than try to get your family to help. Don't worry, we've got advice to deal with even those most reluctant helpers. This is actually a great time of year to get the entire family to work together. Try throwing on some music or establishing a family reward for when the work is done.
If you need a little help in your cleaning endeavors, try to get your family involved. Even the most unwilling helper can make a big difference in the work load. I know what you are thinking. It might actually seem easier to just do everything by yourself rather than try to get your family to help. Don't worry, we've got advice to deal with even those most reluctant helpers. This is actually a great time of year to get the entire family to work together. Try throwing on some music or establishing a family reward for when the work is done.
Furniture terms!!
antique: furniture or object that is more than a century old.
antique finish: a furniture finish that is distressed and stained to simulate the aged patina of an antique.
antiquing: the process of creating an antique finish.
appliqué: decorative ornament adhered to a surface. Can refer to pieces of fabric sewn together, or to carved wood elements attached to the surface of a case good.
apron: rail that runs between table legs and helps to support a table top.
architrave: a molding around a doorway, window or other opening.
arm chair: a chair with side supports on which the seated person may rest their arms.
armoire: large freestanding cabinet with doors traditionally used for clothes storage, but today armoires often serve to function as entertainment centers and computer/home office storage. Also known as a wardrobe.
antique finish: a furniture finish that is distressed and stained to simulate the aged patina of an antique.
antiquing: the process of creating an antique finish.
appliqué: decorative ornament adhered to a surface. Can refer to pieces of fabric sewn together, or to carved wood elements attached to the surface of a case good.
apron: rail that runs between table legs and helps to support a table top.
architrave: a molding around a doorway, window or other opening.
arm chair: a chair with side supports on which the seated person may rest their arms.
armoire: large freestanding cabinet with doors traditionally used for clothes storage, but today armoires often serve to function as entertainment centers and computer/home office storage. Also known as a wardrobe.
Furniture Terms
Adamesque: reminiscent of the style of the Adams brothers. (See Adam style.)
adjustable beds: The term adjustable bed refers to a mattress over a foundation that incorporates motors that allow the user to raise and lower the foot and head of the bed. Adjustable beds offer benefits to people with certain medical conditions, like sleep apnea or acid reflux disease, but they are also useful for those who like to watch TV or read in bed. King size adjustable beds usually consist of two twin units side-by-side and require separate fitted sheets. Adjustable beds can often be used with traditional headboards and footboards to better integrate them with traditional decors.
air chamber beds: mattress that uses pockets of air that can be inflated or deflated at will, rather than using coils or springs. This allows for two people to have different mattress firmness in one bed. The chambers are surrounded by high density foam for support and structural integrity.
American Colonial: Historically 1620-1790. American versions of formal English and European styles. Early Colonial Style could be considered a pared-down version of the Jacobean style with sturdiness and simplicity emphasized by straight legs and arms on chairs and scant carved ornamentation on other case goods. Late Colonial Style embraced the elegant curves of Queen Anne style. Decorative aspects such as cabriole legs and carvings appear, but are distilled to their essence. Styles ranged across the colonies and were derivations of styles from the colonists homelands with English influence strongest in the north, and French and Spanish more prevalent in the south.
adjustable beds: The term adjustable bed refers to a mattress over a foundation that incorporates motors that allow the user to raise and lower the foot and head of the bed. Adjustable beds offer benefits to people with certain medical conditions, like sleep apnea or acid reflux disease, but they are also useful for those who like to watch TV or read in bed. King size adjustable beds usually consist of two twin units side-by-side and require separate fitted sheets. Adjustable beds can often be used with traditional headboards and footboards to better integrate them with traditional decors.
air chamber beds: mattress that uses pockets of air that can be inflated or deflated at will, rather than using coils or springs. This allows for two people to have different mattress firmness in one bed. The chambers are surrounded by high density foam for support and structural integrity.
American Colonial: Historically 1620-1790. American versions of formal English and European styles. Early Colonial Style could be considered a pared-down version of the Jacobean style with sturdiness and simplicity emphasized by straight legs and arms on chairs and scant carved ornamentation on other case goods. Late Colonial Style embraced the elegant curves of Queen Anne style. Decorative aspects such as cabriole legs and carvings appear, but are distilled to their essence. Styles ranged across the colonies and were derivations of styles from the colonists homelands with English influence strongest in the north, and French and Spanish more prevalent in the south.
Furniture Terms!!
acanthus leaf: ornate decorative motif, found most commonly
on case goods, of a stylized leaf. While the design originated in the
architecture of ancient Greece, it persists as a mark of rich, opulent
design.
accent colors: colors used sparingly in a color scheme, and for emphasis.
acetate: a synthetic-fiber fabric with a silky feel and luster.
acorn: a turned ornament that resembles an acorn.
Adam style: Historically 1760-1792. Four Scottish brothers, John, Robert James and William, were architects and furniture designers in the late Georgian period. The furniture they designed was intended to complement the houses they built. Their designs were delicate, yet restrained. They were greatly influenced by travels to Greece and Italy where they toured the ruins at Pompeii. The lines of their furniture were more often straight than curved and were accentuated by fluting, with ornamentation of carved wreaths, swags, urns and waves.
accent colors: colors used sparingly in a color scheme, and for emphasis.
acetate: a synthetic-fiber fabric with a silky feel and luster.
acorn: a turned ornament that resembles an acorn.
Adam style: Historically 1760-1792. Four Scottish brothers, John, Robert James and William, were architects and furniture designers in the late Georgian period. The furniture they designed was intended to complement the houses they built. Their designs were delicate, yet restrained. They were greatly influenced by travels to Greece and Italy where they toured the ruins at Pompeii. The lines of their furniture were more often straight than curved and were accentuated by fluting, with ornamentation of carved wreaths, swags, urns and waves.
Spring Cleaning for Your Home Office
Spring time is Almost Here!!
Add something new: While you definitely want to avoid clutter, adding something new to your office setup can really help to rejuvenate your surroundings. It could be artwork, a new plant, or maybe even a nice new picture frame holding a photo of loved ones. Spring cleaning is about breathing new life into your office and this can help refresh a stagnant office.
Add something new: While you definitely want to avoid clutter, adding something new to your office setup can really help to rejuvenate your surroundings. It could be artwork, a new plant, or maybe even a nice new picture frame holding a photo of loved ones. Spring cleaning is about breathing new life into your office and this can help refresh a stagnant office.
Spring Cleaning for Your Home Office
Spring is almost here!!
Clean your computer inside and out: When was the last time you cleaned your computer monitor? Your keyboard? Now is a great time to do both. Be sure to focus on cleaning up the unused documents that are taking up precious hard drive space. Get rid of unessential files and delete old, irrelevant folders that you are positive you won’t need in the future. Freshening up your folders and hard drive is sure to make it easier to find documents and keep your computer more orderly.
Clean your computer inside and out: When was the last time you cleaned your computer monitor? Your keyboard? Now is a great time to do both. Be sure to focus on cleaning up the unused documents that are taking up precious hard drive space. Get rid of unessential files and delete old, irrelevant folders that you are positive you won’t need in the future. Freshening up your folders and hard drive is sure to make it easier to find documents and keep your computer more orderly.
Spring Cleaning for Your Home Office
Spring is almost HERE!
Clean off your desk: Most desks can get cluttered quickly. Whether it’s full of papers, binders or office supplies, it’s time to clear it off. File the papers that you will need and recycle the rest. Store the office supplies you don’t use very often. Begin an organization system with the use of office storage like a new filing cabinet that can help you keep your desk organized throughout the year.
Clean off your desk: Most desks can get cluttered quickly. Whether it’s full of papers, binders or office supplies, it’s time to clear it off. File the papers that you will need and recycle the rest. Store the office supplies you don’t use very often. Begin an organization system with the use of office storage like a new filing cabinet that can help you keep your desk organized throughout the year.
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