There are a few things in life that we all need. I call them the basic necessities. You know, that stuff you tote around with you every day, regardless of where you're headed. Your keychain is certainly one, your cell phone is mandatory, your purse or wallet, and let's not forget the nifty keychain flashlights. ...
There is one thing in my house that I always forget to clean, and by the time I notice it, it has gotten pretty nasty. Thankfully, I’m not talking about anything that you would think to look at much of the time, and perhaps the reason it gets missed is because it is not something anyone pays any attention ...
Have you every noticed that what is a rare novelty one year can become common place in a very short time? This seems to be especially true with items for the holidays. Several years ago we had a house in the neighborhood that had the hanging icicle outdoor lights. The lights were strung along the roof ...
It used to be that you would see string lights around Christmas time, and then they would disappear until the next holiday season. This is not the way things are any longer, and that is because people have realized how practical these things are and how easily they can be used throughout the year. They ...
I have always loved the way that hand forged iron lighting looks. You see, I have some very specific tastes in home decor. On the one hand, I am not a big fan of things that are too modern. I do not really like IKEA furniture made out of metal tubes and plastic platforms, and I certainly do not like ...
Most of the time, I am a dedicated IKEA shopper. I like things cheap, simple, easy to transport, and easy to assemble. I don't pay a lot of money for expensive furniture, I avoid antiques unless they are extremely cheap and practical, and in general I don't put a lot of thought into setting up my house. ...
Though there are some that have curtains exclusively as a way to keep the sun out when not wanted, and to keep prying eyes from staring into the house, many homes also have blinds. Though some use blinds only for all privacy, most have a combination of the two. You can find plastic blinds at a very cheap ...
I have always had a weakness for lighting stores – I suspect many people do. When I think of lights stores, my first association is the movie version of The Rats of NIMH. I don't know if you remember the part that I'm talking about – the scene where Mrs. Frisbee first goes down the rat hole. There are ...
Buying the right lamp for your home can instantly change the way a room looks and feels. If you want to update the look of your home without spending a lot of money a lamp is a great way to achieve a new style. Depending on what type of lamp you buy and what room you put it into you can add to the styling ...
Daylight hours are scarce during the holiday season. It’s rare that you find a home that has someone available to attend to the lights as the sun goes down. An outdoor light timer is a fantastic investment that is perfect for busy families. They are also great for anyone who simply forgets to turn the ...
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