Are you building a cottage by the lake as your second home or as your permanent home? Either way, you are one lucky duck! Besides getting to be by the water, you'll be able to create your own style as you plan your house. Here are some ideas that might help you with small cottage designs.
​Establish The Mood - Think of words like elegant, cozy, eclectic, modern, old-fashioned and traditional. Which ones speak to you the loudest?
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Clavos is the Spanish word for "nails." They are basically rustic, old-fashioned nails. While they are not commonly used in modern construction, they are still loved as decorative elements. Very few craftsman or woodworkers are still making wooden items with clavos, but you can find many decorative products that look authentic and vintage. This article explains clavos and how they can be used to decorate just about any type of wooden feature on the inside or outside of your house.
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Replacing your cracked windows as soon as possible is extremely important, mostly because having a cracked window on your home is going to lead to all manner of different problems. Listed below are two reasons have your cracked windows replaced as soon as possible.
Save On Utility Bills
One of the biggest reasons to have your cracked windows replaced is the fact that it can save you money on your utility bills.
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A sick, damaged, or dying tree is more than just an eyesore--it also represents a significant threat to the value of your property, not to mention your home itself. Yet many people fail to realize when the time has come to remove unhealthy trees. If you would like to learn more about how to assess whether or not to remove an ailing tree, read on. This article will discuss three important considerations to keep in mind.
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Your lawn and garden can be tranquil places for you to release your stress about the world and truly wind down and enjoy the environment around you. That can be difficult, however, without the proper fixtures and arrangement. If you feel like something is not quite right in your outdoor space and you need a new addition, you should look outside the box for ways to spruce it up.
One of those outside the box solutions might be a solar powered outdoor water fountain.
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