Plans for New Bedroom

I’m excited by the plans hubby has made for the construction of a new bedroom for us. Since we’ve renovated our ground floor last year to make way for Ruth’s debut we haven’t planned where to construct our new room. Our old bedroom was removed and turned into a new dining area which was suggested by my brother since it has a not-so-nice vibration. It was found out that it stands on an old septic tank and according to Feng Shui it should not be made a sleeping area as the area should be open to invite a good ambiance. True enough blessings came pouring in when the old room was removed and now the open room seems very cool and has a friendly ambiance. 

Now we’re eyeing the area at the top of our kitchen since it’s the only area in the house with no upper floor. We’re going to save for slab and hopefully we’re going to start the construction next year. Since it’s a big area we’re planning a big room with extra space for my growing up boy’s musical instruments. He really wanted a separate room for the instruments so we’re saving some space for his request. Lately he’s been looking frequently at an online shop for piano music and for some of his most wanted musical accessories and instruments, wondering when he can buy some of the stuff there. Well for now he can’t buy all those things but maybe in the next few years we can invest on some.

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How to Save Big Money When You Update Your Bathroom

Your bathtub or shower is an integral part of your home. Calling it an essential fixture for maintaining your wellness would not be overstating its importance. A shower wakes you up for the day. A bath relaxes you so that you can enjoy a good night's rest. A dingy fiberglass shell or grungy tile, however, will kill your sense of renewal and the perception of cleanliness. Remodeling your bathroom will solve that problem, but, if you lack a big budget, you'll have to look for alternatives.

Focus on the Tub

Your shower enclosure or bathtub wears down faster than other fixtures in your bath because of repeated and prolonged use. Even if you don't change anything else, a fresh bathtub will spruce up the space considerably. The most affordable way to get a tub that looks like new is have the finish restored.

With bathtub reglazing Atlanta homeowners can gain rapid results. Specialty companies focus on this service that will save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

What is the Process?

A reglazing contractor will strip away caulk and thoroughly clean every surface. An acid etching and wet sanding process will prepare a porcelain surface to receive a new finish. Then a primer coat and finish color will be applied. Other materials, such as fiberglass and tile, can be renewed with similar approaches.

Benefits of Reglazing

The speed with which a new surface can be achieved will be attractive to you. Instead of having your bathroom torn apart and out of service for a week or more, a reglazing job can be done in 48 hours. With this service, you'll also get to skip the hard work of demolition and disposal of old fixtures. Your monetary savings will continue to mount because you're not buying a new tub or altering any of the plumbing.

The final finish will be durable as well. A 15-year lifespan is a reasonable expectation. Perhaps the best part is your choice of colors. You'll get to ditch out-of-date colors like mauve or avocado green and get a tub in a modern color. Instead of seeing a messy old tub every day, your newly finished tub will improve your mood.

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3 Easy Ways to Redecorate Your Living Room

If you don't have the time or energy for an extensive remodel, it can be difficult to browse Home and Garden articles about changing your interior design. The good news, however, is that you don't have to break the bank in order to shake things up with your interior design. Here are just three tips for a newer, fresher living room.

1. Paint the Walls

You can change the entire atmosphere of the room with a fresh coat of paint. Whites can become whiter; colors can become bigger and bolder. Best of all, if you don't like what it turns out to be, you can easily change it once again.

2. Modify Your Seating Arrangements

If you have a couch, replace it with a loveseat. If you have armchairs, rearrange them around a new centerpiece in the room. By changing how you see and interact with guests, you'll feel like you're in a whole different home.

3. Buy New Table Lamps

Table lamps come in all shapes, sizes and colors, so they're an easy way to add personality to your living room. You can also look for things like Tiffany stained glass table lamps if you want elegance as well as beauty.

These are just three ways to breathe new life into your living room. If you're ready for something fresh but uninterested in spending thousands of dollars on a remodel, these tips can help you make a positive and affordable change.

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