August 30, 2008
Posted by: Holly : Category:
Interior Design
Winter is fast approaching and right now while the weather is good you may want to think about putting in a fireplace if you don’t already have one. Heating prices are going to skyrocket this winter and they are saying in most places it’s going to be very cold. I have put together some very stylish fireplaces to give you some inspiration. All of these fireplaces are from Bloch Design. Check them out for more really cool fireplaces.
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September 23, 2007
It is now almost October and that means that it is time to start getting your home ready for winter. There are many different home improvements you can do to help keep your home nice warm and dry this year.
If you have some time and don’t have a fireplace I would suggest that you think about investing in one. I personally like the ones that are both gas and wood burning, that way if your short on cash you can always burn wood. If your the type of person who lives on a lot of land and has some trees you can cut down this will work well for you. Or you can even use the trimmings you are doing this fall.
Another way to keep your home warm this winter is to invest in new windows and doors. This is one of those investments that could really save you a ton of money quickly. If you have very old windows it could actually save you hundreds of dollars a year in heating and cooling cost.
The last thing that you want to do is warm up any cold floors with throw rugs. My aunt does this every winter as all of her floors are wood and it can get cold in her home. Throw rugs help insulate the room and keep everything a little warmer. Of course you can just always walk around in your robe and slippers!
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