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| Kick up Your Home’s Comfort With Three DIY Projects Posted: 03 Dec 2013 11:34 AM PST 
Your home is your private oasis away from the world where you can rest and relax. Because of this, it is understandable that you would want to do what you can to create a more relaxing home environment. There are a few different projects that you can tackle on your own that will help you to improve your home's comfort in a number of ways, and these are some ideas. Install Blackout Curtains in the Bedrooms
One rather easy and affordable project that you can get started with right away involves installing blackout curtains in the bedrooms. Whether your window faces the east where the sun rises or not, the early morning sunlight can prevent you from sleeping in or even sleeping comfortably past sunrise. Many people love the early morning sunlight, but with blackout curtains, you will be able to control when you see the sunrise. This is a great way to ensure that your home's bedrooms provide you with a relaxing environment that promotes restful sleep. Improve Your Roof
If your roof is damaged in any way, its overall ability to maintain the interior of your property at a comfortable temperature may be hindered. Making small repairs as needed to the roof may be an easy project for more skilled do-it-yourself enthusiasts to tackle. However, if the roof is significantly damaged, has a steep incline or is elevated high off the ground, using the services of a roofing company may be a better option. Install Dimmer Switches
Installing dimmer switches in certain rooms of the house can be a pleasant improvement that you will love, and it can also help you to reduce your home's energy costs over time. These switches can be purchased at any home improvement store, and they are relatively easy to install. They can help you to control the amount of light that is provided from overhead lights, and they are most useful in rooms like bedrooms, dining rooms, media or TV rooms and other similar rooms where full lighting may not always be desirable. Making improvements to your home may be a great way to improve the comfort level of your home, and each of these projects can help you in significant ways. Take time to consider how these improvements may improve your home's comfort level, and take action to implement these changes soon. Creating a more comfortable environment in your home is a great way to ensure that you love relaxing at home. Author Bio
Hayley is a home improvement blogger and former roofing company consultant.  |
| G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh Posted: 03 Dec 2013 11:34 AM PST Situated on an exposed hillside on the outskirts of Vienna, made up of three long supporting walls that form a terrace over the site, with the building appearing to float above them.he house itself is divided into three areas, basement, ground floor plateau and box structure.Two supporting walls, running parallel to the hill, together with the cellar and the terrace, form a stone base. The living room and half open kitchen are located on this level. Although the interior area is bordered by floor to ceiling windows on the north and south sides, the optical impression encompasses the entire plateau. The view over the green hills of the Wienerwald remains open and unobstructed. The individual rooms are contained in a wooden box structure, supported on four pillars and appearing to float above the inconspicuous ground floor. The box structure and living room ceiling is covered with chestnut brown plywood sheets. Designed by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh. 
G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh
G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh
G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh
G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh
G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh
G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh
G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh
G House, Family House Design in Vienna by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh
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| Shake up Your House Setting Posted: 02 Dec 2013 11:34 PM PST 
Are you bored of the same old look? Is it about time you shake up a few items? Spice does not have to be added by a complete, long, expensive decor procedure but you can simply alter the setting of your house from time to time by simple techniques that will definitely result in a huge different! What more can one want!? Whether it is the living room, bathroom, kitchen or bedroom, here are a few think you could always easily do:
• Hang a Statement from Overhead
The importance of lighting can never be toned down and it's even better and seductive when it comes from an attractive lamp or gives out an effect. For modern touch add lighting to your ceilings and pendant lights make this easily, cheaply and gorgeously possible. You can go for something simple or lavish; it completely depends on your style and the room. A simple small light will do for a small bathroom or kitchen while if large hang a couple in line or one oversized one! Opt for unique designs for important places such as the living room. •Switch the Drapes
Are the old drapes dreary or are they allowing too much sunlight to pass through? For a change alter the curtains, switch from fabric curtains to blinds or vice versa, which ever will provide a productive change. Even simply changing the pattern and colour of the drapes can have a huge necessary effect. Its advisable to go for something that blocks light thus when privacy is required close the shades and when brightness is needed roll them up! •Add Some Hints of Pattern to Plainness
Go graphic, polka, geometric, flowery or whatever you prefer for a dose of character. Any plain sofa can pop up with patterned pillow and bring out your living room. A simple neutral bedroom will yearn for a graphic bed sheet or canvas print for an empty wall. A patterned rug is an excellent example and will do just as a great job to add character plus style to any room. •Items Which Are Tall and Chic
For a contemporary look purchase some contemporary items and there is no better accessory then elongated decoration pieces. The market is full of long vases that can either be placed on their own or be filled with tall, fresh flowers. A table is not required to hold these small vases; any empty corned can easily be filled up. Even if they can't be equipped with flowers a bunch of them, especially in different sizes will make a noticeable chic different. Length can even be added to photographs or canvas pictures or mirrors on the wall as well as L shaped sofas for the living room. Source : Sent by Serven wilson  |
