Thinking about changing the color of your living room? How about a color makeover for the bedroom? No matter what room of the house you are thinking about, the choice of color is important. That calming bedroom you always imagined could turn into a nightmare that won’t end. Of the stunning entry way could be the eye sore of the neighborhood. Knowing a little bit about colors can help you choose the one just right for the look you are trying to achieve.

The Color Wheel

This is the most fundamental thing you need to know about colors. There are 2 basic groups of colors: warm and cool. Warm colors are red, yellow and orange. They are exciting colors, full of life and energy; think about fire with its glowing flames. Cool colors are more mellow, blues, greens and purples. Think of an outdoor scene, with green meadows and blue skies. The feel that you are looking for should lead you to one group of colors or the other.

Color Harmony

Putting just any old colors together can really be unpleasant to the eye. Color harmony is all about colors that go well together. The simplest way to think about this is when looking at a color wheel, colors that are adjacent to one another or directly across from one another compliment each other. Monochromatic color schemes work well too – where you have varying intensities of the same color.

Where to start

So now that you have the basics, think about the room you want to change. Would it be a place fo relaxation? Or a place for entertaining? You might think about shades of blue and green for a bedroom you can really relax in. Or shades of orange for the kitchen and dining room you love to entertain your guests in. And remember, when working with more vibrant colors, a little goes a long way. If you love the ides of red in your living room, stay away from painting the walls AND having your drapes and upholstery in shades of red. Pick one peice that will take on the spotlight, and accent that with other hues, tones, colors, etc.

And now you can get small paint samples for cheap to bring home and try out. Feel free to experiment with how the colors you are thinking of would look together. What are you waiting for? Get colorful!

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Child-Proofing Your Home.

Unintentional injury is one of the leading causes of death in children under 14. That should be enough to make any parent shudder. Child-proofing a new or existing home can be quite the headache, but it’s an incredibly neccessary step in making sure your home is safe for all members of your family. Luckily, by following a simple checklist, you can rest easy knowing that you’ve covered most, if not all of your bases. While there are extra steps that may need to be taken on a house-by-house basis, most of these steps are applicable to just about every kind of residence.

Smoke Detectors – While this may seem like an obvious step, you’d be surprised how many people don’t follow through with their fire alert system. Low batteries, improper placement, and broken detectors can all spell potential tragedy for you and your family. Pay close attention to the manufacturer’s instructions. You should have at least one smoke detector per level of your home, including the basement and attic. One very important step you can take these days is to purchase batteries that are designated for electronic devices.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors – These need to be placed near sleeping areas, and at least 15 feet away from any fuel-burning appliances.

Anti-Scalding Devices for your faucets – Contact your local plumber to get an estimate.

Door Stops and Door Holders – If your home already comes equipped with these, then make sure they are all in good working order.

Outlet Covers and Plates – Ensure that covers and plates aren’t easily removable.

Edge and Corner Bumpers – These come in a variety of styles, and are easily installed on the sharp edges and corners of your home. Pay special attention to the corners in your kitchen, as many child injuries take place here.

Safety Latches and Locks – These need to be installed in cabinets that would be accessible at your child’s level. These will prevent your child from gaining access to areas that hazardous cleaning materials are stored, like under your sinks.

Doorknob Covers and Door Locks – Use these on rooms that aren’t child-proofed. If you can prevent unsupervised access to a room, you don’t have to worry about keeping it in perfect working order in regard to child proofing.

Child Gates – Stair-related accidents can be avoided by implementing a gate system. Pay special attention to the types of gates used…..Pet gates are NOT the same product, and may lack the level of protection needed to ensure proper safety of your child. Childen are resourceful individuals, and can breach many systems that your family pets cannot.


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