Dec 19

Bathroom remodeling is often a popular home improvement project for both new and old homeowners

Bathroom remodeling is also a homeowner’s vision or nightmare, depending on the quantity of escapade possesses. A lot of things are well thought-out in the bathroom remodeling procedure.

One of the primary areas to consider is whether the whole bathroom wants to be stripped out and totally replaced or if merely parts of it require to be altered. If it is broad enough to need an entire remodel, take advantage of the chance to update trimmings and furniture. Read More »

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Dec 11

Home Lighting – with planning, You can get more light into your bathroom.

Generally, bathrooms are the smallest rooms in the house.  This makes it a challenge to bring in more light.  You don’t want to sacrifice privacy but you will want enough light to brighten the room.

If possible, create your plan before your house is built if you a working on a new home.  If the bathroom is located on the south side of the house, it will get the most daylight.  From sunup to sundown, the light will reach your room. Read More »

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Dec 02

Eiderdown, For a Princely Sum You Can Sleep Like Royalty

Unlike goose down where there are tons available in the world, there are only a few thousand pounds of Eiderdown produced each year. This wild bird from far northern regions like Iceland, Canada and Scotland lines the nest with the down, the soft undercoating from the breast. When the nest has been abandoned the down is harvested and cleaned. Eiderdown today comes from farms where the birds are protected. Due to recent popularity of Eiderdown, it is in short supply and so the price has increased significantly.

The Eider duck lives in a very cold climate and so the down clusters have powerful thermal properties. An Eiderdown comforter is super lightweight yet can keep you toasty warm in winter, with the windows open. It is also cool and comfortable in summer. The ultra breathable Swiss cotton batiste is woven especially for Eiderdown and is incredibly light and silky soft. An Eiderdown pillow is soft, but medium can be achieved by using an inner core of premium goose down, or you can use all Eiderdown, but this will be quite an expensive pillow. Read More »

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