You might love the look of granite countertops, but if you are on a budget, you might not think that they are an option for you. It's true that granite countertops can be quite expensive, but there are a few cost-cutting measures that you can take to save a surprising amount of money. Try these tips if you have your heart set on granite but don't want to drain your bank account.
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When you move into your ground-floor apartment you are excited because it is an easier space to keep cool in the summer, and can even be easier to keep cozy in the winter. However, there is one problem that seems to plague many ground-floor apartments. That problem is lighting. Many such apartments feel as though you are living in a fancy underground cave with only a small trickle of light coming through small, half underground windows.
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The humble office chair is much more than just a place to sit as you tap away at a computer; it's also a way to protect your body from the effects of poor posture, as well as an important design element in its own right. Rather than simply choosing a chair based on what looks good or feels good, consider choosing chairs inspired by the latest office design trends. These chairs will not only provide comfort and style, but may also contribute to company goals like fostering creativity and maximizing flexibility among employees.
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Window treatments can make a room feel lively and fresh--until they get dusty and dirty, that is. Unfortunately, cleaning blinds, drapes or shades is typically an unpleasant task that nobody really enjoys, so it gets put off until the layer of dirt gets pretty thick. Put an end to your dirty drapery issues with the tips below, which will show you the easiest way to clean each classically tough-to-clean style of window treatment in a flash.
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Going green is on the forefront of a lot of construction movements. But when it comes to metal roofs, some people have trouble understanding what it is about them that makes them "green." Equally, they want to know what a metal roof can do for them beyond its environmental friendliness.
Green Roofing Criteria
You can tell what makes a metal roof green by seeing what makes other roofs the opposite of green.
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