Cold air, snow, and ice have gripped the country. You may not be outdoors much, but the extra time can be spent organizing and decluttering your home. A few helpful items may be no farther than your local hardware store.
In fact, cleaning things up can have health benefits—physically and mentally. Too much clutter can cause stress and depression. With some home improvement, a cleaner space helps people:
Burglaries seem to ramp up toward the end of December. Is it the Christmas lights or the fact many people are away from home during the holiday season? According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey in 2010, about 40% of unlawful entries (between 2003 and 2007) were through unlocked doors or windows, and many entered through an open door; some even had keys to the door lock.1
However, there were no verifiable reports of homeowners (or Macaulay Culkin) setting off tripwires or paint buckets to fend off criminals!
The holidays are a time for get-togethers with friends and family members. From dinner parties to potluck brunches, you want to know that your house feels welcoming both inside and out. One of the easiest ways to freshen up your home for holiday hosting is to apply a new coat of paint. Paint can be used to make a room look bigger or to give it a cozier feel. Don’t wait any longer! Keep reading for tips on painting a room and picking the right paint for this holiday season.
Winter is almost here, and now is the time to ensure that you’re ready for the first snowfall that lands on your doorstep—literally. Even though a fresh blanket of white snow is a beautiful sight, the inevitable task of removing it can be a back-breaker if it isn’t done properly.
What’s more, snow removal, especially shoveling snow for an extended period of time, can be painful and potentially dangerous in subzero temperatures. From shoveling to opting for a snowblower, these tips can help you to quickly and safely clear the snow from your driveway.
We all know it could happen, but never suspect it will happen to us: a house fire. After all, that’s why many of us have a smoke detector installed, yet we often ignore its upkeep and maintenance because we doubt a fire will ever occur.
Have you ever thought about how different light levels make you feel? For instance, you tend to feel upbeat and more energetic on bright sunny days and sleepy and less motivated on cloudy and rainy days. That is because our bodies respond to the psychological effects of lighting, and it often changes our moods.
How we feel and respond to light extends beyond natural sunlight. The light bulbs used in your home or work environment also affect our moods, creativity, and productivity. What type of lighting is best? Let’s look at how different types of lighting affects us, first. Then you can decide what light bulbs are best for the rooms in your home or office.
The perfect paint color can be tricky; we all want something that’s both modern and sure to look great for years to come. Many of our customers here at Brinkmann’s Hardware are searching for trendy, reliable colors from a paint brand they can trust. That’s why we’re experts in Benjamin Moore paints.
We’re lucky because Benjamin Moore offers a wide range of rich, cutting-edge paint colors, including its own Benjamin Moore color of the year for 2017. That, and a few other modern classics, are presented below in these top Benjamin Moore paint colors for 2017.
When you need to replace light bulbs, the first thing you will notice when you browse the light bulb aisle is incandescent bulbs are no longer available. These are the light bulbs many of us are the most familiar with since we grew up with them. They came in various shapes and sizes, as well as wattage ratings.
However, back in 2007, in efforts to promote a greener environment and conserve energy, Congress implemented steps to slowly phase these out. The last incandescent bulbs were sold in 2014, so, unless you have a stash hidden away, you will need to choose from one of the three different kinds of light bulbs on the market today.
If you have a fuel-burning appliance in your home, such as a stove or a fireplace, it is important to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home! Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that can creep into your home through gas appliances, cars, lawnmowers, and fireplaces. Learn more about carbon monoxide and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.
There are many benefits to going green. Not only do energy-efficient homes have higher resale values and are healthier to live in, but less energy—and, therefore, less carbon—is required to power them. If you find that your energy bills are costing you more these days, and you want to improve the environment, you’ll be happy to discover there are several products available to help.