Tool You’ll Need to Cut Your Own Seat Cushion Foam
Written by Carlo Badalamenti. When sofa or chair cushions start to wear out, most people simply buy new cushions. Other people take the cushions to an upholstery place to have them do the work for them. But people who love DIY projects know that they can replace the foam in their cushions and save a lot of money. By purchasing foam and cutting it to fit their cushion, they can add comfort to their furniture at a fraction of the cost of buying replacement cushions. It’s surprisingly easy to cut your own custom foam for your cushions. The foam is available for purchase from leading retailers such as The Foam Factory and cutting the foam is very simple. However, you will need a few tools in order to do the job correctly: A cutting tool. You have a couple of...
Cleaning up water damage
Written by: MovinCool Water damage comes in numerous forms, and so does water damage restoration. The recent heavy rains have caused excessive amounts of flood damage all over the country. On top of your usual leaky roofs and puddles springing up into the basement, there has been enough water to flood rivers, ponds, lakes, ditches, bayous, creeks, and even drier areas that normally don’t have to deal with these issues. Suddenly, many places have unintentionally become waterfront property. In addition to simply being a pain to deal with, all the extra water causes short term and long term damage. Some of this is more obvious, like if foliage, landscaping, furniture, pets, construction equipment, or small children get swept away in a rush of frothing water. And of...
Memory Foam: Just the Facts
Written by: The Foam Factory The polyurethane foam we collectively call “memory foam” is a quirky little product developed in partnership with NASA. Originally called “slow spring back foam,” memory foam was a quirky product that NASA felt it could commercialize. The trouble was that the manufacturing process was unreliable, but the 1980s brought the “Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattress,” which helped to popularize the foam as a part of anyone’s healthy sleep regiment. Since those days, the memory foam bed has become far more affordable. Still, companies continue to market mattresses well beyond the average consumer’s price point. How Memory Foam Works Memory foam becomes soft when it comes into contact with body heat, which helps it contour to meet your...
What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Renovation
Home renovation is one of the most costly undertakings a home owner can do, but it brings tremendous value to a home when done properly. Renovating a kitchen can be very simple, until you start changing the structure of the home. Even adding a closet can present problems with permits and codes. Violating those permits can cause major challenges when you decide to sell your home. Here are the concepts to keep in mind before you begin a new renovation project. Permits One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of home construction is acquisition of permits. It might not seem like a big deal when you want to add on that balcony, or install a new sliding glass door, but building codes exist to keep you and occupants safe from potential harm. If you’re unsure, have...
What is a Duvet Cover?
A duvet cover is a cloth encasement designed to fit a very large quilt. The quilt, or duvet, is stuffed with a filler to keep you warm. A duvet may also be called a duvet insert, and covers for duvets usually come with a zipper, buttons, or snaps to prevent the insert from slipping out. Since a duvet is typically white, a colorful duvet cover is perfect for brightening up your bedroom and keeping your duvet clean and protected. A duvet is not meant to be placed on a bed without a case to protect it; attractive duvet covers can be purchased. Some may be embellished with embroidery while others may be adorned with elegant puckered fabric. You can also find plain covers, and covers that come in floral prints, stripes, or plaids. With the color of your bedroom walls...
A New Take on a Golden Oldie: Combining Frosted and Clear Glass
If you scroll through home design blogs nowadays, there are all kinds of enviable and trendy changes that feel out-of-reach unless you happen to be a millionaire who is building a home from scratch. Even choosing new windows and doors for your current home can be costly and require substantial extra labor. While the natural, unfrosted glass installed in most or all of your windows may seem tame, recent aesthetic innovations have brought in new, lower-impact options that allow you to shape your home with ease. Frosted Glass Frosted Glass has a fantastical look that obscures the view from outside into the home. It is good for security, but should be used sparingly to keep the home from feeling like a bubble. Foyers are intended to bring light into the entryway of...