15Jul 2020 by hallenmedia

What Kind of Door Should Your Closet Have?

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The great thing about custom closet systems is that they can be completely personalized to suit your needs, preferences, and the space you have available. But it’s not just the space inside the closet that matters; the door to your closet also deserves some consideration. Here are a few of the most popular doorway options when it comes to designing your custom closet. Hinge doors The most common closet door is a regular hinge or swing door, just like most of the doors in your home. Depending on the size of your closet, you could either have single or double swinging doors. Since doors typically swing outward from your closet, you need to make sure that you have plenty of space to open the door and that nothing is placed…
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30Jun 2020 by hallenmedia

Hands-Free Technology for Your Kitchen and Bathroom

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The kitchen and the bathroom are the two rooms in any house where hygiene is of the utmost importance. If your hands are dirty and covered in harmful bacteria, after handling raw meat or scrubbing the toilet, for example, then the last thing you want to do is touch a load of surfaces and spread the bacteria. This is where smart, hands-free technology can really help you out. Let’s look at some of the different types of hands-free tech you could add to your kitchen or bathroom. Hands-free faucets You’ve probably used these in public places like restaurants, airports, or shopping malls, for example. Hands-free faucets have a sensor that detects movement. This allows them to automatically start running water when they detect someone’s hands being placed underneath the faucet.…
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15Jun 2020 by hallenmedia

Creating the Perfect Guest Bedroom

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Do you dread the state of your spare room whenever offering for friends or family members to stay over? Then it’s time for a remodel! Create a spare room to be proud of so you never have to shy away from being a host again. Let’s look at some of the key ingredients that the perfect guest bedroom must have. A comfortable bed Sleeping away from home can be a treat or a real nightmare, and a lot of that comes down to how comfortable the bed is. When it comes to your guest bedroom, don’t skimp on the bed. An old or cheap bed with springs and lumps sticking up can make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep, so prioritize buying a nice bed and a comfortable…
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28May 2020 by hallenmedia

Avoiding Moisture Damage to Your Bathroom Cabinets

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The bathroom is a place where moisture is unavoidable. Steam and condensation from hot showers, splashes from the bath and the sink, and even leaky pipes or overflowing toilets. If not managed properly, all that moisture can do some damage to certain parts of the room. Mold can grow on walls and any wooden materials can start to warp or rot over time. Your bathroom cabinets and cabinet doors can be particularly susceptible to damage caused by excess moisture levels. This blog will help you prevent this problem and help you keep your bathroom cabinets in good condition. Choose the right material Most bathroom cabinets are made from wood, which can be susceptible to water damage. Think about the type of wood you choose for your cabinets and doors. MDF…
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14May 2020 by hallenmedia

Maximizing Space in A Small Closet

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You might dream about huge walk-in wardrobes where there are different sections for each type of clothing, while in reality you have to put up with a small closet with minimal storage space. It’s all about working with what you’ve got, so we’ve put together some tips to help you make the most of the space in your small closet, expanding your storage space without a big remodel. Hanging baskets You’ve used up all the space on your shelves and in your drawers, but there’s probably still a lot of empty space in your closet that is unutilized. One way you can make the most of this space is by using hanging baskets. You could hang these on the sides or the back wall of your closet and store a…
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14Apr 2020 by hallenmedia

Get Inspiration for Your Kitchen Remodel Online

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The internet is full of great resources to get your creative juices flowing. Not all of us can come up with brilliant design ideas, but we can go online and borrow ideas from others. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel and have found yourself stuck for ideas, then here are some great sources of inspiration you can find online. Pinterest Pinterest is a wonderland for creativity and inspiration. You can use it in two main ways – uploading original content and saving content uploaded by others. The latter is the perfect way to brainstorm for your kitchen remodel. All you do is create a new board and you can pin photos and links uploaded by others to that board. You could create a separate board for different elements of the…
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31Mar 2020 by hallenmedia

Hygiene Tips in the Kitchen

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Since the kitchen is the main place you handle and prepare food, hygiene is more important in this room than anywhere else. So, to help you stay clean and safe in the kitchen, we’ve got some hygiene tips that will come in handy in your kitchen. Wipe down surfaces regularly Bacteria can live on your surfaces in your kitchen for several days, so you should be cleaning them regularly. Wipe them down either with soap and water or an antibacterial cleaner. You can buy sprays or wipes to do this, whichever you find more convenient. Your kitchen countertops are the main area to focus on as this is where you prepare food, so wipe these down at least once a day. You should also wipe down your cabinet doors and…
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12Mar 2020 by hallenmedia

Time to Spring Clean Your Closet

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Is spring the time you vow to get your house in order? The season is all about fresh starts and new growth, so it can feel really fulfilling to and satisfying to literally start on a clean state within your home and garden. No more clutter, everything is organized, and all the surfaces sparkle. But forget about spring cleaning the whole house for now as that can seem overwhelming. Let’s just start small and think about your closet. Here are some simple tips to help you spring clean your closet. Make it a fun task Cleaning out your closet can be a chore, so why not inject some fun to make sure you get it done? Blast your favorite music (or find a spring cleaning playlist), play a podcast on…
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26Feb 2020 by hallenmedia

Keep Mold Out of Your Bathroom Cabinets

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Mold and the spores that cause it love warm and damp conditions. That makes your bathroom the ideal environment, especially in those small, dark corners that get little-to-no ventilation. Unfortunately, that leaves your bathroom cabinets especially at risk of developing mold and mildew. To help you avoid this potentially stinky situation, here are some tips to help you keep mold out of your bathroom cabinets. Preventing mold from growing in your bathroom cabinets It helps to consider the risk of mold from the beginning when remodeling your bathroom. Look for materials, paints, and finishes for your custom bathroom cabinets that help to resist moisture and mold growth. The next step is ventilating your bathroom and cabinets. Leaving a window open or running a fan during and after a shower will…
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13Feb 2020 by hallenmedia

The Best Kitchen Countertop Options

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Just like your kitchen cabinets, your countertops take up a lot of real estate in your kitchen. This means they need to look good! And they need to complement the look of your cabinet doors. So, choosing the right countertop material is essential both for your budget and for the style of the room. Here are some of the best and most popular kitchen countertop materials to choose from. Laminate Laminate countertops consist of a plastic sheet attached to an engineered wood particleboard. Laminate is a popular choice because it is so inexpensive compared to most other countertop materials. However, the lower price also reflects its lower quality compared to natural stone, for example. Surfaces can easily become scratched, but it is easy to clean and comes in a variety…
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