If you're looking to buy a sewing machine, whether it's your first one or your fiftieth, there are a few things you should consider before you buy. While all sewing machines complete the same basic task: sewing, there's a huge variety in price, quality, and the specific abilities between different models. So, before you even hit the store, here are a few things to think about:
What's Your Skill Level?
If you're just starting out sewing, you probably don't want your first machine to be an ultra-deluxe model, and if you're an experienced quilter, you'd probably only be frustrated with a machine that cost anything less than a couple hundred dollars >>>...
When we talked about building your own computer, I’ll admit I left you in a bit of a lurch. Sure, now you’ve got an awesome PC personalized for your individual needs and ready to go, but it’s not going to do you much good without some way to interact with it. And let’s be honest: the accessories you choose for the outside of your computer are just as important as what we put inside it – you’ve just got to know what’s out there, and what will work best for you >>>...
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Here we hope to provide you with helpful information on everything that has to do with the home - from tips on home improvement and home remodeling projects to our favorite trends in home design and innovations in various appliances. At the same time, we'll be keeping you updated on the latest deals being offered by retailers and sharing timely coupons >>>...
A friend recently bought her first house and I helped her move in this past week. She called me yesterday to tell me that this new old house of hers is the loudest thing she's ever encountered. The hardwood floors creak, the doors squeak, the pipes bang and even when you're lying immobile in your bed mysterious noises permeate the emptiness >>>...
I talked in a recent blog post about light emitting wallpaper as one of the future lighting options for homes. Another lighting alternative I recently heard of is the tubular skylight.
The tubular skylight consists of a clear plastic dome that is installed on the roof and attached to a highly reflective tube, in effect a sun tunnel, that takes the light absorbed by the dome and transfers it to a ceiling or roof window with a diffuser, which emits it into your home >>>...
Swarovski Crystal Refrigerator
I was in Chicago recently and walked past the Swarovski Crystal shop - my travel mate froze in front of it and stared at the diamond conveyor-belt-like decorative piece they had intertwining throughout the store and weaving through the ceiling, pipes and windows. I was half way down the block before I realized I lost her. It was pretty neat but I shrugged it off and went on my way >>>...
While looking for healthy and eco-friendly ways to insulate your home, you might want to find something efficient and green. A more successful insulation saves money on air conditioning bills and is well worth the investment. More importantly, an investment in the Earth has immeasurable rewards for the future >>>...
Each of these furniture pieces has its own voice, and owning a few in your home would make you feel like you were walking through a gallery every day. They might not look it, but the comfort and utility of these furnishings proves to be surprisingly adequate, and they had better be for the pretty penny the sellers are demanding.
For instance, the exploding dresser at first glance looks like it would present quite a test in operating >>>...
The Japanese learned early on how elegant paper walls accentuated grace in the home. Now we are seeing floors made from paper - paper bags. It sounds like trash, but it looks fantastic >>>...
There are two kinds of people in this world: people who wash, and people who bathe. If you're the latter, you probably know what I mean - whether you're taking a hot shower or a luxurious bubble bath, it isn't just about getting in, getting out, and getting clean. For bathers, the journey (the long soak, the relaxation) trumps the destination (merely getting clean) >>>...
