After a long day of work, we all deserve to come home, fall on the couch, and put our feet up. We can’t do that though, unless we have an ottoman cushion; one of the most underrated and unrecognized pieces of furniture in a home. Used as foot rests, extra seating, coffee tables, or just as decoration, ottomans are a utilitarian addition to any home and made in many varieties to fit décor, comfort, and styling preferences. The most recognized...
Adding decorative crown molding in your home is one of the best ways to boost its attractiveness and value without an over-the-top approach that may be too bold for guests or potential buyers. Crown molding is an architectural trim that is added to the joint where the wall and ceilings meet in a room, creating an understated elegance in a space that impacts an entire room’s aesthetics and ambiance. Created in different styles and sizes,...
For start-ups or companies working to get by on a thin budget in today’s economy, innovation and new products can provide a huge boost, but typically carry a substantial degree of risk and cost that can be too much for a company to take on. In the case of physical products, this is often because of the cost of creating a prototype, whether it’s for the company to analyze physical possibilities, or for pitches to investors. Ideally,...
For some guys, having their own mancave is the last link to the life they had during their college or bachelor years. Once in a serious relationship or marriage, posters of bands and neon beer signs rarely go over well as living room décor. The mancave, however, provides a solution to guys who need a little time to themselves, away from their daily obligations and duties. The cornerstone of many a mancave is the basement bar, with a fridge full...
At the beach, in the pool, or for the bath, foam toys provide versatility and utility wherever they’re used. Able to be made from closed-cell and open-cell foam varieties, foam toys have customization options that will work for fun-loving people of all ages. Foam noodles are one of the best examples of how somebody can get tons of fun from a simple, lightweight product. Made out of polyethylene foam, these custom size foam toys are made in...
The number of bedding products on the market seemingly expands every day, from mattresses to pillows, made in materials like foam, latex, innersprings, gel, and even air and water. But once you’ve made it through the process of finding what it is you want to sleep on, picking how you’re going to cover your bedding is imperative for getting the longest life out of your new purchase. While few would ever think of doing such a thing, it remains...
Buying a boat is one of the largest investments you can make, and one that doesn’t end after the final payment is made. Besides the obvious fuel, registration and slip costs, every boat requires maintenance to keep it running like new. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the wear and tear on a boat and avoid accidental damage. One of these steps is the addition of dock bumpers or fenders; pad cushions that protect boats against contact...
When friends and out of town relatives come to visit for the holidays or a vacation, the last thing you want is for their trip to be ruined by their bed. But at the same time, unless you have money to burn, stocking guest bedrooms with top of the line mattresses doesn’t always make sense when they’re only used four or five times a year. Fortunately, there are a few affordable ways to spoil your guests with a comfortable bed. The mattress...
When an individual needs to reduce noise or improve sound in a space, the first spots that receive acoustic treatment are typically the walls. However, for cavernous rooms, open-space offices and multi-story residences, much more can be done if you also address the space above you and consider acoustical treatment for your ceilings. A ceiling is often a neglected area when it comes to sound reduction and acoustical treatment. But within...
Insulating a house is one of the most important factors in keeping an energy efficient home. Whether it’s fiberglass, polystyrene or expanding foam between the joists and studs of a building, practically everybody has seen house insulation. However, there is another area of the home that can also benefit from insulation, and this area is the basement. Insulating water pipes in the basement is a simple and effective method to increase home...