Mario Melendez's Blog

Posted on 12/19/2021

Garden edging is an important element of landscaping design that serves many purposes. There are a variety of different materials and techniques for edging, ranging from professional installation to DIY weekend projects. If you’re wondering whether to add garden edging to your outdoor spaces, here are some key benefits to consider: Defining and Separating Spaces The obvious visual...

Exterior Design

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Posted on 12/12/2021

How to Build Your Own Backyard Fire Pit

Evenings in the backyard are always more cozy with a fire pit. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your yard with a fire pit of your own, the good news is that there are plenty of ways to build one. One of the easiest ways is by building a ring out of retaining wall blocks. We’ll go over...

Backyard

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Posted on 12/05/2021

Ambient, Task and Accent Lighting: A Beginner's Guide to Lighting Design

Lighting is an extremely important but often overlooked element of interior design. No matter the style or setting, lighting choices can make or break the entire look and feel of a room. However, achieving great lighting in your interior design isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. Here we’ll go over the three main types of lighting used...

Home Decoration

Decor

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Posted on 11/28/2021

Slab Foundations in New Construction: What to Consider

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Slab foundations have plenty of benefits, but they also have several issues, many of which depend on the region you're building your home. Here are the important things to consider when it comes to deciding whether a slab foundation is right for you: The Cons of Concrete Slab Foundations Climate is extremely...

Home Construction

Foundation

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Posted on 11/21/2021

Planning to Buy a New Home? Do This First

Photo by PhotoMIX Company from Pexels Sometimes getting ready to buy a home feels stressful. But it doesn't have to be when you take clear steps to get financially ready for the exciting world of homeownership. Here are a few quick items to consider before stepping into your new home. Do You Have a Down Payment? Depending on...

Credit

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Posted on 11/14/2021

Upcycle Empty Wine Bottles With These DIY Projects

Empty wine bottles are an excellent source of DIY project potential. With some basic tools and a bit of creativity, you can make a long list of fun and functional decor by upcycling them. If you’re looking for a way to use old wine bottles or just want some fresh new DIY ideas, here is a list of...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 11/07/2021

Deciding What Type of Short-Term Storage Is Best for Your Move

Short-term storage solutions are perfect for many situations, including remodeling, staging a home or moving to a new one. Sometimes, when moving to a new home, you may not have room for all of your belongings. You can make this common scenario much simpler with a third-party storage service. However, there are two main types of short-term storage:...

Moving

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Posted on 10/31/2021

3 Fun and Shareable Party Foods

Throwing a party or hosting a gathering is an excellent way to display your culinary skills. However, cleanup and equal portioning can be a bit of a pain. Here are three pre-portioned, easy-to-clean and completely sharable food ideas. Pizza Bites Pizza bites are a universal go-to food for many. They have a lovely outer crust that could land...

Entertaining

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Learn About the Most Common Environmental Allergens

Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels The number of people who suffer from environmental allergies is astounding. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people in the country suffer from allergies, and allergies have become one of the leading causes for chronic disease in the country. Environmental allergies are very common, and...

Allergies

Healthy Home

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Posted on 10/17/2021

The Benefits of Extending Your Concrete Foundation

Sometimes the idea of a large backyard with a perfect lawn doesn't balance a homeowner's desire for functionality. When people want to spend more time outdoors, they typically hire contractors to build wooden decks of brick patios. One best-of-both-worlds trend involves using finished concrete to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor livings spaces. Both new construction designs...

Concrete

Foundation

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Posted on 10/10/2021

Make Your Own Farmhouse Decor With These DIY Ideas

The farmhouse style is defined by wooden pieces, neutral colors and comfortable decor that creates a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. It's a style that arrived onto the scene and became an instant sensation, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Fortunately, it's easy to create a farmhouse look in any room with these DIY...

Arts And Crafts

Design Style

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Tips for Building a Closet

Closets are an essential part of any home, but you might not have as many as you need. When you want more storage space in a bedroom, hall or other area, building a closet is an option to consider. With some basic carpentry skills, equipment and tools, you can design and build the ideal closet in any space....

Building

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