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May 25, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Give A Deck A Face Lift With Eco-Friendly Decking Tiles!

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Summer is here and in Chicago that means three things: baseball, tourists and backyard shindigs. As for the last on that list, Chicago Handyman has shared some valuable deck building tips before, but for those with not enough time or energy to take on the task, there’s finally a solution: decking tiles!

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These easily installed tiles take almost no time to install and cover up any weathered wood, concrete or soil. All that’s required is snapping them together and voila! This cost-saving, eco-friendly deck solution makes a backyard looks absolutely inviting. And the focus is finally back on the barbecue… not the ugly wood below guests’ feet.100498157.jpg.rendition.largest

 

For a list of more decking tile options, check out Better Home & Gardens wide array of choices. 

Ready for a brand-spanking-new deck? Call Chicago Handyman today for all summer decking needs!

May 21, 2015 in Tech Toybox

Make Real Life Math Easier With Converter Plus

We’ve all been there: trying to figure out the tip between a dinner party of 10 guests, pondering the number of seconds left in a tedious meeting or lecture, wanting to sound smart when people are talking about the weather in Celsius. Most of the time, you get fed up trying and pass the buck to someone else. Well, Converter Plus is out to solve that problem.

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Free in the app store, Converter Plus seeks to provide quick solutions to real life math problems . From currency to percentages, this app has got every equational conundrum covered. So save yourself the frustration and just download Converter Plus already!

 

May 20, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

The Top 4 Design Trends Of 2015

Ready to attack a project? Well, before swinging a hammer or pulling off wallpaper, check out A Beautiful Space’s top 4 design trends of 2015 guaranteed to amp up the style of every space:

1. Bring On The Blue!

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Deep, rich blues are in vogue and for good reason! Dark navy and indigo are both bold and beautiful, ensuring an expressive but classic look. Add a splash or coat the room in the glorious shade- it’ll look wonderful either way!

2. Metallics Are A Must Have

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No, this isn’t another call for stainless steel or chrome. Instead, carve a different style path with brass or copper finishes. Switch up the hues of metallics throughout the home and don’t get locked in the stainless box.

3. Take On Texture

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Whether it’s texturized wallpaper or sponge applied wall contours, texture from walls to ceiling are definitely taking center stage in home design. Take advantage of this texture revolution!

4. Bring The Vacation Home

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Finally, a trend that requires traveling the world for inspiration! Whether the theme’s Morocco or Tanzania, earthy tones will definitely propel the home into the glamour that is 2015 home design.

May 19, 2015 in Tech Toybox

Be Your Own Barista With The Smarter Wi-Fi Coffee Machine

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Getting up in the morning is hard enough. Getting up knowing you have the arduous task in front of you of trudging to kitchen and making coffee? That’s nearly unbearable.

Well with The Smarter Wi-Fi Coffee Maker, this agony may no longer be a problem. With a click on your smartphone from under your covers, this coffee maker will brew you a perfect temperature coffee.

Make coffee runs- or coffee runs to the kitchen- a thing of the past with Smarter’s Wi-Fi Coffee Maker.