Busy office, heavy traffic, noisy neighbors… Do you wish sometimes to escape from the urban jungle we live in? The ability to find an inner peace is something we all need in our lives. Especially when living in a big city like New York. The problem is, not all of us have the opportunity to travel every weekend to the countryside or sit in the backyard after a long and hard day. In fact, most of us don’t have these opportunities. So, what should you do in order to calm yourself without leaving your home? For many people, the answer is creating an in-house Zen Garden. Its size and placement don’t matter, which makes it perfect even for small homes. A well-constructed garden will reduce your stress levels in no time. And here is how you can make it with ease. Continue reading “Guide to creating an in-house zen garden”
Tag: Creative DIYs
Tips to make your home eco-friendly
Over the past few years, the number of environmentally friendly people has gone up. You hear about “going green” and “eco-friendly” in the news and read about it on the internet. The thing is, you still don’t know how to take part in it. Because of that, we quickly forget about this idea since most of us think it takes a lot of money to make your home eco-friendly. But don’t give up just yet! The most important thing is to understand that everyone can contribute and make a difference. Everyone can take small steps in changing their lifestyle and helping our planet. Continue reading “Tips to make your home eco-friendly”
Guide on how to build a home-library
Are you a bookworm who has always dreamed of owning their own home-library? Do you love nothing more than to spend your free time reading all the timeless stories? Well, prepare yourself because good news is coming your way! Even though moving to New York has limitations, there are no boundaries for how high your imagination can soar. We are here to serve as your muse and spark your imagination, all the while giving you some tips and hints on how to build a home-library which fits every budget. What are we still waiting for? Let`s start building your library with joint effort. Continue reading “Guide on how to build a home-library”
Cheap lighting solutions for your NYC apartment
So you have decided to move to the Big Apple. It is definitely full of excitements an opportunities and you will love it. The first thing you should do is find great movers like Big Apple Movers NYC, that will guarantee a successful and stress-free move. When that is taken care of it is time to find your piece of heaven in NYC. Once you do find your perfect apartment you will probably want to adjust it to your needs. NYC apartments are sometimes notorious when it comes to lighting. But you can change all of that thanks to the cheap lighting solutions for your NYC apartment we are going to suggest. Continue reading “Cheap lighting solutions for your NYC apartment”
Small NYC apartment design tips
Moving to the Big Apple has been your dream for so long. And now you finally did it. You are here. But here, for most newcomers, means a tiny studio apartment. It’s the reality most New York newbies face upon arrival. Nevertheless, you want to feel as comfortable as possible in your new place and you need some NYC apartment design ideas. To make the best of a small living space you will need to think creatively, but it’s definitively possible to make it work. After all, you were able to find a good moving and storage NYC deal. Now the apartment design part will be a piece of cake. Continue reading “Small NYC apartment design tips”
Essential tools for DIY Home Redecoration
There has been an ongoing battle between me and my wife since the beginning of time – should we hire someone or should we do it ourselves? When I say ‘we’ I usually mean me. My wife is always in favor of hiring a professional, and I’m always all about doing it myself. It’s cheaper and it’s much more fun. Plus it’s relaxing and rewarding. But a craftsman is only as good as his tools, hence here’s somewhat of a list of tools for DIY home redecoration. Continue reading “Essential tools for DIY Home Redecoration”