Install Toilet Paper Holders on the Wall

• If the dog or cat thinks attacking the toilet paper roll is the best entertainment in the house, consider installing the holder vertically on the wall instead of horizontally.

• Mount soap holders or soap dispensers by the sink area instead of having it take up valuable countertop space on the sink.

• Toothbrush holders can be wall mounted opposite the soap holder to ensure your toothbrush air dries and doesn’t come into contact with other objects or in the bathroom.

• A stylish wall-mounted cup holder is easy to reach and also saves counter top space.

Take a look around your bathroom at all the items you have lying down or sitting on the floor to see if there is a wall fixture available to hold it.  Your bathroom will be more organized and your items a bit more sanitary.

DirectBuy offers many bathroom remodeling products to help you make your bathroom more organized. From small items to large ones such as sinks, vanities and more, you’ll find great value and savings up to 50% off retail.

Bookends Around the House

Bookends don’t have to be limited to the home office . There are various styles and types of bookends to choose from that are totally suitable for display. Even if you have a few books, bookends are a great way to add some extra flair to your home décor. You can use them in the living room on a coffee table or in the kitchen to hold your cookbook collection together.

For home accessories of all types, DirectBuy has a great selection at prices up to 50% off what you’ll pay in retail stores. You may be surprised to know that DirectBuy also carries a wide selection of top quality watches and jewelry at the same great savings.

Teach Your Children Organization Skill with Toy Chests

Including a toy chest as part of your children’s bedroom furniture can help keep your child’s toys organized and safely from underfoot.  Chests even make great storage places for favorite blankets or clothing.  Select from the traditional wooden chests or those covered in fabric.

Add a Cushion for Extra Play Room and Seating

Some toy chests have bench seating at the top so kids can have a place to sit and play with all the goodies inside. Engrave the chest with your child’s name to make it even more unique.  Start making memories for your child today by giving them their own special toy chest which will last a lifetime and then some.

DirectBuy offers an extensive selection of finely crafted furniture for every room in your home – all at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices that can save up to 50% off retail.

Refrigerator Features

Some refrigerators have additional features such as pull out bins and water/ice dispensers which are nice but not essential for a garage refrigerator. The key is having adjustable shelves that can be removed or adjusted according to your food storage needs and a big enough freezer to store frozen foods.

Refrigerator Finishes

Another thing you might want to consider is the color of the refrigerator. There is no need to spend the extra money on a stainless steel refrigerator for the garage and a white refrigerator will show dirt more. Go with a  black refrigerator that won’t obviously show wear and tear as much as the other two colors.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of kitchen appliances at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The product specialists at DirectBuy can help you find unique solutions for your kitchen whether its appliances or other remodeling needs.

Exterior shutters go a long way in making your house have a finished look.  They are a design element which can give be a beautiful accent to your home.  A rising trend in exterior shutters is to make them from composite materials.  The use of solid core composites can make the shutters less susceptible to decay and wear than wood shutters.

Composite Shutters Come in Many Colors and Styles

There are designs which will perfectly complement the architectural style of your home.  Composite shutters come with factory primed finishes so you can choose a custom color.  These shutters can be painted with automotive grade paint which will hold up better through the seasons.  So put away that scraper and can of paint and install beautiful, almost maintenance free, composite shutters for your exterior window treatments.

DirectBuy offers a wide selection of home remodeling products to help you make your home what you want it to be. You will find brand-name products at great savings of up to 50% off retail on window treatments , flooring,  kitchen appliances and much more.

Wall Units With Pullout Shelving

Once you have it all assembled and in the entertainment center, you turn it on and perhaps the left stereo speaker isn’t playing or there is no audio coming from the television.  Then the aggravation and frustration begin because you can’t access the back of the components without pulling everything back out.  You can at least help yourself in that area by purchasing entertainment or wall units with pullout shelving.

Easy Access for Your Electronic Equipment

There is beautiful wall shelving available in a multitude of materials and sizes which add beauty to your home while providing easier access to all your electronic components.  Many units have predrilled holes to accommodate wires and cables.  You can even purchase custom units based on your exact needs and sizing of your equipment.

Put off getting that engineering degree but do invest in a beautiful wall unit or entertainment center with pullout shelving to store your electronic equipment.  You will be able to easily access your equipment when something goes wrong or add a new component with much less trouble.

DirectBuy offers a wide selection of home entertainment equipment at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices. You can purchase quality home electronic equipment and more at savings up to 50% off retail to help you stay within your spending plan.

Ceramic Tile for Durability

Ceramic tile is very durable, making it an ideal kitchen flooring choice for just about anyone. Families with children and pets will appreciate it even more because it’s stain and scratch resistant.

Ceramic Tile for Easy Maintenance

Even though ceramic tile flooring is durable, it does call for some maintenance to keep your new floors looking good for as long as possible. You can steam mop your floors or mop them the old-fashioned way with vinegar and water or a gentle and non-abrasive cleaner that won’t leave residue on the floor.

DirectBuy offers flooring solutions for every room in your home – all in one convenient location and all at manufacturer-direct prices that allow you to choose high quality products for kitchen remodeling and stay within your flooring budget.

Tips to Give Your Linen Closet Efficiency and Style

Add moveable shelves that can accommodate items such as sheets, napkins, table cloths, placemats and towels. If you have moveable shelves rather than permanent shelves, you can create areas to neatly store the smaller items, while making sure you have a wider area for your sheets, table cloths and towels.

Utilize Labeled Containers to Store Small Items

Baskets and bins can also provide a way to store the small items, especially those you don’t use on a daily basis. Placing these at the top of the closet is also a good idea allowing you to keep the things you need more often within reach. Be sure to label the containers so you can easily pull out what you need and replace them when you’re done.

For a little touch of style in your linen closet, line your shelves with wallpaper that coordinates with your bathroom colors. You can even line the back wall of the closet with the same wallpaper or paint it in a coordinating color.

DirectBuy offers a wide range of home furnishings and accessories to help you create efficiency and style in your home – all at savings up to 50% off retail prices.

Two Important Considerations

There are many ways to plan and create a mud room that will work well for the size of your family and the location in which you live. These are surely two very important elements to consider.

Functional Elements to Consider in Your Mud Room:

• A Built-In Bench – design a bench with built-in storage by adding a top that lifts.
• Open Lockers –for coats, bags and outer clothing layers that need to come off when you come inside
• Cubbies – storage for shoes, hats, glovesHooks – several hooks inside the lockers allow damp clothing items to dry
• Baskets – a basket in the bottom of each cubby can hold a multitude of items that will be right where you need them when it’s time to go back outside.
• Sturdy Rug – choose a sturdy rug that will catch debris and make cleaning easier

Painting your mudroom in a bright, cheerful color will add a welcoming touch. You can coordinate the colors by painting the inside of the lockers and cubbies a darker shade for a very stylish look.

DirectBuy has a wide range of home improvement products at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices to help you make your home more functional while saving up to 50% off retail prices.

Here are the main steps involved with wallpapering a room:

1. Prepare your walls by removing dust and dirt, spackling cracks, and removing old wallpaper if necessary
2. Choose your starting point to determine where the first strip of wallpaper will go
3. Cut the wall paper to the proper length to make sure patterns match
4. Activate adhesive on pre-pasted paper by dipping it into room temperature water
5. Apply wallpaper paste
6. Hang the wallpaper starting at the ceiling
7. Remove excess wallpaper
8. Smooth the corners of the wallpaper
9. Apply the next strip of wallpaper while making sure it overlaps the previous strip by at least 1 inch
10. Repeat steps 1-9

The above steps are helpful reminders but make sure you read the instructions that come with your particular wallpaper. Each brand is different and you need to follow their set of guidelines to complete this home remodeling project successfully.

For more design tips and ideas, consult the experts at your local DirectBuy showroom. DirectBuy has a beautiful selection of home improvement products at wholesale prices every day. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything – including the kitchen sink – for in and around your home.

Faux Leather Furniture – Vegan Friendly

Faux leather furniture is made from other materials besides animal skins so they are extremely vegetarian and vegan friendly. Other names for faux leather furniture include leatherette, pleather, and naugahyde.

Look for Environmentally Friendly Styles

While some faux leather styles are not environmentally friendly there are some biodegradable forms of polyurethane leather, you just have to look a little harder and be prepared to spend more money.

For faux leather that best suits your lifestyle, check out DirectBuy where you will find a beautiful selection of faux leather furniture and accessories to create a rich, luxurious ambiance in your home. Let the experts at DirectBuy help you choose the furniture and coordinating accessories that fit your lifestyle.

And just like most other things in life, variety spices things up. So consider a range of textures to add interest, dimension and comfort to your bedroom.

Depending on your particular style, here are a few ideas to get you started in the right direction:

If you like a sleek, modern style, consider plastic, smooth grained leather, stainless steel, teak furniture/ flooring.

A soft romantic style can be enhanced with velvety throws, lace, painted furniture, hand-made rugs.

The traditional bedroom will benefit from a variety of woven wools, gilded frames, silk fabrics, polished wood furniture, hardwood flooring with nice hand-tufted rugs.

To create a cozy country look go for chenille bed spreads and throws, blown glass accessories, braided rugs in colors to carry out your color scheme, old metals – not shiny, the well-worn furniture look.

Whatever your style in bedroom furniture , you will surely find a wide choice with DirectBuy . Great savings of up to 50% off can help you stay within your budget as you update your bedroom.

Window Blinds – prevent heat from the inside of your home from leaking outside. There are different kinds of blinds to choose from such as bamboo blinds, aluminum blinds, shutter blinds and more.

Shades – if you have good windows without drafts and cracks, shades can boost the thermal comfort in your home. One of the most popular types of shades are roman but other styles include roller and solar just to name a few.

Curtains – curtains can be installed in addition to window blinds for a layering effect that can help you keep even more warmth in your home. The type of curtain you choose is completely up to you and your décor.

Whatever your home improvement project may be, whether window treatments , furniture , or appliances , DirectBuy offers a wide selection of top-quality, brand-name products that can save up to 50% off retail prices.

Carpet: Majority rules that carpet is not the way to go if you are an allergy sufferer. If you insist on having carpet in your home, make sure it is low allergen. Carpet tends to be more affordable than other flooring but it can affect your allergies.

Tile: Tile floors are popular because they are durable and low maintenance. But it can be a jolt in the morning to step onto a cold tile floor. Use rugs by your bed, in your bathroom, the kitchen and anywhere else you want to put some warmth between your feet and the floor – at least rugs can be washed if they build-up with dust.

Hardwood: Hardwood is another type of low-allergen flooring but it tends to be more expensive than carpet and tile. If you have the home remodeling budget to afford it, go for it. If not, carpet and tile are more affordable.

DirectBuy has a beautiful selection of flooring at wholesale prices every day. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything – including a large selection of flooring – for in and around your home.

Desk

The type of desk you need is totally up to you. You may need a computer desk to house your equipment or maybe a simple writing desk is enough. If you do have to share your home office space with a guest room, consider a secretary desk that fold away into a multi-functional piece of furniture when not in use.

Bookcase

No home office would be complete without a bookcase to hold all of your books, knick knacks and other organizational items. Having a bookcase can help keep your desk uncluttered. Bookcases come in all styles and colors but make sure it coordinates with the rest of your home office furniture.

File Cabinet

To keep papers private and organized, stick them in a file cabinet. File cabinets are typically thought of as being metal but today’s styles come in various options to coordinate with home office furniture and blend more seamlessly into your home décor.

DirectBuy carries a wide selection of home office furniture , filing cabinets and accessories to help you get organized. You’ll find most everything you need for your home remodeling, decorating or building project.

Small rooms are often part of the package when we purchase a pre-owned home. If knocking out walls is not in the near future for you, here are some tips to help you create the look of a larger room in a small space.

Paint with Lighter, Brighter Colors

Lighter colors reflect more light than darker colors and help to enhance the effect of natural light as well. When choosing your wall colors for small rooms, think light and bright.

Painting Your Moldings

Many people choose white molding and you can’t go wrong with this option if your room is small. Even if you choose off-white or a creamy shade lighter than your walls, you will be going in the right direction.

Choose Furniture That Fits the Room Size

Obviously, if you put big overstuffed furniture into a small room, you won’t have much space left. So go for the furniture that is more suitable for a smaller area. Stick with simple lines and slim shapes to optimize your space.

Home Decorating with style and class is easy at DirectBuy where you will find many options and great savings with manufacturer-direct prices.

Cleaning Your Fireplace Properly is Very Important

Not only is a proper cleaning necessary to keep your fires burning brighter, it’s also the smart thing to do to make sure your fireplace is as safe as it can be. Hiring a chimney sweep with the right equipment is the best idea. A chimney sweep can also spot and repair cracks and any other problems that might be a fire hazard.

Choose Fireplace Tools To Help You Get The Job Done Right

Once your fireplace is ready for its first fire, you need to be prepared with the right tools. If you’ve been using the same tongs and poker for eons, it’s time to break down and purchase a new set that will allow you to keep the fire going for hours without the frustration of a loose handle or broken tip. Tending the fire is much easier and safer with good tools.

DirectBuy offers a wide selection of home furnishings and accessories to help you create a safe, comfortable environment. Manufacturer-direct prices on furniture , appliances and more can help you save up to 50% on your budget.

When choosing pillows the sky’s the limit. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Accent pillows work great for beds and sofas and floor pillows are fun to toss and stack in a corner while also pulling double duty as extra seating around the living room or family room.

The type of pillow you choose is completely up to you. Go for bold and bright colors, swap them out for more seasonal colors or choose wild and funky prints to give your room pizzazz.

DirectBuy offers a wide selection of furniture and accent furniture for your dining room , living room , bedrooms and more – all at prices up to 50% off retail.

Modern Furniture Can Also Be Comfortable

Most modern furniture has clean shapes and lines. While it may not always look like the most comfortable furniture, it can be. You really won’t know until you test it out and see that modern furniture styles can provide plush comfort as well.

The great thing about modern furniture is that it blends seamlessly with your existing style. Whether that’s county or the more ornate look of a Paris apartment, it will look great either way.

DirectBuy offers an extensive selection of furniture for your home. You can purchase top quality living room furniture , bedroom furniture and more at wholesale prices that can save up to 50% off what you would pay retail. If you’re building or remodeling, you should discover DirectBuy.

Out with the Old – really go through your closet and evaluate what you wear and what you don’t. Toss what you don’t wear (or don’t wear that often) into a pile and donate it to a local charity. If you have not worn it by now, chances are you never will and you can help someone else by donating your old clothes.

Get Shoe Boxes or a Rack – if your shoes or all over the place, try to locate the original shoe box that came with the shoes when you purchased them and stack them on top of each other to save space. If you don’t have the original shoe boxes, buy plastic storage boxes or a shoe rack to put them on. This will take more shoes off the floor and give you more room. It also helps you assess what you have making your dressing routine a lot easier.

Whatever your remodeling needs may be, DirectBuy offers a wide range of home improvement and remodeling products to help you get the job done. You can also find an extensive selection of furniture for every room in your home at savings up to 50% off retail.