Tom McNeill of Acorn Action's Blog

Posted on 02/20/2022

Soundproofing: Ways to Make Your Home Your Auditory Sanctuary

Sound can easily pass through walls and disturb other family members in your house or neighbors if you live in an apartment or townhome. You might also be interested in blocking sounds coming into your home or a room within your home. Soundproofing offers a convenient way to have better control over the amount of noise in a...

Audio

Diy

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Posted on 02/13/2022

Less is more: Why you should consider a minimal living room

Is a minimal living room design right for you? If you're interested in designing a room that's sleek without being too formal, this particular style might be worth trying. Here are some more details and reasons to consider a minimalist style for your living room: It works for rooms of any size Minimal living rooms don't need to...

Design

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Posted on 02/06/2022

Woodworking Crafts for a Personal Touch

If you have recently moved into a new home, one of the best ways to make it feel like yours is to add a few personal touches. Crafting in your new house can help you feel more comfortable and at ease, and you can always use the finished products as furniture, decorations or accent pieces in your house....

Arts And Crafts

Crafts

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Posted on 01/30/2022

Tips for Setting Up a Retro Arcade for Your Home

If you have fond memories of playing video games at a local arcade, you can recreate that experience in your home. While it might sound complicated, creating a retro arcade in your home can be a simple project. Gather the Games You Want Think about the games you want to include in your retro arcade. If you still...

Entertainment

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Posted on 01/23/2022

Custom Homes: How to Read Your Custom Line Plans

When you look at the plans for your custom home, you might not understand what you’re seeing at first. These plans contain many symbols that can be hard to interpret without architectural knowledge. One of the most common types of symbols that appear on house plans are lines. You might notice several kinds of lines on your house...

Blue Prints

Building

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Posted on 01/16/2022

Try These DIY Kitchen Renovation Hacks

Updating your kitchen doesn’t always mean doing a full renovation. There is an entire list of smaller projects you can accomplish on your own that will have a major impact on the whole look and feel of your kitchen. Here we’ve put together some ways to make big changes to your kitchen with no renovation required. Transform Cabinets...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 01/09/2022

Planting on a Slope: Prevent Erosion With These Gardening Tips

Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...

Erosion

Gardening

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Posted on 01/02/2022

Which Mistakes Could Cost Your Home Renovation Projects

Remodeling or renovating gives you an opportunity to give your house a fresh appearance. Whether you’ll be doing a simple remodeling project or a major one, it’s important to do some careful planning first. Otherwise, you could end up making costly mistakes or not being satisfied with the results of your remodeling project. Avoid doing the following when...

Building Codes

Contractor

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Posted on 12/26/2021

3 Easy Ways to Hide Your Radiator

Does your home have a wall radiator you wish you could hide? While immobile, radiators can be hidden or disguised in plenty of creative ways. If you're looking for smart and safe ways to make your radiator less of an eyesore, here are some ideas to try. Upcycled Iron A clever way to hide your radiator while also...

Home Decor

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Posted on 12/19/2021

How to Design a Container Garden

Container gardens are a plant-lover’s art form. With so much room for creativity and combinations of plants and flowers, you can achieve countless eye-catching designs. However, the amount of choices can also seem daunting. How do you know which plants to choose for your container? Here are some basic tips to help you choose the best companion plants...

Container Gardening

Flowers

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Posted on 12/12/2021

Decorating Your Outdoor Spaces: A Beginner's Guide

Decorative items can make an enormous impact on the entire design of an outdoor space. Whether used sparingly or to create chic, creative clutter, accessories are the way to upgrade a patio or porch and make it truly your own. However, it’s hard to know where to begin. How do you use decorative accents to create your own...

Patio Furniture

Decor

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Posted on 02/22/2022

39a Wethersfield Avenue #a, Hartford, CT 06114 is now new to the market!

Nice unit with first floor access. 2 full baths and eat in size kitchen with bar counter too. 2 bedrooms on the lower level. A third room could be used as a bedroom if...

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