Whether you lack the space for an added piece, such as a nightstand or free-standing bookcase, or you simply need extra storage, a Bookcase Bed might just be the piece you need to complete your child’s bedroom. The Bedroom Source carries several options for you, and we’re proud to showcase a few of our favorites. […]
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Recommended Bookcase Beds for Kids, Part 1
Maybe a full-sized bookcase won’t fit in your child’s bedroom, or you don’t need quite as much space as one would provide. Enter the Bookcase Bed. As a subset of the Storage Bed category, this combination piece is one for the books! The Madison Bookcase Bed On display in our Long Island Showroom, the Madison […]
Why You Should Ditch the Baby Monitor, Reason #1: Price
Okay, we’re not encouraging you to go all out-of-sight-out-of-mind in your parenting, here. There is a time to relinquish helicopter parenting and give your kids a little freedom, but clearly the infant and toddler years aren’t that time. What we are suggesting is that you think outside the baby box and reconsider purchasing a product […]
Tropical Decking Alternatives from J. Gibson McIlvain
While Ipe and Cumaru are certainly our most popular decking species, we also offer several other species options for those who wish to save a little money or branch out into less commonly chartered territory. Alternative #1: Jatoba Also known as Brazilian Cherry, Jatoba is crossing over from interior flooring to a highly prized decking […]
Snap, Crackle, or Pop? (Interpreting Your Knee Noises)
While it’s good to try to discipline your body and strengthen your muscles, the “no pain, no gain” concept isn’t always wise. Sometimes we need to listen to our bodies so we don’t cause lasting damage. Many knee patients want to know why their knees make noises. Are your knees trying to tell you something? […]
How To Save with X10 Home Security System Kits, Part 2
As with the starter home security kits described in a previous post, these larger kits include 5 layers of protection against would-be intruders and theft. By including both preventive measures and multiple triggers for alarms, you can rest assured with SecuriLINK, knowing your home and possessions will be protected even when you’re away, and your […]
How To Save with X10 Home Security System Kits, Part 1
The foundation of any X10 Home Security Kit is either the SC1200 SecuriLINK Security Console or the SC1200-GSM Cellular SecuriLINK Security Console with GSM. However, from there, you can feel free to custom-build your own personal SecuriLINK Home Security System to coordinate with your existing X10 Home Automation System. When you purchase one of eight […]
What You Should Know About X10 Airsight Security Cameras
An excellent addition to any X10 Home Security System, Airsight indoor and outdoor security cameras provide high-tech, low-cost electronic surveillance of your home and its vicinity. With features such as pan and tilt, 2-way voice communication, and Hi Definition video, the various X10 Airsight camera models can be used for all levels of home security […]
Modern Design and Premium Hardwood Floors
Streamlined design, a tight color pallet, and minimalist accessories — these are some of the guiding principles of Modern décor. Also referred to as Mid-Century Modern, this decorating style that became popular during the 1920s to 1950s heavily influences the Contemporary design trends of 2016. Also referred to as retro, Modern design is enjoying a […]
Hardwood Floors Ideal for Contemporary Design
What, exactly, is “Contemporary” design? It’s actually a fluid term that encompasses whatever design trends are currently in vogue, at any given time. Think of the term “contemporary,” in general: It refers to something or someone existing during the same time, or era. In similar fashion, Contemporary interior design consists of an ever-changing set of […]
Hardwood Floors at the Heart of Mission Style Design
Uncluttered, yet relaxed; simple, yet refined. Those seemingly opposing ideals come together in the Mission style of interior design. Also known as the “Arts and Crafts” decorating style, it’s inspired by both nature and fine craftsmanship. It first came into vogue during the 1860s, in response to the extremely ornate Victorian style which was at […]
Transceivers: Heart of Your X10 Home Automation System
If you’ve read previous posts about our starter kits, lamp modules, A/V equipment integration, wireless controllers, and decorator wall switches, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a common denominator: The Transceiver. While most X10 signals are relayed through your home’s existing wiring, the command signals you send through your wireless controller have to be connected into […]
Parenting: Overcoming Online Obstacles, Part 3
Today’s kids — iGen, as they’re being called — are plugged in. But some are toying with the phrase “online native” that’s used to describe them, and calling them “online naïve.” They might not believe everything they see on TV, but they’re pretty likely to think everything they see online is true, or at least […]
Parenting: Overcoming Online Obstacles, Part 2
Apart from actual dangers that put kids lives at risk, even time spent innocently “hanging out” online can cause problems for kids, down the road. Today’s kids are being referred to as Generation Z, or iGen, because starting at very young ages, they’ve been online. A lot. In Part 1, we looked at how their […]
Parenting: Overcoming Online Obstacles, Part 1
Over half of those in Generation Z (kids born between the years 1996 and 2011) are getting their first cell phones before their seventh birthday. Also referred to as iGen, today’s kids ages 5-19 are considered the first true digital natives — those who don’t remember a time before social networking or smart phones — […]