Decorating Ideas That Will Add Interest Toward Your New DJK Home

When it comes down to decorating your new DJK home, you should look at the interior of your new DJK home with the same discerning eye and taste as you would choosing your outfit for an important occasion. Classic and timeless pieces are what you will want to choose to anchor your room to make it feel more comfortable and inviting while also showing your taste and personality.

Here are some great decorating ideas that should get you going in the right direction for adding some personality and taste to the rooms in your new DJK home.

Books are a sure way to add instant character and style to your room. Try stacking books on your entry table, coffee table, side table, and on open shelves. Top them off with a favorite accessory to give them even more eye appeal.

Frames are another great way to personalize a room in your new DJK home. Try grouping frames of different sizes together for a more dramatic effect and are great for bringing visual impact into your DJK room or fill an empty wall on a family room with a gallery of black and white family photos.

Pictures and wall art that complement the color and style of the decor of a room are a great choice.

Flowers and houseplants introduce a bit of nature and warmth into your DJK home.

Area rugs define a conversation area within a large space.

Candles in glass hurricanes, long tapers candles and glass votives are a great way to create ambiance and a flattering glow in a room.

Pair a glass or ceramic face with a stacked decorative boxes and an interesting accessory on a tray to create interest and add character to the rooms in your new DJK home.

It is important to remember that mixing old and new pieces is a great way to make your new DJK home look one of a kind and original to your own personality and tastes.

DJK's Checklist To Prepare Your Home For The Approaching Colder Weathe

As the cooler Fall weather approaches there is no perfect time to take care of the little things that may cause a lot of trouble to your home and health as the colder weather settles in. Though a DJK Home has been built to outperform almost anything that it endures, it is important to take a few additional steps in order to make your home overcome the long winter ahead without any problems. The list of tasks to keep in mind will help save you money and make your life a little less stressful this winter. 

• Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts.
  
• Inspect your roof for damaged or curled shingles, corroded flashing, or leaky vents.
  
• Inspect your home for any air leaks near windows and doors leading to the outdoors
  
• Inspect Your Walkway, Driveway, & Steps for any cracks or imperfections
  
• Prepare to shut off your outside faucets and in-ground irrigation systems
  
• Clean or replace dirty furnace filters
  
• Have your furnace inspected
• Check your fireplaces for soot or creosote build up
  
• Ensure your humidifier is operating efficiently
  
• Test smoke and CO monitors, inspect (install) fire extinguishers, and do some early-on fall cleaning of hazardous household chemicals or materials.
  
• Clear space around heaters, furnaces, and other heat producing appliances that may ignite if placed too close.

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