January is the month for fresh beginnings. Despite the cold, many brave souls hit the running paths (or gyms) to shed their holiday pounds. Some people will begin eating salads for lunch instead of bacon cheeseburgers, and others will don nicotine patches to wean off their smoking habits. There are many ways to turn your…
Forget holiday presents—your biggest winter expense by far is heating your home. And in 2013, the Energy Information Administration predicts this winter’s gas heating prices to rise 13% from last year. But your discount carpet store has tips to reduce your heating bill this winter, and we’re not talking about energy-wasting heated carpets. Sloane’s Carpet…
It’s Broncos season, and what a season it is! Peyton Manning is leading the best offense in the league straight to the playoffs. Now only three questions remain: will we get home field advantage, will we make it all the way, and how will you decorate? Read these tips on getting in Broncos spirit, check…
As Andy Williams might say, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And with that, comes the elaborate project of transforming your home into a winter palace that exudes holiday cheer. Sloane’s Carpet Secrets, a well-managed carpet store based out of Denver, knows exactly what it takes to outfit your home for holiday success.…
The holiday season can be bittersweet for some. In many ways, it’s a happier time, when families gather and adorn each other with love and gifts. On the other hand, it can also be one of the most taxing times of the year on your wallet. Between gifts, foods, and end-of-the-year payments, it’s no wonder…
It was Pablo Picasso that once declared that, “colors, like features, follow the changes of emotions.” That is to say, there is a stark connection between our emotions and our color preferences. This can also be true the other way around. Generally speaking, we relate certain colors to certain emotions, and as such, there is…
Some home owners love the modern look of new furniture, homes and appliances. Some home owners prefer the classy, traditional antique look of their décor. The way you decorate your home is your personal preference and can say a lot about who you are, what you like and your style. But what happens when you…
Decorating a room can be quite the challenge. Think about it. The basics are easy: furniture, carpet or rugs, lighting, paint and maybe a throw pillow or two. But that’s not all you can do to really spice up a room. Look at your walls. What else do you have up there besides paint? Have…
There are many ways to create a cozy atmosphere in your house: colors, furniture and decorations. One reason why people create a cozy atmosphere is based on changes in seasons. Because we live in Denver (where we have a strong showing of all four seasons) Sloane’s is always willing to help our customers try to…
Many homeowners are accustomed to leaving certain simple home décor items just that, simple. Think of the light switch covers in your home. Are they the basic versions that were installed with the house you bought? What color are your light switch covers? Do you remember what color they are? That’s OK, because if you’re…