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Guest Blogger: How to Grow Cleaner Air in Your Home

Guest Blog #162, Entry #637, August 31, 2011 It is a known fact that adding greenery to your home can help the indoor environment for the inhabitants. Depending on what type of plants you decorate your home with, can have added benefits, including purifying the air for your family. My Guest Blogger ... continue reading...

Green Living

Guest Blogger: How to Plan & Build a Greener Home

Guest Blog #132, Entry #601, July 28, 2011 In today's homes the quest to build a more sustainable home is on the minds of most homeowners. Whether it means using eco-conscious building materials, to being cognizant of local geographic conditions and adapting your number of window openings and the ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: Get the Look – Bathroom Design Trends in 2011

Guest Blog #127, Entry #594, July 21, 2011 Whether you are trying to get inspiration for your bathroom, or you are in need of bathroom design trends for the year, updating your bathroom is a worthwhile investment. Today, our Guest Blogger gives tips for bathroom design trends that are popular in ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: How Repairs can Make your Home Eco-Friendly

Guest Blog #93, Entry #546, June 6, 2011 As we all try to improve our home environment and green our lives, have you ever considered that home repairs can also make your home eco-friendly? While many of us think that buying all new energy efficient appliances, and all new low-flow plumbing fixtures ... continue reading...

Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: Running Out of Hot Water? An Electric Shower May be the Answer

Guest Blog #82, Entry #533, May 24, 2011 If you are tired of your shower losing hot water too often, before you get to it, today's Guest Blogger may be able to help! See how electric showers or mixing showers can help your home. ___________________________ If you live in a crowded home, it's easy ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: Eco-Friendly Kitchen Inspiration

Guest Blog #81, Entry #532, May 24, 2011 It's always a treat to find eco-friendly ways to improve your lifestyle and the Earth at the same time. Especially in the kitchen, where food, running appliances, and still keeping the aesthetics beautiful can often be a challenge. Today, our Guest ... continue reading...

Architecture

Guest Blogger: The Architects Curse

Guest Blog Entry #44, Entry #433, February 28, 2011 . For the last 12 years I have been in the architectural field, and because of the universe pointing me into another direction, I can honestly say that I don't miss the client- architect relationship. Not to say that I would never go back, ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Featured Post – Designing an Eco-Friendly Laundry-Mudroom (Video)

Entry #423, February 19, 2011 Welcome to D.I.Y. Saturday at Stagetecture! As we continue 'Making your home life easier' month here at Stagetecture, last weeks - D.I.Y. Saturday #36 - Making your Home Energy Efficient taught you simple ways to make your home more energy efficient. This week we are ... continue reading...

Green Living

Guest Blogger: 7 Green Decorating Ideas for your Home

Guest Blog Entry #42, Entry #396, January 24, 2011 In our everyday lives we are trying to find ways to improve the indoor and outdoor environment around us in which we live, play, and learn. Decorating your home should keep a responsibility to the Earth when choosing materials, and when selecting ... continue reading...

Architecture

Guest Blogger: Modern Architecture – The Debate over Value vs. Cost

Guest Blog Entry #30, Entry #318, November 1, 2010 In this modern day of housing market crisis, and decreasing home values, it's always a wonder how we value our homes versus what they cost. Whether value means sentimental, or how valuable it is to the home market, value is a subjective term that ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

Home Improvement: 7 Ways to Make Your Home Profitable

Entry #235, August 5, 2010 Are you considering on upgrading your home? What parts of your home should you put more money into, and what areas should you focus on if you plan to sell your home? These questions are common when deciding to take on a home improvement job. Consider your budget, and if ... continue reading...

Bedroom and Living

Bring natural light into your home, you’ll be happier!

Entry #45, March 21, 2010 Depending on your home - apartment, house, condo, etc.. natural light is your friend. Many people try to cover up windows with heavy drapery, shutters, and blinds. Decor is important, but your sanity is too. Read on to see how natural light can help your ... continue reading...