Since the housing market crash, everyone has been a little wary about the lending process, from banks and other lending institutions to average Joe’s looking to purchase their first home. It’s no wonder when once consider the massive and ongoing layoffs and home foreclosures that have punctuated the “Great Recession”. And with the economy still…
Guest Blogger #320, Entry #886, January 8, 2012 People have an obsession with size. Bigger is thought to be better. Everyone seems to want more. Sometimes, however, more is less, and bigger is a gigantic waste of money and space. Sometimes it is better to be smaller, tidier, sometimes it is better to be brief….
Guest Blogger #280, Entry #808, December 2, 2011 Most homeowners put a premium on usable space. Because we live in a consumer society, we’re not only driven to work hard and earn lots of money, but also to spend our disposable income on “stuff”, be it food, entertainment, transportation, vacations, or home goods (for example). …
Guest Blogger #251, Entry #754, November 10, 2011 Most parents are content to populate an infant’s room with pieces that are new and modular or even hand-me-downs from family or friends that no longer need a crib or changing table. After all, babies don’t know the difference. But as your kids grow, you may want…
Guest Blog #123, Entry #589, July 16, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Have you experienced water or moisture damage to your hardwood flooring? Even if you haven’t yet, would you know how to repair your current floor if you did? Today, our Guest Blogger gives tips for repairing yours and what products are good for the…
Guest Blog #65, Entry #506, April 27, 2011 Me and the family just got back from our family road trip to visit the in-laws. While the Walt Disney trip is about 6-7 hours away by car, everytime we take the trip it seems like 10-15 hours with 2 teenagers and a 5 year old daughter!…
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, but I…
Entry #407, February 4, 2011 Can you believe we are already on day 3 of Stagetecture’s – ‘Astrology in your home’ debut? We have covered the Fire Signs – Aries, Leo & Sagittarius, & the Earth Signs – Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Today it is time for the Air Signs – Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius….
Entry #354, December 11, 2010 Happy Holiday D.I.Y. Saturday at Stagetecture! Depending on your home traditions, many people enjoy repeating the last years ceremonies, rituals and cooking traditions. For those of you who enjoy it, I say – Keep up what you’re doing! For others that want to add new traditions, or just put a…