Guest Blogger #672, Entry #1600, September 15, 2012 We all want to believe that we are safe in our own homes. While some of us live in small communities where leaving doors unlocked is considered perfectly acceptable, others will put in alarm systems, locked gates, flood lights, and even security cameras in order to feel…
Guest Blogger #669, Entry #1591, September 13, 2012 The trend in bathrooms right now is gearing towards creating the ultimate crisp, clean spa environment. With everything trending towards clean, crisp metals, and minimalist bathrooms – why not try something different? Why not reject the trends and go for an outdoorsy, rustic style bathroom – you…
Don’t you love an open kitchen? Kitchens are truly the epicenter of our homes. Even when we throw parties, the kitchen is always the room everyone ends up socializing in. With the popularity of this room comes some downfalls, the number one pitfall being the design of the space. If your kitchen is poorly designed…
Guest Blogger #655, Entry #1564, September 6, 2012 When it comes to filing your annual (or quarterly) taxes, pretty much any kind of legitimate deduction that you can make is one that you’re after. So, did you know that there are several home renovations that qualify on the “tax deduction list”? Image via Although we…
Entry #1559, September 5, 2012 The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in your home. It is where we have the bulk of appliances and furnishings that are used on a daily basis. Having lots of activities and chores routinely done in the kitchen, you can’t help but consume electrical energy and other resources…
Entry #1556, September 4, 2012 Designers are now looking into several ways to maximize and enhance a kitchen space. Whether it’s for a limited space or not, you will surely have a design that best suit your needs. The trend in kitchen design is brought about by the desires of homeowners to be more efficient…
Guest Blogger #646, Entry #1539, August 31, 2012 Apartments use 65% less energy than single family homes! Apartment living is a lifestyle that can be greener than you might imagine. Higher density means less consumption. Because you have other dwellings on either side of you, above and below, it costs less to heat and costs…
Guest Blogger #637, Entry #1514, August 25, 2012 When it comes to the kitchen surfaces that you use while chopping your veggies, buttering your toast, and stacking your dirty dishes to cue them up for the washer, you might not think that you have very many options. But just because ceramic tile and slabs of…
Guest Blogger #633, Entry #1508, August 23, 2012 When you’ve got toddlers in the house there’s plenty to worry about. Now that they’re up and moving they can get at a whole new level of objects, and the fact that they’re using every stick of furniture to pull themselves up (and starting to climb) has…
We all love our high tech gadgets, but who wants to look at them all of the time? The devices, appliances and cables can make even the neatest home feel cluttered, but we can’t live without our time-saving tools. It’s a catch-22 that has challenged interior designers and decorators ever since electric lamp became a…
Entry #1392, July 18, 2012 Are your electrical cords, power strips, and personal devices seem like they are arguing with each other? Getting entangled cords is a common scenario at home. This is not only unpleasant to see but also dangerous electrically. It can cause a short circuit and damage your property. Whether you are…
Entry #1383, July 16, 2012 Whether you are moving into a fixer-upper home that needs renovating or you are upgrading your current home, upgrades are a necessary part of homeownership. Even though you may not be able to afford the renovations you want, finding a happy medium in price and affordability can be easier than…