Entry #371, December 31, 2010 Best of 2010 – #1 “D.I.Y. Saturday #11 – Installing a Glass Tile Backsplash” We continue with the Best of 2010 on Stagetecture. From December 27 – December 31st I am counting down the top 5 blog posts on Stagetecture. These are based on the posts that received the most…
Everywhere you look from top music, to top fashion styles, the last week of the year is always saved for finding out what we loved for the last year. I thought this week I would highlight the top 5 Stagetecture posts this year! These are based on searches and visits to the page. I will…
Guest Blog Entry #35, Entry #351, December 8, 2010 Growing up in Colorado, and Arizona my mother always had a southwestern decorating style. From the beautiful rust and golden yellows on our walls to the Native American hand crafted pottery, rugs and jewelery that she admired and adorned our home in, I’ve always been exposed…
Entry #328, November 11, 2010 One of the great things about writing about your home is there is a unlimited amount of topics. Yesterday, while flipping through an exterior home accessory website I came across doormats. I’m not talking the typical “Welcome”, or “The Cats Run This House” doormat. I mean modern useful doormats. From…
Entry #304, October 18, 2010 In your home, upgrading your appliances, finishes, and systems can be by choice or by necessity. If your home is older you may need to upgrade it to keep up current homes. While if you have a relatively newer house, but bought the lowest end finishes, your home may not…
Entry #302, October 16, 2010 Your window frames of your house are one entity that is forgotten when you prepare the exterior of your home. From moisture, elements, bugs, and time can all take their daily toll on window frames. In order to keep them looking good you should paint them on a regular basis. …
Entry #300, October 14, 2010 I’m super excited that I have finally hit Entry #300 for Stagetecture! Who knew you could talk so much about homes? Now I realize there is unlimited topics about our humble abodes! I found it fitting to bring out an article from the archives. The process of selling your home…
Entry #287, October 1, 2010 I’m always amazed at how many homes are still on the market. The housing market has shown an improvement over the last few months but the average is still well below normal. If you are looking for a home, aside from the price what features are you looking for? Do…
Entry #285, September 24, 2010 Since the home market crisis over the last two years it has been easy to pin blame on why your home isn’t selling. Although, there also could be another root of blame… your own home isn’t appealing to buyers. If you are serious about selling your home, the following tips…
Entry #273, September 12, 2010 Multistory homes are always intriguing to me, as to how the stairs are handled. In some homes the stairs are an afterthought and never receive enough design effort put into them. While other homes treat the stairs as an architectural element and it shows. Here are a few stairs that…
Guest Blog Entry #21, Entry #269, September 8, 2010 A few weeks ago, the DIY Stagetecture Saturday was about how to install outdoor landscape lighting. Outdoor lighting can make the difference between your home looking inviting to guests at night, or being able to enjoy your home past sunset. Today, I welcome Paul Gosselin from…
Entry #259, August 29, 2010 A few months ago i featured a post about activities you can take in your home to help save money and be more energy efficient. Today, let’s talk about actions you can take for your home to be more energy efficient. Some items will require you to spend a decent…