Entry #466, April 2, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Welcome to the first weekend in April and the front of your home has seen better days! The harsh winter has been rough on your lawn, plant beds, driveway and walkways, and it's time to start thinking how you are going to improve your curb appeal. The ... continue reading...
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Greenopolis – Community Gets Rewarded for Recycling
Entry #455, March 22, 2011 As we continue through "Renew your Home" month on Stagetecture, I'm always looking for ways for homeowners to not only reinvent themselves, their homes, and their practices, but the Earth's resources. Today, I ran across Greenopolis - an online community, and in the ... continue reading...
Creating Outdoor Spaces for Special Needs to Enjoy
Guest Blog #48, Entry #447, March 14, 2011 When we create outdoor spaces, from our porches and decks, to the stepping stone garden that meanders around our house, do we ever think about is this area accessible for all? Outdoor spaces especially have the characteristics of being uneven, narrow, and ... continue reading...
Waking Up Early – Salvage your Day Before it Starts
Entry #404, February 1, 2011 Happy February Stagetecture readers! Today kicks off "Making your home life easier month!" (Yes, it does not roll off the tongue as easy as I would like it to!" HA! Here's the point: this month we will focus on productivity tips, home decor tips that are simple, ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday #34 – How to Organize your Basement (Video)
Entry #401, January 29, 2011 We are down to the last DIY Saturday on organization for January's organization month! It has been great: I showed you how to: Organize your Kitchen Pantry Organize your Garage Creating a DIY Home Theater Today we are going to focus on the very ... continue reading...
How to Create Family Thanksgiving Memories to Last a Lifetime
Entry #340, November 23, 2010 Beyond the preparation and the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Thanksgiving, there is something more it represents. Memories. I can still remember past ones when I was younger, sometimes we visited relatives, often times people came to our home. I reached into ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday #26 – How to Make Your Guest Room Welcoming for the Holidays
Entry #330, November 13, 2010 In a few weeks the relatives and friends will start arriving at your door, and your home will turn into a bed and breakfast! For most, this is exciting, for others the thought of having to squeeze suitcases into cramped closets and making the guest rooms (s) look nice ... continue reading...
Kitchen Organization: Week #4 – Make your Kitchen Beautiful!
Entry #327, November 10, 2010 Here we are, coming down the home stretch! Week #4 of The Kitchen Cure has you beautifying your kitchen and planning a dinner party. This Week: Beautify and Plan a Dinner Party • Time Left: Finish line is in site! One last week of hard work. • Cure Takers: ... continue reading...
Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Adults
Entry #317, October 31, 2010 Happy Halloween Stagetecture readers! We've finally gotten to the day that kids and adults enjoy having fun and dressing up to go Trick-or-Treating. If you are still looking for last minute costume ideas, look at yesterday's post. Today I have a simple list for ... continue reading...
Bathroom Innovation: Automatic Fixtures Give New Meaning to Luxury
Entry #290, October 4, 2010 After coming from Madison, Wisconsin last week visiting Sub-Zero/Wolf kitchen appliances, I am all about finding cutting edge technology for the home. While I was flipping through the latest Florida Design magazine I ran across an innovative plumbing fixture manufacturer ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday #20 – How to Properly Clean Gutters and Downspouts
Entry #288, October 2, 2010 It is already the beginning of October and we are up to #20 on our DIY Saturday's! It is officially fall and time to start getting your home prepared for the fall and upcoming winter months. Today we are focusing on cleaning out the gutters and downspouts of your home. ... continue reading...
4 Must-Do Chores Before the End of Summer!
Entry #255, August 25, 2010 As fall approaches do you have any summer items that you still need to take care of? I showed you how to start your home maintenance checklist before the fall arrives to save you money. How about those items that started at the top of your list, but somehow are still ... continue reading...