Guest Blogger #361, Entry #944, February 7, 2012 When it comes to promoting an environment geared towards academics within the home, most parents fall back on homework at the kitchen table, at least until dinner, when everything has to be cleared away. Or perhaps you have your kids do their homework in the living room…
Guest Blogger #360, Entry #943, February 7, 2012 As an executive that works outside the home, you might not think that the design of your house has any effect on your efficiency at the office. And yet, there are many ways in which the layout in your personal space can drastically affect your schedule in…
Guest Blogger #358, Entry #941, February 6, 2012 Often, dorm rooms come with a few basic pieces of furniture for you to work with: a desk and chair, a bed, and a closet of some sort. In fact, most come with duplicates of these items (for you and a roommate) but very little space in…
The nice thing about planning a child’s birthday party is that, as a bunch, they’re pretty easy to please. With cake, presents, and some room to run around, you hardly need more to make the party a success. And yet, you probably want to make your child’s special day a bit more exciting. While you…
Guest Blogger #342, Entry #915, January 23, 2012 Whether you have the extra space in your home or not, you’d probably like to create at least one room that will allow you to forget about the hustle and bustle of your daily life and escape to a sanctuary filled with some of your favorite pastimes…
Guest Blogger #339, Entry #911, January 21, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! This week instead of focusing only on home owner type do it yourself projects, I realized apartment and condo dwellers need ideas and inspiration too! Decorating a small apartment is often a challenge for many, especially when you aren’t allowed to paint the walls…
Guest Blogger #325, Entry #894, January 12, 2012 When you purchase an older house, like I did, most likely you are a first time homebuyer. Older houses are great because you can get this amazing duality that the land makes the price higher, but the house is in such disrepair that it can lower the…
Guest Blogger #324, Entry #893, January 12, 2012 Looking for some inspiration for home projects? Want to save money and make simple repairs at home? Welding has been around for thousands of years and has advanced a great deal. Today, even a novice can make plumbing repairs or create beautiful garden furniture with just a…
Guest Blogger #320, Entry #888, January 9, 2012 The benefits of having an outdoor fire pit are pretty clear. Almost automatically, most of you probably picture a fixed fire pit made out of sand, brick, and stone. These types of fire pits are pretty nice for the most part and can add some real value…
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….
Entry #874, January 2, 2012 Now that the hustle and bustle is over from the holidays, subtle winter white is a gorgeous color to bring into your interiors. Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, winter white fits in almost any decor. Depending on the fabrics you choose – heavier wool, and denim…
Entry #863, December 27, 2011 The clock is ticking down to the last few days of 2011 and holiday partying is always a cherished tradition with family and friends. If you are planning on entertaining, or you just want your home to look festive for ringing in the New Year – look at these Martha…