Entry #237, August 7, 2010 A few DIY Saturday’s ago I showed you how to install a water feature for your backyard. What backyard would be complete without a fire pit?! They can be used in the summer for evening s’mores and lighting up the backyard for your guests to gather around. In the winter…
Entry #235, August 5, 2010 Are you considering on upgrading your home? What parts of your home should you put more money into, and what areas should you focus on if you plan to sell your home? These questions are common when deciding to take on a home improvement job. Consider your budget, and if…
Welcome to DIY Saturday on Stagetecture! Today I thought I’d focus on glass tile backsplash installation. A backsplash can go right at the counter up to a certain height or can extend all the way up to bottom of the upper cabinets. This is all up to your preference and style that you want your…
Entry #215, July 17, 2010 Crown molding is one of those features of a home that can take a room from “so-so” to gorgeous! When selling your home, crown molding is a feature that appeals to most home buyers and home owner’s love boasting about the amenity. There are some misconceptions about installing crown molding,…
Entry #214, July 16, 2010 Of the three houses that we’ve owned, the Gibson home that we moved into this last December has the noisiest bathroom exhaust fan in it! It seems as though the constant hum is an annoyance that we’ve become accustomed to. I came across this article from DIY Life that shows…
Entry #208, July 10, 2010 Are you tired of going in your closets and not finding what you went in for? Closet organization is a necessity for sanity and efficiency. Depending on the quantity, and different categories of clothes, you will want to pick the material that matches your use. Steps: 1.) Declutter and purge!…
Entry #201, July 3, 2010 (‘Entry’ and ‘Featured’ posts now combined) Painting techniques on your walls is a great alternative to wall paper, and is as versatile as painting. Ralph Lauren Home is truly one of the best sources to me for inspiration. Whether it’s for color inspiration, techniques, or just daydreaming, visit the Ralph…
Entry #123, June 26, 2010 Here we are, already at D.I.Y. Saturday #6 and next weekend is the 4th of July holiday. Are you planning on having guests over? Even if it’s just going to be you and the family watching fireworks from the backyard, how does the backyard look? For most of us, by…
Entry #116, June 19, 2010 In honor of Father’s Day tomorrow, I thought I would showcase a room that Father’s like to call their own. Entertainment Rooms or affectionately called “Man Caves”. Traditionally, DIY Saturday’s focused on projects and resources to help you start and finish a home project. Today – let’s see what items…
Entry #112, June 15, 2010 On my first DIY Saturday – Before and After Rooms, I showed you resources to help you tackle your home projects. I found this article on Southern Living – Our 20 Best Before and After’s. I love looking at how home’s can be transformed from the outdated, run-down and simple…
Guest Blog Entry #10 – June 12, 2010 Last week’s DIY Saturday #3 was all about laminate wood flooring. What if you still enjoy real hardwood flooring, but don’t really know how to maintain? Today’s post is for hardwood floor owners, as well as those thinking of buying hardwood flooring. Even if you aren’t in…
Entry #106, June 5, 2010 We’re into week 3 already in our D.I.Y. Saturday’s! Week #1 – Before and After Room resources, Week #2 – Home Improvement store resources, and today – Laminate Wood Flooring. Ready to install wood flooring in your home? Whether you decide to install it yourself, or to use a professional…