Guest Blogger #370, Entry #958, February 14, 2012 Whether you’re looking for a few simple ways to green up your home design or you’re totally committed to earning a LEED certification with your building project, you may be wondering how to get started. Unless you’re an expert in eco-friendly building design or you happen to…
Entry #938, February 6, 2012 In two days I will be traveling to New York City for Brizo’s Fashion Design Event. For the last few weeks I have been salivating over Selling New York on HGTV and thought about how it would be to live in an urban loft. While it isn’t for everyone, the…
Guest Blogger #300, Entry #840, December 16, 2011 It seems to be the case in most family homes that there simply isn’t enough space to accommodate everyone’s needs. Whether the kids lack adequate storage for their many toys, there are backpacks and shoes spilling out of cubby holes, or your cozy den has been turned…
Guest Blog #223, Entry #719, October 24, 2011 All homes have bathrooms, but when it comes to interior design, they tend to get overlooked. While it may not have the same prominence as the living room or kitchen, you still want your bathroom to look nice. The easiest way to do this is to create…
Guest Blog #208, Entry #699, October 12, 2011 This is an exciting time in the bathroom industry. Innovation and technology have led to many new styles and design options. It is easy to be overwhelmed with so many choices, but they are also able to find exactly what they desire this way. It is impossible…
Guest Blog #132, Entry #601, July 28, 2011 In today’s homes the quest to build a more sustainable home is on the minds of most homeowners. Whether it means using eco-conscious building materials, to being cognizant of local geographic conditions and adapting your number of window openings and the position of your home, all these…
Guest Blog #105, Entry #567, June 25, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Today we take a look at choosing countertops for your kitchen. Depending on what type of lifestyle you have, budget, and aesthetic you are trying to achieve will help you decide on the perfect countertop for your kitchen. Today, I show you a You…
Guest Blog #84, Entry #535, May 26, 2011 Building eco-friendly surroundings in your home is always advantageous. but when your work environment has been built with green objectives in mind that is icing on the cake! Today, my Guest Blogger, David R. Meister, from ISC International Ltd shows us how the renovation of their office…
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 often times unaccessible for those…
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 #266, September 5, 2010 There is something so chic about living in a loft! Whether it is an urban loft looking over the busy city below, or one that is high atop a building looking over majestic views. Lofts are typically open space floor plans with exposed materials and structure. In more recent years,…
Entry #251, August 21, 2010 Have you noticed in homes how the bathroom has gotten larger and larger from 50 years ago? What use to be a utilitarian room to “do your business” and leave, has now become one of the most influential rooms when home buyers are looking at homes. As our days have…