Guest Blogger #461, Entry #1087, April 12, 2012 They say that first impressions last, and nothing gives the best first impression of your home than your entryway. Though neighbors and visitors can judge your place of residence based on the overall appearance of the house from the outside, the entryway is what gives them an…
Guest Blogger #460, Entry #1086, April 11, 2012 Some of the most beautiful homes are older ones. They seem to have such character and presence. If you’re someone who has been fortunate enough to own your dream house and it is one of the “older models”, the good news is that in many cases, you’re…
Guest Blogger #458, Entry #1084, April 11, 2012 Let’s face it, nobody looks forward to cleaning their oven in the kitchen. Indeed, this most thankless of all household chores is usually put off until such time as it becomes absolutely necessary. Either that or pay somebody else to do it! There is, however, a solution…
Guest Blogger #457, Entry #1083, April 11, 2012 If you’re sick of permanently changing the decor in your home to fit in with contemporary trends, then a way to save time, effort and money if to give it a vintage overhaul. Focusing on furniture, ornaments, other interior design elements and accents can turn them into…
If you have a house, chances are that you have a garden. Gardens can be a beautiful escape from the troubles and closed spaces of our homes and offices. You can relax, read, enjoy dinner or have intimate parties in the privacy of your garden. It is a place usually filled with plants, fresh air…
Guest Blogger #454, Entry #1080, April 10, 2012 A roof is one of those things you don’t really pay attention to until something goes wrong with it. This makes choosing the right roof a very important decision. Shakespeare may have proclaimed that “a rose is still a rose,” but a roof is not simply a…
Guest Blogger #453, Entry #1079, April 10, 2012 Your kitchen is undoubtedly a place where you spend a lot of your time and make memories with your family and friends. Painting your kitchen is an easy way to spruce it up, give your home a new feel, and it can improve your resale value. Painting…
Guest Blogger #452, Entry #1077, April 10, 2012 Whether you’ve been married for six months, six years or sixty years, keeping the romance alive is important. Marriage takes effort and the best marriages are those where the partners continue to pay attention to one another’s needs, year after year. The first step to take to…
Guest Blogger #452, Entry #1077, April 9, 2012 Color is the creator of moods. Decorators understand that fact and rely on color to set the tone for any room they are designing. They realize that the wrong color choice can leave people feeling vaguely uncomfortable, like something’s off a bit. You can use this designer’s…
Guest Blogger #451, Entry #1076, April 9, 2012 Many people are looking for additional ways to earn income since the recession hit, and while some will take on second (or even third) jobs in order to bring home the bacon, or sell off stocks at a loss just to get some cash in hand, those…
Guest Blogger #450, Entry #1075, April 9, 2012 Remember that old sunroom in your house that you don’t know what to do with? The old furniture is outdated in style and the entire room could use a little revamping. If done right, sunrooms allow enjoyment of the surrounding landscape while being sheltered by unpleasant weather…
Guest Blogger #448, Entry #1068, April 4, 2012 So, the aesthetic for your kitchen redesign is decided upon – you have chosen the kitchen carpentry, spent considerable time selecting the perfect range cooker to be the centerpiece, and the worktops and flooring complement your idea perfectly and bring the room together. One thing you may…