Guest Blogger #617, Entry #1466, August 15, 2012 Paint Conquers All Kitchen cabinets are the most striking feature in any kitchen. They are also the most difficult and expensive to replace. There are ways to revive your tired, dingy cabinets and make them look like new kitchen cabinets from RONA. Bring new life to your…
Guest Blogger #615, Entry #1456, August 11, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! This week we are looking at the versatility of shutters and how they can be used to beautify your home. Once upon a time, shutters were only used for covering windows, and as decorative features on the exterior of your home. Today they are…
Guest Blogger #614, Entry #1455, August 10, 2012 It may seem that there is nothing to reduce stress. But people have a lot more control than they may think. In fact, the simple realization that they are in control of their lives is the foundation of stress management. Hydrotherapy, also referred to as alternative therapy,…
Guest Blogger #608, Entry #1434, August 3, 2012 Although the word “ergonomic” is not one that most of us use in our everyday language, it’s still something that we seek after, oftentimes without even realizing it. Basically, an ergonomic space is one that speaks to comfort and as we all know, if you want to…
Guest Blogger #607, Entry #1433, August 2, 2012 If you have a small home your living room can look very cramped. It makes you feel like you’re living in a match box. Everyone wants to live in a airy and spacious house and small rooms can cause depression in some individuals. But, let’s be practical…
Entry #1429, August 1, 2012 If you’ve been thinking about investing into some real estate, rather than purchasing a brand new home (that can cost quite a bit of money), you may have been considering buying a “fixer upper”, instead. That way, you can get the property for much less money and then fix it…
Guest Blogger #603, Entry #1415, July 26, 2012 So you’ve decided that you’re finally ready to gut your outdated and non-functional kitchen and replace it with the gleaming, modern temple of culinary delights that you’ve been dreaming of in a renovated kitchen. Or perhaps you’re ready to remove the peeling, bordello wallpaper and ruby red…
A natural meadow below the main house in rural Sonoma County became the inspiring location for a high-end barn that houses a furniture makers dream studio. In addition to woodworker’s power tools and materials, this barn features sound and recording studios and a three-bay garage. The goal was to blend the new structure with the…
Guest Blogger #601, Entry #1410, July 25, 2012 Creating the Shabby Chic look with a mixture of thrifted and replica pieces DIY restoration is one of the most cost effective ways to preserve furniture. Many people see it as a chance to use their creativity to personalise a piece whilst saving money at the same…
Guest Blogger #599, Entry #1403, July 23, 2012 There are many cooling options available this summer, but it’s always difficult knowing which option best suits your home and budget. Evaporative cooling is a form of cooling caused by the evaporation of water. It is suited for hot, dry climates, perfect for hot Australian summers, or…
Guest Blogger #598, Entry #1390, July 17, 2012 When you move into a new place or decide to fix up an existing space, one thing that you need to consider is how to protect your property and furnishings from your sweet cat, dog or other pets. Luckily, there are ways to easily protect your walls,…
Guest Blogger #597, Entry #1388, July 17, 2012 Whether you’ve moved into your first home away from home or you’ve recently downgraded due to unfortunate circumstances like divorce or a demotion at work, you might find yourself living in a postage-stamp-sized apartment with limited possibilities when it comes to interior design. You may have grandiose…