Guest Blogger #738, Entry #1732, October 17, 2012 Choosing the right ceiling fan for your home can be a challenge. Whether you are choosing a certain color, speed, size, and lighting fixture the options are limitless! Another great idea for your current ceiling fan is to paint it! Now you can customize your interiors with…
Entry #1670, October 2, 2012 Imagine a lighting fixture that you can use as a wall decor and table lamp shade – all in one design. This is made possible through the design created by Lars Olav Dybdal and Wilhelm Grieg Teisner which they called Spiff Light. This lighting design makes it literally flexible and…
Entry #1661, September 29, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Everywhere you look now, custom chandeliers are becoming more and more popular. Remember our DIY Saturday – Create a Mason Jar Chandelier? Today here are more creative tips for creating custom chandeliers. The first is in a You Tube Video – see how to make a Jack…
Guest Blogger #693, Entry #1635, September 24, 2012 Kitchens can be one of the largest users and abusers of home energy; with all those electric appliances such as toasters, mixers, microwaves, stoves, fridges, and cabinet lighting – the kitchen can drastically increase your electricity bill. Here are some great, easy ways to use less energy…
Outdoor Lighting: Simple Garden Lights Ideas Garden lights have come a long way from the past. Having an outdoor space is a huge asset to any property and business, so logically it’s best to make the fullest use of such a space as possible. Outdoor Lighting Ideas allows you to continue barbecues, events and parties…
Guest Blogger #631, Entry #1505, August 23, 2012 I’m always intrigued by artisans who have taken their passion and turned it into a business! The other day I posted an article on making your own lampshade. On Twitter I had a retweet from Podgy Pigeon’s Harriet Walsh saying she creates lampshades as well! I went…
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…
Entry #1421, July 28, 2012 Want to have decorative lanterns or candle holders to brighten your summer home style? Why not try this summer weekend DIY craft that is sure to be a fun one. This can truly be a fun and stylish way to greet summer. Whether you use it to line your porch…
Entry #1340, June 26, 2012 Porch lighting is a great backdrop to lighten up your outdoor panorama. Your front porch provides the cozy ambiance as guests enter your home. One of the highlights of your front porch is the lighting. This is not only for illumination at night but for safety and security of your…
Guest Blogger #581, Entry #1330, June 23, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! What projects are you getting into this weekend? Don’t know where to start? If you aren’t ready to tackle a large project, what about starting at your lighting? You would be surprised how much lighting can affect the size of your room, the colors…
Guest Blogger #574, Entry #1312, June18, 2012 With the official start of summer just two days away, you may be scrambling to breathe new life into your deck, patio, or yard. Contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to go out and spend lots of money purchasing all new furniture for a different…
Entry #1308, June 17, 2012 After a very tiresome day, who doesn’t want to relax and get rejuvenated in the comfort of their home? Going to the spa is commonly the first thing in mind when we want to pamper ourselves. However, spending part of our income on a regular basis could be less than…