Guest Blogger #566, Entry #1281, June 13, 2012 Whether you have a large or small backyard, you can benefit from beautifying this space. A yard is an integral part of the home. A backyard design project gives you an opportunity to enjoy time outdoors while improving the comfort and beauty of your yard. The following design…
Guest Blogger #564, Entry #1279, June 13, 2012 When most people opt to do upgrades in the home, they tend to lean towards renovations that will add the most value and show the best return on investment. For this reason, kitchen and master bath projects are the most common. However, the master bedroom can also provide…
Guest Blogger #558, Entry #1266, June 9, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! The weather is getting warmer and keeping a cool home will be more of a challenge as the summer goes on. Today we look at some effective solutions for cooling your home this summer. Watch a few videos that will help you weatherize your…
Entry #1259, June 6, 2012 You may or may not be aware that the master bathroom can require a pretty large budget when it comes to an overhaul, but it can also deliver a decent return on investments when you opt to sell your property down the road. However, if you don’t have a large…
Guest Blogger #547, Entry #1238, May 31, 2012 There was a time when the gramophone was a luxury, then came the invention of the telephone, television, and so forth. Over time, people started opting for these gadgets, majorly because of the convenience and handiness it offered. Today, gadgets and high tech appliances are a part…
Guest Blogger #544, Entry #1231, May 29, 2012 Every 15.4 seconds a burglar breaks into a home in the United States. That’s straight from the FBI. Families need every edge they can get to keep from becoming part of that statistic. Take these 6 home security tips to heart and you will be much safer…
Guest Blogger #543, Entry #1222, May 25, 2012 A home automation system can create a living situation that is convenient, safe and that potentially saves energy when used correctly. Home automation involves mounting electronic sensors, controls and other devices throughout many different areas inside and outside of a house. There are a few steps that…
Entry #1182, May 17, 2012 While most of us think about viewing the outside of our home in the daytime, curb appeal at night is just as important, if not more. Nighttime lighting around your home is for aesthetics, but more importantly it functions for safety and as a theft deterrent from intruders. Whether you’d…
Entry #1177, May 15, 2012 When we think of lighting in our homes we tend to only concentrate on the public areas that receive a lot of attention. From the kitchen and living areas to outdoor lighting, one of the most important areas is often overlooked. Your kids’ rooms should be well illuminated with options…
Is there anything sweeter than a backyard wedding? It’s homey. It’s endearing. It’s sentimental. It also requires a lot of pre-planning so that everything about it can go just right. There many events that we attend without giving much thought into all of the detailing that’s involved. For instance, when’s the last time you went…
Guest Blogger #420, Entry #1034, March 22, 2012 If you consider yourself to be someone who is really fashion forward, then chances are that if (or when) you saw the Sex and the City movies, while some were caught up in the storyline, what may have been most memorable for you was the fashion…and Carrie’s closets. That…
Entry #1029, March 22, 2012 Lighting has come a long way from the basic home fixtures and in today’s homes the lighting often takes center stage of the room. Lighting is one of the single elements in a room that will change the mood instantly. Image via: Interiors by Studiom Whether you are opting to…