Guest Blogger #743, Entry #1743, October 21, 2012 By the very nature of their profession, architects understand how buildings work. Most people do not pay a great deal of thought to the ways in which buildings are designed or constructed. Fewer still wonder why rooms are arranged the way they are, while many fail to…
Entry #1699, October 8, 2012 Last week I shared with you a great opportunity that I’ve been chosen to pair with HomeAdvisor to showcase how choosing a vendor, pricing out remodeling costs and more can be achieved with their HomeAdvisor network. I chose to get wood flooring installed in my family room and foyer and…
Entry #1673, October 3, 2012 Stagetecture has been known for finding great DIY projects, home inspiration, and home resources to beautify your home. I was excited when I was asked to join previously known Service Magic, now newly revamped HomeAdvisor asked me to choose a DIY project of my liking in my home to show…
Guest Blogger #687, Entry #1629, September 23, 2012 The bathroom is considered as the oasis of your home. It is where we do our private beauty regimen and personal hygiene. It’s a place at home where you can relive your stress and refresh yourself through the relaxing flow of water, as well as invigorate yourself…
Guest Blogger #668, Entry #1587, September 11, 2012 The basement space in most homes is generally reserved for one of a couple of key purposes. Since most people prefer bedrooms at the ground level or higher because of better lighting and less likelihood of a cold, damp atmosphere, the basement rooms are often used for storage…
Guest Blogger #667, Entry #1585, September 11, 2012 French Country is probably one of the most popular decorating choices due to its versatility and appeal of its refined yet cozy aesthetic. Who wouldn’t want to fill their homes with the feel of the French countryside? Think: the blues of the French Riviera, the rustic browns of…
Guest Blogger #665, Entry #1583, September 10, 2012 The average home renovation project may not require a homeowner to obtain any kind of building permits. But remodeling tends to indicate a project altogether more ambitious in scale than selecting new tile for the bathroom floor or new cabinets and counters for the kitchen. A remodeling project…
Guest Blogger #651, Entry #1550, September 2, 2012 You have dreamed of the perfect home renovation for a long time and are finally ready to make it a reality. Your vision is to create an inspiring and inviting place for family and friends to gather, and you hope the redo will also increase the value…
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…
Entry #1383, July 16, 2012 Whether you are moving into a fixer-upper home that needs renovating or you are upgrading your current home, upgrades are a necessary part of homeownership. Even though you may not be able to afford the renovations you want, finding a happy medium in price and affordability can be easier than…