Entry #837, December 15, 2011 Every year, do you feel like you give out the same stocking stuffers? What used to be a tradition for kids, is now a fun filled activity that every age enjoys opening on Christmas morning. After all, who doesn’t enjoy receiving trinkets and small gifts in addition to the presents…
Guest Blogger #297, Entry #836, December 15, 2011 The movement to live a greener, more earth-friendly lifestyle is growing. There are lots of little things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. We can make more of an impact by thinking big and concentrating on our own environment. If we make an effort to…
Guest Blogger #292, Entry #825, December 9, 2011 Creating interior spaces that are not only intuitively functional but also eminently beautiful is about more than engineering and art; these spaces need that indefinable element that helps to enrich the lives of the people that live and work in them. And this is the reason that…
Guest Blogger #289, Entry #822, December 8, 2011 While white cedar is a deep brown at its core, it gets its name for the thin and silvery white sapwood on its surface. Known for its strength and quality, white cedar has been the wood of choice for builders and home owners for centuries. Superior in…
Guest Blogger #288, Entry #821, December 8, 2011 Organizing your laundry room can result in saving time and money. A cluttered area can lead to ruined clothing by spilled detergent, or objects you forgot were lying around. Ruining your clothes wastes your hard earned money, because if you don’t have to replace it, you have…
If you’re renting a property, you need to ensure that the place gives the right impression to tenants when they come to view it. If you want good tenants, it’s important to provide a good home. Furnishings Furnishings will depend on whether you are letting a fully furnished or partly furnished property, or a completely…
Entry #816, December 5, 2011 Let’s face it, after the Christmas tree, the fireplace mantle is the focal point for your holiday home. It can be an extension of the tree with its decorations or it can take on its own personality. Here are some beautiful mantles that I think you can gain inspiration from!…
Guest Blogger #283, Entry #811, December 3, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Is your home starting to feel the cool chill of the fall-turning-to-winter? If not, then it will only be a matter of time, and if you are you know how important it is to have heating options. One option is underfloor heating. It heats…
Guest Blogger #282, Entry #810, December 2, 2011 When it comes time to do some upgrades around the house, you probably have a lot of cosmetic changes in mind. You may want new cabinets and countertops in the kitchen, some built-in shelves in the living room and office, a whole new master bath with a…
Guest Blogger #281, Entry #809, December 2, 2011 The holidays are quickly approaching, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. Like so many others, it is my favorite time of the year. I look forward to all of it, the cleaning, shopping, cooking, singing Christmas Carols, and especially baking with my mom. Image via:…
Guest Blogger #280, Entry #808, December 2, 2011 Most homeowners put a premium on usable space. Because we live in a consumer society, we’re not only driven to work hard and earn lots of money, but also to spend our disposable income on “stuff”, be it food, entertainment, transportation, vacations, or home goods (for example). …
Guest Blogger #279, Entry #807, December 1, 2011 You might think that allergies only await you when you step out the door of your house or if you eat a dish that contains peanuts or shellfish. But if you don’t believe that allergies are lurking right under your nose, within the walls of your home,…