Guest Blog #236, Entry #736, November 1, 2011 Creating a home office space is similar to decorating other rooms in the house in that you want it to be both functional and beautiful. But the purpose of the room is not comfort and relaxation, unlike most of the other rooms in your home. This space…
Guest Blog #232, Entry #730, October 28, 2011 Some of us have trouble paying our bills on time because they get lost in the clutter on the desk; and when tax time rolls around it’s complete chaos. Perhaps your problem is that everyone shares the office space (kids included), so that you’re contending with not…
Guest Blog #231, Entry #729, October 28, 2011 For many of us, our homes simply do not have enough storage space. If you are lucky enough to have a shed or exterior storage space, the last thing you want is to find your stored items over run by bugs and spiders or ruined by mice…
There are a few things you should know about your popcorn ceiling. First, it is ugly, outdated, and difficult to paint (well, you probably already knew that). Second, it may be messy to remove, but it is definitely something you can do on your own. And finally, it could contain asbestos, a fire retardant that…
Entry #727, October 27, 2011 In a few days it will be Halloween and trick-or-treating is the most anticipated part for small children. To ensure you and your children are safe this Halloween look at these safety tips. One from the archives… Image via: Halloween [ad#co-1] Original Entry #317, October 31, 2010 Happy Halloween Stagetecture…
Guest Blog #228, Entry #725, October 26, 2011 Who wouldn’t love to have a home theater like the ones you see in posh celebrity pads on MTV Cribs? The giant screens and plush seating are the height of luxury, but with the price of attending movies in the actual theater chains these days, it may…
Entry #721, October 25, 2011 Leading up to Halloween there is always the last minute items, the costumes, the kids plastic pumpkins to collect candy, and oh yeah.. what candy you are going to hand out at your door?! Since we have moved to a new neighborhood that is older and more established, we get…
Guest Blog #224, Entry #720, October 24, 2011 Is your kitchen the least appealing room in your home? Do you tend to spend as little time as possible in it? This can have an effect on how healthily you’re cooking! If the thought of cooking and spending time in your kitchen disheartens you somewhat then…
Guest Blog #223, Entry #719, October 24, 2011 All homes have bathrooms, but when it comes to interior design, they tend to get overlooked. While it may not have the same prominence as the living room or kitchen, you still want your bathroom to look nice. The easiest way to do this is to create…
Entry #717, October 23, 2011 Over the past few years kitchens have begun to open up and show more contents in their cabinets. Whether you remove the cabinet doors from your existing cabinets, or you have open shelves, the ability to reach for a dish at a moments notice is helpful in the kitchen. Although,…
Guest Blog #219, Entry #714, October 21, 2011 Installing a security system may seem like a chore, but modern technology has made the installation process much easier. In fact, the set-up process for wireless systems may only take about 30 minutes at the most. Here are some of the top do-it-yourself methods for setting up…
Guest Blog #214, Entry #708, October 17, 2011 Making a small bathroom look bigger and highly functional requires careful planning, but it is not an impossible feat. Below are incredible tips to help you achieve this. Shower baths definitely provide more space in the particular room, saving precious floorspace. An already large bathroom may be…