Guest Blog #162, Entry #637, August 31, 2011 It is a known fact that adding greenery to your home can help the indoor environment for the inhabitants. Depending on what type of plants you decorate your home with, can have added benefits, including purifying the air for your family. My Guest Blogger shows you which…
Guest Blog #161, Entry #636, August 31, 2011 Sure, you have selected the flooring you adore for your home, but how do you know how to measure it for your interior spaces? Measuring and calculating how much flooring you will need will be important for your budget, as well as getting enough materials. My Guest…
Guest Blog #160, Entry #635, August 30, 2011 If you know you’re moving in a few years and want to raise the curb appeal and value of your home, you have a number of different options. Some of these home improvement projects are easy enough for the average DIYer, but some landscape designs and home…
Guest Blog #159, Entry #634, August 30, 2011 If you’re like most of us, the hot sunny summer weather is starting to take it’s toll, and you are ready to usher out summer and welcome in fall. Fall brings in cooler temperatures, gorgeous foliage colors into your decor and a sense of relaxation and comfort…
Guest Blog #158, Entry #633, August 29, 2011 Let’s face it, everyone would like their homes to be appealing to guests while entertaining, but many don’t know how. Whether it’s too much clutter in your rooms, or your interiors lack creativity and inspiration, today’s Guest Blogger will give you tips to make your home more…
Entry #632, August 28, 2011 With the onset of hurricane season, and Hurricane Irene becoming a historical storm threatening over 2.2 million people in the south and northeastern U.S., the reality of what your home will look like after the storm is a concern to many. Living in Jacksonville, Florida, we have become accustomed to…
Guest Blog #157, Entry #631, August 27, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! If you are trying to determine how to make use of hand-me-down chairs from your grandmother’s house, or you just found some killer dining room chairs at a garage sale, but the upholstery looks awful, how about reupholstering? Image courtesy of Urban Jane Today,…
Guest Blog #155, Entry #629, August 25, 2011 Courtyards in homes are a beautiful addition that many don’t take advantage of. Whether you want to add one on to your home, or it is already present, but you want to enliven it. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for brightening up your outdoor home with…
Guest Blog #154, Entry #628, August 24, 2011 It is always interesting to see how interior design has to adapt to technology. The television has been one of those electronics that have went from being the highlight of the bed or living room, with gigantic entertainment centers to house them in, to today’s streamlined flat…
Entry #627, August 23, 2011 Before you know it, summer will be leaving and we will be welcoming in fall and cooler temperatures. Luckily, summer’s end is a great time to take advantage of the outdoors, lazy summer weekends, and warm temperatures. Your garden area is a prime place to add decorative items to captivate…
Guest Blog #153, Entry #626, August 22, 2011 For first time homebuyers the act of choosing a home, moving in and getting settled can often be a challenge. While after all of this, you still have to choose furniture! Instead of getting overwhelmed, look at these tips from my Guest Blogger. They will help you…
Guest Blog #152, Entry #624, August 20, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Granite countertops are one of the top upgrades that homeowners are outfitting their kitchen and bathrooms with. Rightfully so, granite is beautiful, durable, and if maintained, can keep looking good for years into the future. Image courtesy of The Design File Today’s DIY Saturday,…