Garden DIY – Make Your Own Hypertufa Pots
I thing everyone had a mudpie experience as a child. The technique of making hypertufa will stir your memories of this experience or be a great project to do with your children's or grandchildren's…
Frame Your Views With Great Moldings and Casings
traditional family room design by boston architect LDa Architecture & Interiors Decorative plaster or wood trim applied where walls meet ceilings, doors and/or windows go a long way to define a…
Creating Beautiful Accent Walls
Accent walls. Are you nervous yet? Choosing the colour and location of an accent wall can be a daunting task or a dismal failure. The folks at Benjamin Moore offer some advice. Accent walls are a…
Decor: 17 Ways to Light Up Your Fireplace
modern media room design by indianapolis general contractor Wrightworks, LLC The main function of a fireplace is to provide warmth, but it’s also a great spot to punch up a room’s style. That said,…
How to Deal With Your Kids’ Anxiety About Moving
Moving can be stressful for every member of the family—children included. Depending on the age of children, their fears about a move vary from child to child, but most children approach the idea of…
An Introduction to Solid-Plank Wood Floors
contemporary living room design by san francisco architect Mark English Architects, AIA Wood floors are a classic addition to any home. Barring damage from fire or flood, a well-made and…
Interior Space Planning Basics
DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3826 Main Floor When designing floor plans, you will notice that the Drummond design team does a mock placement of typical furniture. We hear time and time again how…
How to Illuminate Your Yard With Landscape Lighting
Create a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed during the day and night with inventive outdoor lighting solutions. Define the Purpose for Landscape Lighting Before you invest in any landscape…
Decor: 20 Ways to Light Up Your Home With Creativity and Surprise
modern bathroom design by nashville interior designer Jamie Beckwith It’s no secret that lighting can make or break a room. The secret lies in the many different forms and functions in which we can…
Decor: How to Add Depth to Your Interiors with Accent Colour
If you are trying to add the finishing touches on your room but can’t figure out what the missing aesthetic piece is, it may be accent color. Accent colors enable a room to become whole with…
DIY Project – How to Install a Porch Swing
Nothing says summertime quite like a tall pitcher of iced tea or lemonade while swaying on a porch swing. This DIY article from our friends at BuildDirect shows how to add this attractive addition to…
Great Grill Setups Take the Party Outside – Over 1500 Ideas!
tropical patio design by boston showroom Clarke A great place to grill turns summer cooking from indoor chore into prime party entertainment. And few foods are as memorable as fresh vegetables and…
Energy Efficiency Series: Slash Your Energy Bill With DIY Energy Audit
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. So you've swapped your…
Decor: How to Hide Those Plugs and Switches
mediterranean bathroom design by houston general contractor Hann Builders Local building codes say we have to have so many outlets every so often. And switches are just a necessity of life. So…
How to Protect and Maintain Your Beautiful Hardwood Floors
Whether you already own gorgeous hardwood floors or you are in the market for flooring and considering them for your home, you should think about the upkeep when choosing. While hardwood flooring can…
Decor: Eleven Styling Tips For Shelves You’ll Love
contemporary kitchen design by san francisco interior designer Fiorella Design It’s true that shelves primarily came about as a means of storage; however, the decor world has slowly but surely…
Screen the Porch for a Living Room (Almost) all Year
traditional porch design by san francisco architect Gast Architects If you are looking to expand your home and create a wonderful space you'll get great use of for three seasons, consider adding a…
Plan of the Week – “Craftsman Approach to Traditional Bungalow”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3117 Similar to the popular Drummond model 2192, this plan takes a more traditional or "craftsman" approach to design. This is achieved with a simplified exterior…
Kitchen Solution: The Open Island
eclectic kitchen design by philadelphia general contractor Buckminster Green LLC Do you long for a kitchen island but fear that your kitchen is too small to handle one? This may not be the case.…
