16 February 2012

Energy Efficiency Series: Induction Cooktops for Energy Savings (and Safety)

I recently attended a homeshow where a manufacturer was doing a demo of induction cooktops. A pot of water was at a rolling boil and a twenty dollar bill was tucked between it and the cooking…

12 February 2012

Is Your Relationship Getting Lost in Your King-Sized Bed?

With Valentine's Day mere days away, thoughts of romance are in the air. As home designers, we frequently have requests for the master bedroom to be able to accommodate a king-sized bed. When…

11 February 2012

Plan of the Week: “Not Too Narrow!”

9 February 2012

Connecting on the Front Porch

8 February 2012

Contractor Red Flags: How to Spot (and Avoid) Trouble

4 February 2012

House Plan of the Week – “Bungalow With Eco-Appeal”

3 February 2012

The Perfect Home for the Single Woman

1 February 2012

Whimsical Wednesday Idea – DIY Lightbulb Budvase

With everyone jumping on the bandwagon to ban incandescent bulbs, this DIY project may just result in a rare keepsake. This visually appealing budvase makes use of a spent clear incandescent bulb.…

28 January 2012

House Plan of the Week – “Majestic Cottage With Depth”

26 January 2012

Cool Things to do with Chalkboard Paint

You can turn virtually any surface in your home into a blackboard with chalkboard paint. You apply it just like any other paint. Then invest in a box of chalk and an eraser and you have your very own…

25 January 2012

Kitchen Trends of 2012

2012 trends include tall, solid-surface backsplashes, smarter storage, handy task stations and sheen instead of shine  

21 January 2012

House Plan of the Week – “Picture Perfect Country Manor”