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”

20 January 2012

Tip of the Hat for Great Design – “Chez Poulet”

I know it is hard to imagine spring when many of us are socked in with snow so it is time to think happy, warm, springtime thoughts! Many cities are amending bylaws to allow laying hens to be kept…

15 January 2012

Cursed with a boring door but limited budget? Fake it till you make it!

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14 January 2012

Plan of the Week: “Sleek, Contemporary Single-Storey”

11 January 2012

Book Review: All New Square Foot Gardening

I  grew up in the country where our tradional "row garden" could not only put up preserves for a family of five for an entire year, but also supply most of our city aunts, uncles, and cousins with…

10 January 2012

Tech Tuesday Topic: Samsung 55″ OLED TV Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show

The tech wires are all abuzz from all of the technical writers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently on in Las Vegas. The folks at Digital Trends shared some news that should have some…

9 January 2012

Chinoiserie Design Ideas

asian dining room…

7 January 2012

Plan of the Week: “Lemonade on the Porch, Anyone?”