Make Your Home Feel Bigger
a guest post by Joshua Bing edited by Deb Villeneuve Living in a small house can get a little bit tedious sometimes and you might dream of the day you win the lottery so you can buy somewhere bigger.…
10 ways to color the season “green”
It seems as though, no matter how "environmentally friendly" you are during the year, something seems to come over us during the holiday season that tends to diminish push all of these good…
Interior Painting Tips
a guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve One of the easiest ways to change the feel of your home is to change its colors. Painting is the way to go, however many of us seem to have…
Home Improvement Tips
A guest post by Michael Adams edited by Deb Villeneuve When it comes to home improvement tips, there are a lot of small details surrounding projects done around the house that seem to have…
Maximizing Storage
A guest post by Michael Adams edited by Deb Villeneuve Using your imagination you can change the way your home looks as well as maximizing storage space to work with. As we age and spend more time in…
Make your home winter ready
Although not really a concern to our Southern neighbors, homeowners of the North (East, Central and West) may find this article enlightening with a few tips on preparing for the cold to make your…
10 inspiring ways to fence-in you space!
You like the look and feel of nature...how about a green fence cloaked in ivy or a cedar hedge or other kind of shrub like lilac. You can even opt for imitation if the idea of having year round…
10 ways to avoid decorating mishaps
All of a sudden the need to change your surroundings hits you! Here are a few tricks to avoid some of the common decorating errors and help ensure the success of your endeavor.. 1. Beware of too…
Simple Decoration Tips
An guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve When a new house or apartment is made the big furniture is as important as the decorations and the small details, because nothing will look…
User friendly kitchen
With its unique ‘Craftsman’ style and the use of stone, imitation cedar and angled columns to enhance the simple lines, the warm and inviting design of Marlowe 2 is hard to resist. This charming…
Cleaning promises
A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve Living in a dirty or untidy house can really get you down in the dumps, without you even realizing it’s your living environment causing the…
What to unpack first
A uniquely helpful guest post by Grace Bailey Look on any website and you’ll get a long list of do’s and don’ts, but let’s face it, no matter what advice they give us packing is at relatively…
Eco-Friendly House Decoration
A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve The eco-friendly way of life can include many activities that we do every day. With a little effort it will be easy to discover how we can…
White “chic” – white decor
Timelessly elegant, white decor can be refined, pure and subtle to give a feeling of serenity to your decor. White enhances the feeling of space while adding a calming touch of freshness to the…
6 Ways to Rethink Your House and Get the Extra Space You Need
Traditional Home Office design by San Francisco Design-build Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets So, you've come to the realization that your home is no longer the perfect fit for you or your…
13 Ways to Be Happier in Your Home This Year
Modern Family Room design by Seattle Architect David Vandervort Architects Make 2013 the year you increase your happiness at home with resolutions that will get you motivated to finish lagging…
