There are ways to make a dark room seem brighter without cracking open your piggy bank to install new lighting fixtures. You can try adding new mirrors, using the existing light to its full effect, or you can add some greenery to give the room a more vivid atmosphere. You may even be preventing the light already present in the room by having too many dark elements. You can read up on these tips … [Read more...]
Find the Best Wooden Furniture
If you're thinking of adding some new furniture to spruce up your kitchen, dining area, or any other room in your house, wood may be a nice way to go. In order to make sure you buy quality material that will last, take the time to make sure you know what you're buying. There's a difference between hard wood and soft wood and they both require different upkeep. By paying close attention to what … [Read more...]
More Bathroom Update Ideas
Are you wanting to update your bathroom but running low on ideas? Here are some great themes for inspiration. You can keep it simple with a paint job, or go for a bigger overhaul and get rid of that side closet for more space. The end result of your bathroom is up to your imagination. The size of your bathroom isn't an issue either. If you have the initiative and the budget, you can reshape the … [Read more...]
How to: Wainscoting
If you're looking for a great to spruce up a small room, a fresh wainscoting might be the way to go. A wainscoting is an installation of wooden panelling along the lower half of the wall. It can be a great way to break up a solid colored wall and make the room more interesting. The process doesn't have to be overly complicated, and here's a streamlined step by step process to help you out. Once … [Read more...]
Getting Grout Out (And In)
Grout is a mixture of water, cement, and other rough materials used in a variety of ways in the average home, although most often it is used to fill the empty spaces between tiles. Grout hardens after it is applied and because of its make up, can be quite a chore to remove. The tools necessary will vary depending on how big of a job you're attempting, and how spaced out the tiles are that the … [Read more...]
Bathroom Makeover
It's easy for us to neglect our bathrooms. Which is a shame because we regularly spend so much time in them. Its the first place we go before we wake up and the last place we visit before we fall asleep. If your bathroom is the room dedicated to taking care of yourself, shouldn't you also take care of it? Take the time to decorate and be creative with your bathroom like you would any other space … [Read more...]
Making Hardwood Floors Hardly a Problem
Hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to any home, but many people stress about keeping them in good condition. Not that you shouldn't care about the upkeep of your home, but there's no need for you to be constantly worried over it. Especially when the decor is there for you to enjoy it. Should any damage be done to hardwood floors in your home, here are some detailed instructions on how to fix … [Read more...]
Wall Storage With Rob Palmer
Going along with our other blog post about using your wall space to get organized, here's a brief video from our friend Rob Palmer detailing the construction of storage shelves to go around your doorways. This is great for open living rooms where you can store books, pillows, and any other family items you might enjoy. Palmer walks us through a quick tutorial and shows how to seamlessly … [Read more...]
Wet-Proofing Your Home
Water damage can be one of the most troublesome issues with your home. Its easy to accumulate and hard to fix, especially when you're on a budget. You can save yourself a headache and a withdrawal from the bank by protecting your home against rain and flooding. These waterproofing tips are both cheap and effective and will make your home a more pleasant place to live during the rainy seasons. … [Read more...]
Using Your Walls to Keep Organized
It can be easy to lose track of things nowadays; appointments, tasks, and every other part of our schedule can easily get lost in the day to day grind. You could use a planner or notepad to remind yourself of all these little things, but why not take the chance to also spruce up your home? Use that empty wall space as your new notification center. Put up a festive pin board or a functional set of … [Read more...]