If your dream home has leaded or stained glass, a large foyer with wainscoting, a beautiful fireplace in the living room, double stained glass doors leading into the dining room, a large backyard then this is a must read for you. Kim Johnson is a highly experienced interior designer who is known for her blog where she shares all of her expert knowledge and current projects related to interior … [Read more...]
DIY Coffee Tables with Style
You don't have to spend a fortune on a coffee table and it can be more than just functional. Your home and the furnishings in it makes a statement about your fashion and trend taste, it can be difficult to find a coffee table that really blends in. A coffee table is an important piece of furniture because it stands alone in the room. A sofa, chair and ottoman are arranged for ease of … [Read more...]
When to DIY or Hire it Out?
How do you know when to "Do it yourself" and when to "Hire it Out"? Here you will find a detailed look at how one family took their time to go through the necessary steps to make the decision on how they were going to proceed with a door replacement project. Find our their costs and compare those costs for doing the work themselves with work done by professionals. As with any expense or … [Read more...]
Creative Headboards
Does this ever happen to you, there is a vision dancing in the mind's eye and it is trying to get out? Some of us see an object, like a barn door and automatically think, "where can I put this?" The photos in the link below are helpful in showing how barn doors can be used as decoration and function in any home. Some are natural wood, painted and slightly modified to fit a room, but each is … [Read more...]
DIY Paint A Door
via: BobVila.com A terrific way to add a punch of personality to any interior is to paint a door. Especially considering the low cost of the project and the relative ease with which it can be completed. Painting a door involves virtually no risk: If you decide to paint the door orange, and you end up hating how it looks, no problem: You can always revert to the original color or experiment with … [Read more...]
Even You Can Make Furniture From Pallets
Here is a hot new trend that many have discovered is fun and satisfying! It is easy to make something that is useful and attractive and to do it very cheaply. I have heard that furnishings can be made from shipping pallets but was left scratching my head. But now I know there are lots of things we can make for ourselves. This gallery of photos is more of a "look at this" rather than "how … [Read more...]
Chic and Pink Baby Girl Nursery
Pink, pink and more pink! If you want your baby's nursery to be serene and welcoming, take a look at all of the gorgeous the photos in this article. We think any girl would love to grow up in a bedroom with subtle pink tones and gold detailing. Rocking your baby in this room would be a pleasure. You will discovery in that the article points out some of the fine details that the designers … [Read more...]
FREE for Kids – Learn to be Handy at Home
Give this a try, every first Saturday of the month for the past several years, I have taken my three youngest children to the Home Depot Learning Workshop. This child-friendly workshop is perfect for kids of all ages. It's pretty neat for adults too. Learning is Fun During the workshops, children get to use simple tools (hammer, screwdriver,...) to create, that they can later paint at home or … [Read more...]
Paint Colors, Sheen or Shade?
The color of paint is important, but so is the way you see the paint color in your room. A paint's finish is almost as important as its color. Matte paint, also known as flat paint, offers little or no shine. Matte paint is good at hiding imperfections such as chips or cracks, but it can be hard to clean. Matte-enamel paint is similar to matte paint, except that a film forms over the surface of … [Read more...]
DIY! Install a Pet Door (Step-by-Step)
Love your pet! Millions of Americans have pets and it can create a bit of a problem for your family, especially when it comes to home heating/cooling costs as well as security issues. Unfortunately, pets do not have the ability to open or close doors on their own, so this could be a very useful exercise for you to consider. To start with, here are the materials you will need to get going: A … [Read more...]
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