Choosing a paint color can be a hard and overwhelming task, and Freshome lists four ways to help with the task. First, know what textiles you also plan to know in the room. Second, work with the other rooms you want to paint in mind. Third, remember that colors show up differently in different light settings. Experiment with how it looks at day and night. Lastly, factor in the the kind of finish … [Read more...]
The Bathroom : One Room Challenge – Week 1
The bathroom. The challenge. Surprisingly this is the room that some put off the longest for a remodeling job. Bathrooms, especially when there is but only one in the home doesn't for most have a lot that can be done. Or so it seems. Replacing the toilet and shower for this remodel were at the top of the list of what must be done. With this out of the way this blogger then turned to storage space … [Read more...]
In New Haven, a Boho Glam Bungalow That’s Welcoming to All
A young couple was able to experience the rural home they desired while living in New Haven, Connecticut. Although their home is in the suburbs, a large yard and forest bordering the yard provides a country setting. The home was built in the 1930s and burned to the roof-line at one time. The structure of the house survived the fire and the char present in the beams gives the home character and … [Read more...]
Essential Bedroom Pieces You’ll Want to Invest In (8 photos)
The bedroom is arguably the most important room in a home with the greatest consequence for the mental, physical, and emotional health of its occupants. As such, there are certain essential items that are worth spending a bit more on. Some essential bedroom items worth investing in include a high quality duvet and an appealing duvet cover, as well as high quality pillows and sheets. By investing … [Read more...]
Defining a Style Series: What is Cottage Style Design?
No matter where it is that you live, you can easily bring the cozy and quaint vibe of a forest bungalow into your home by adopting the style of cottage design. Bright and open spaces are two of the essential hallmarks of cottage design, and as such lighter neutral colors provide the base for this style. Cottage style homes value unique, quirky furnishing and décor over unoriginal, run-of-the-mill … [Read more...]
Safety Essentials Every Home Should Have
Are you prepared for a fire, natural disaster, or break-in? It's easy to forget to take simple steps to prepare for such emergencies, because for most of us, the assumption is that something like that would never happen to us. But it could, and if you want to be prepared, bobvila.com has a great article detailing "10 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing". Their tips to prepare for and … [Read more...]
Hospitable Home for the Holidays
If you're hosting guests this holiday season, whether family or friends, you're probably starting to think about what you need to do to get your house ready for them. thisoldhouse.com has some great ideas--35 of them to be exact--to make your home more hospitable for guests. Check out this article they posted, called "35 Super-Fast Fixes and Easy Upgrades", which has ideas and instructions for … [Read more...]
Fall Prep for a Warmer Home
Winter is just around the corner and along with it, bitter cold temperatures. thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "Easy Fall Prep for a Warm and Cozy Home", which details a number of steps you can take now to help make your home more comfortable in winter. The steps include: Install and Maintain Paths and Walkways Light the Way With Outdoor Lanterns Prep Your Landscape and Start … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Hazards in Your Home
Do you know how to prevent damage, from accidents like fires and flooding in your home? thisoldhouse.com has an article called "Discover Your Home's Top 10 Danger Zones", which reveals the most hazardous parts of the house and what you should do to prevent disaster in those places. Some of the hazards are more obvious, but others may surprise you. The places to pay special attention to and take … [Read more...]
7 Things You're Probably Worrying About in Your Home, and Shouldn't.
If you were to stop and look around your home right now, chances are there's something you'd change, clean or hide if you knew someone was about to knock on the door, but Apartment Therapy gives us 7 things that we're probably worrying about, but shouldn't. 1. That you've got a couple of half-finished DIY projects around the house. Hey, who doesn't? Unless there are live wires dangling near … [Read more...]