Buying clothes is never a fun task for a man, especially if it’s for dress clothes. However there’s nothing better than a man who cleans up nicely. Shopping for something that makes you look like James Bond is easier said than done. Even if you’re not looking for the perfect suit, but just something to wear out on the town or to the office, how often do you pick something out in the store and … [Read more...]
Re-purpose Your Old Furniture
Take a look around your house or think of all the things you need to replace. Is your old wooden step latter on it’s last leg? Is your mattress tired and worn? Before you throw away that old furniture you should check out these creative ways to repurpose. Using an old mattress spring creates a interesting and eye catching message board. Using hangers and clothes pins catches messages and other … [Read more...]
Biggest Design Mistakes in the Kitchen
In this article you can find the dos and don’t to follow when redesigning, remodeling or building your kitchen. Tips such as “don’t be boring” and “do take cabinets up to the ceiling” or “don’t over decorate” are just a few of the tips you’ll find here. Click through the slide show to find examples and other information on all the design suggestions from home beautiful. Full Article … [Read more...]
Stay Safe Rules for Combining Patterns and Colors
Golden Rules for combining patterns and colors are hard to understand because they switch from interior decorator to interior decorator. Some say that you should throw caution to the wind and combine anything that strikes your fancy. Others say that there are strict guidelines that you must follow to keep your space from feeling too out of control. Here three simple tips to help you play it … [Read more...]
Don't Get a Lot of Sleep, Get Better Sleep
We’ve heard our whole lives that adults should get 8 hours of sleep or more, but does getting enough sleep really do anything if it’s not good sleep? Odds are that you’re not getting enough sleep as it is so this article wants to help you improve the quality of your sleep, even if you’re surviving on less. Unfortunately this only works if you know how much is right for you to begin with. Many … [Read more...]
The Top 20 DIY projects of 2012
It's January and most of us are already looking forward to spring and warmer weather. With spring, America comes out of hibernation, dusts off the cobwebs and gets to work on spring cleaning. No one can deny that there is a sense of accomplishment after getting rid of all that excess clutter, but before you throw out what may seem like garbage, take a look at this. Pop-tab bags, chipmunk glove, … [Read more...]
DIY Pencil Holder
A new and wonderful trend right now is taking simple, natural and organic materials and turning them in into beautiful household goods. This is great news for the DIY-er because all of these materials tend to be inexpensive and easy to work with. They also don’t need a lot of treatments or embellishments to look really stunning. I know this new trend is also creating harmony in this Tub … [Read more...]
Lighted Panel or Canvas DIY
Though this article shows you how to make a Christmas tree, you can use this DIY project to create just about any unique lighted art for your space. Perfect to replace those ugly night lights in your child’s room and is relatively inexpensive—the most expensive piece being your board. You can also substitute a panel for a canvas from your local arts and crafts supply store. Grab a … [Read more...]
A Little Detoxification and Relaxation to Boost Your Health
In this environment our bodies are subject to more toxins than they used to be. They’re every where, literally. They cause irritation, harm and destruction to the body if left unchecked. One way to remove these is detoxification. Detoxification is a way for the body to remove these dangerous compounds. The body does this naturally. However the body’s capacity is not endless and sometimes … [Read more...]
Compromising With Your Artistic Teen
One Minute Tip: Video Do you have an artistic teen, or pre-teen that wants to decorate in a way that would ruin your home? Here is a simple solution to this issue. Taking any kind of material (masonite, cardboard, ect.) and screwing it into the walls will offer a compromise for both parties. You can fill in the hole with Spackle if you ever move, or when they do, and they get to “own their … [Read more...]