Some of the best projects come from being quoted way too much to fix up a room in the home. This causes DIYers to roll up their sleeves and get to work. The living room that she was in was outdated and things were falling apart. The price to fix that was too great, so she decided to do it on her own. She made the necessary repairs and got to work with the shelving and the fresh paint that she did … [Read more...]

We upgraded our kitchen right when we moved into our new home instead of waiting around to upgrade like we had done with our previous home. We decided that we wanted to have this done right away and then apply finishing touches along the way that went with what we found to be more functional. Since our upgrade, we have added a few touches that work well for what we want our kitchen to function … [Read more...]

The room that is most likely to follow the trends and be modern is the kitchen. The main drawback of modern designs, kitchens included, is that they can quickly feel outdated. That, however, does not mean you need to renovate the kitchen often, as there are tricks and steps you can do to refresh and update the current design. Changing the lights in the kitchen is one such trick, as this thing … [Read more...]

Having personal touches, interesting accents, and unique pieces of furniture of art, gives your home a pleasant and welcoming feel. One of the best sources for inspiration and for actual things in this category are garage sales and flea markets. They are abundant with pieces that are unique, and you often cannot find more than a single identical piece. These pieces are not necessarily expensive, … [Read more...]

Décor styles are a matter of personal preference, and settling on one particular style is not always easy. It should make your home enjoyable, yet preserve its functionality. To figure out the style you prefer, you should look around and observe the things you have. Chances are, you are already following a certain style without realizing it. It may be contemporary with a lot of bold colors, or … [Read more...]

There are many different elements that you can add to your home to make it look and feel more rustic. A setting close to nature for example is a sample way to make the transition from outside to inside a more natural feeling. You can also add raw natural elements such as wide plank wood floors or a fireplace. Finally, you can just keep the foundation of your home in its natural state instead of … [Read more...]

Flooring in any house sees the most wear and tear and it is no surprise that it will be the first thing that would require renovation. When that time comes, there are several things you should consider. The flooring type to be used is probably the most important decision point. Some materials like wood and laminate are prone to extensive wear and scratches. Color of the flooring is more a matter … [Read more...]

Pantries are a great addition to your kitchen, they give you plenty of storage space to keep the things you want to keep close by when you are in the kitchen. If your kitchen doesn't have a pantry you may be feeling regretful about not choosing a home that had one. Luckily, you can purchase a freestanding pantry for the kitchen, and you will have to consider a few factors, like size and storage … [Read more...]

Victoria Taylor and Jamie Kennedy are Canada’s pioneers of the back to the roots movement, where the process of bringing food from the farm to the table happens using classic, non-industrial methods. In their Ontario farmhouse, they designed a kitchen they describe as minimal impact design. The collaboration resulted in the design that prioritized ecological materials, without sacrificing the … [Read more...]

The best homes are the ones that grow slowly over time. When this couple thought of decor and ways to improve their home, they decided that the best way to decorate it would be to give it a lot of history so that there was always a story to tell. The pieces that they used came from craigslist and ebay and took about ten years before they were able to get it to what it is now. Once they move, they … [Read more...]