Earlier this week you learned how to make a quick and budget-friendly Preppy or Urban look. But if neither of those fashions talked to you, keep reading for the second part of my 5-piece decoration formulas for the dorm. Today I will cover Bohemian and Minimalist fashions. Keep reading to see which style you like […]
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Finish Frenzy: End-Grain Wood
If you look to wood for your insides and want something that stands out — if in your countertops, walls, floors or furniture — look no more. End-grain wood is a gorgeous and eye-catching reply to your search. What’s end-grain wood? Rather than cutting a plank of wood the length of the back, end-grain wood […]
Touchdown! Winning Seating for Your Football Party
Labor Day has passed, college has begun and the air is clear. For me, that only means digging out my sleeves, but to millions of enthusiasts everywhere, the turning of the leaves equates one thing and one thing only: football. Weekends across the board have been emptied out to watch the actions, and people who […]
The Den Makes a Comeback
Within the past few decades, I’ve noticed that many of my clients are somewhat less interested in excellent rooms and huge family rooms, plus they are embracing the idea of the den . Granted, I do a lot of remodeling of older homes with smaller chambers, so that might account for what I’m seeing. The […]
The Way to Choose a Rug For The Dining Room
It requires a little thought to get the right rug for your dining area. It should be wide and long enough on all sides to permit for seats to slide in and out, and you need to watch out for different parts of furniture that you place in the area. For a standard dining table […]
DIY: Turn Your Carport Into an Outdoor Living Room
When your house gives you square-footage-challenged lemons, you create square-footage lemonade… or in my case, lemon-wheel-garnished sangria. Each spring, as the weather changes from dreadful to dreamy, I come to realize how my dining area just accommodates two to 3 individuals maximum. Knowing that three is a crowd and crowds, once equipped with adult drinks, […]
How to Spot a Water Problem in Your Basement and How to fix it
The American Society for Homeowners says that more than 50% of homeowners in the US have to deal with wet basements. This is often as a result of water runoff, condensation and swelling. The water damage restoration Pasadena CA solution you opt for will largely depend on what causes your basement to get wet. Factors […]
Guest Groups: Groovy Office
This time of year is often sort of grey — but the work area does not need to be gloomy too! Switch those out dull and functional office accessories for ones with groovy colors and layouts. They will not only include a lot of great design for your desk, but also make the most frequent […]
23 Inspiring Real-Life Kitchens
We asked you to show us what your kitchens are all made of — and show us you did. All these 23 Houzz associates’ kitchens include just about every type of substance and style imaginable. Check out the creative solutions — from fresh paint to updated cabinets, to recycled countertops, handcrafted tile, repurposed kitchen doors […]
Soil Prep for Boxwood
Boxwood (Buxus) is a genus of shrubs or small trees that fit in with the Buxaceae family. The hardiness of the woody crops, which vary in form, dimensions, foliage and development rate, is zone-dependent — several species are hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 5 through 9. The soil that crops develop in is […]