Whether you're a remote employee or working from home to run your own small business, having a home office offers many advantages. You have the opportunity to have a flexible schedule, as well as save time and money on gas by not having a daily commute. But setting up your own home office for maximum daily productivity can be a bit of a … [Read more...]
Top 3 Reasons to Get MDF Skirting Boards
One of the most important parts of the home is the walls. It is mainly the base by which the whole stands, and it serves as the entire foundation of any kind of house. Depending on the structure of the house, the materials used for the walls can be quite different. For the unfortunate families, they would usually build their houses with … [Read more...]
9 Simple Lawn Care Tips for a Beautiful and Healthy Lawn
The American love affair with lawn care can get traced back to Europe. Nobles in the 1700s began planting gardens and trimming grasses as a status symbol. These traditions carried on into the United States, and after the second world war, they became common amongst all classes. Lawn care may be far more accessible these days, but it's … [Read more...]
9 Decorating and Renovating Ideas to Make an Elegant House
Do you ever have daydreams about owning a perfectly elegant home? You may feel like you don't have the kind of money that it takes to own and maintain an expensive house. But what if you could renovate your own home to look more elegant? You can renovate the home you currently live in so it looks like the elegant house of your … [Read more...]
Think Outside the Box: 3 Unique Picture Frame Ideas for Your Home
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And it's true: having photos up around your house can say more and mean more than many other forms of decoration. Whether you have pictures up of family and friends, of travel destinations, or of various pieces of art, you are creating a wonderful atmosphere for your home. But these photos can't … [Read more...]
Here Are the Hottest Current Kitchen Color Trends
What do both Bruce Willis and Lady Gaga both love? Kitchens! Specifically, the kitchens in their homes. You'll find both of these stars name's on America's top 20 list, for celebrity kitchens. Following the latest kitchen color trends, each space has a completely different feel. Lady Gaga has a classic and inviting kitchen, that even … [Read more...]
Revamp a Thrift Store Chair
Most of the time when we see old chairs at thrift stores or garage sales, they have great “bones,” but a terrible surface. The fabric may be faded, dated, or holey, even though the framework of the chair is in perfect shape. The solution- a little bit of upholstery! Sheila over at Custom Decor has a few tips to reupholster a dated chair and … [Read more...]
7 of the Best Glass Display Cabinets to Show Off Your Collectibles
From your beloved antiques to ceramic animal sculptures, having a place to display collectibles makes your home a special place. If you're looking for the best glass display cabinets for all your treasures, it's easy to find a variety of styles to help you show off your beloved goods. Here are seven incredible glass display cabinets you can … [Read more...]
10 Best Shoe Storage Ideas
We all have shoes. And not just a pair or two...but MANY pairs of shoes. We have shoes for every occasion and purpose. For work, sports, weekend wear, warm weather, church, special events, rain and snow...the list doesn't end. Note that the "we" here isn't just you, who is reading this now. Most of us have families, so that means pretty much … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Hide Your Kitchen Trash Can
Trash is an inevitable byproduct of life. And it's safe to assume that every home has at least one trash (and/or recycling) can. The way I see it, there are only three options for where to place these necessary garbage cans: 1. Hide them in a cupboard (usually under the kitchen sink) 2. Leave them out in the open (often at the end of a … [Read more...]