Have you ever put a plate or glass on your table and left marks or scratches behind? Or have you not realized your plate is hot and caused heat damage to your table? Placemats, or table mats, are a great way to cover a small area of your table, usually an individual place setting. They …
Wood has been a long time favorite, especially for use in homes and home decor. Woodwork adds a nice finishing touch to any home. Likewise, wood furnishings add class to any home. All types of wood are popular, but teak is a wood type that is in high demand. Teak wood is especially popular for …
Ferns are thought to be one of the oldest living plants. You can find outdoor and indoor types of ferns. Typically, a fern has leaves, which are also referred to as fronds, that flow, and drape. The leaves give a dramatic look to any setting. Ferns reproduce by spores, and they do not produce seeds …
Are you looking for cool pole barn ideas? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’re going to show you several pole barn interior ideas as well as exterior inspiration. We have great pole barn ideas inside this article just waiting for you. Cupolas This cream colored pole barn has one central cupola …
You can create an organic, natural, outdoors feel in any room of your home by using marble for countertops and tabletops. The green-colored family creates visions of grasses, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Marble, as a natural element, furthers this connection to nature. You’re not stuck with the green marble pictured in the brochure at the …
My family and I are on the lookout for a new home and learning what to look for. The greatest issue I’ve observed is that even if I fall in love with a charming flipped house, there are always things I’d like to modify and if it’s not priced to accommodate that, it’s a no-go. …
While gutters might not be the largest feature on the exterior of your home, they play a critical role in protecting your roof and the overall style of your home. If you are thinking about black gutters for your house, are black gutters more expensive? Here is what you need to know. As a general …
When you have a fireplace or fire pit, you most likely have firewood around your house. If you are like many people, you need a place to store all that wood. That is where fireplace storage comes in. There are a large variety of storage solutions that fit any personal preference. No matter how much …
There are numerous styles of houses, ranging from ranch houses to French houses and even Cape Cod-style homes. But, what is a center hall colonial home, and why do people like it so much? Here is what you need to know. This is a style of home that was popular when European settlers arrived in …
Many people who matter, like my mom, children, and sometimes my husband, think I have some crazy ideas at times. They look at me crazy sometimes, even when I fantasize about having a black basement ceiling. However, they can’t see as I see in some ways. Not saying they are less visionary than me, but …
An acre is the most commonly used imperialist unit of measurement that can be used to determine what the value of what land acreage equals to. But, how can land acreage be calculated? Most importantly, is there a way to use reliable visual comparisons to estimate what a single acre or about ten acres is? As a …
Finding an ant infestation on my carpet is the most certain way to throw my entire life upside down. It’s upsetting to know that hundreds of foraging ants find my carpet to be their comfortable space to start their ant colonies. This is one of those inconvenient moments that can also require getting a pest …
Houses nowadays are no longer just about us having a place to rest our heads on after a long day in the office. They have become what I like to call a beautiful sanctuary to look at. When I think of someone as busy as I am, I highly doubt that investing in a beautiful and …
Whether you shop for land or a home, an office or an RV lot, you need to envision a space without needing to visit it. This lets you reduce the number of visits you make since it lets you reduce the number of candidates that fit your space needs. A space of 2,000 square feet …
Have you ever wondered, ‘How do I know what my countertop is made of?’ Counters can be made of a wide variety of materials, from natural stone and wood to manmade laminates. The quickest way to figure out what your countertops are made of is to think back to when they were installed. As a …
While there are many benefits to putting a fence in your yard, it may not be the most appealing to see. Adding ivy to your fence is a great way to improve the way it looks, especially if it is a chain link fence. However, you may be wondering how long it takes ivy plants …
Vines are an exciting addition to the backyard for any gardener. They can offer privacy, beauty, and shelter and provide excellent support for climbing plants. Growing vines on a fence can be one of the most straightforward additions and provide privacy to any area you may need. Vines can attach themselves to vinyl fences as …
When you try to visualize 1,500 square feet, you may run into a problem if you haven’t been in an area that size before. You might need to know the rough size equivalent because you’re looking at homes to purchase or want to build a home. According to Southern Living magazine, the ideal size for …
A fence is an excellent addition to your outdoor space. It can add value and privacy and give your yard a finished look. Fences do, however, require some care. For example, have you noticed black areas on your fence? As a general rule, when you see black marks on your fence, it is mold and …
Remodeling a bathroom is a big project to take on, whether you’re hiring someone to do it or getting it done yourself. It takes time, work, commitment, and money, but most of all it’s important to know when to get started. As a general rule, bathrooms should be remodeled around every 10 to 15 years. …