Perfect for your living room, a light wood coffee table brings an elegant appeal to your home decor. Light wood coffee tables are often made from oak, pine, cherry, or mahogany and are typically found with a finish that compliments the natural grain (sometimes left on one side) of the wood used. It’s a coffee …
If you’ve ever experienced an unpleasant odor in your bathroom, you know how horrible and embarrassing it can be, especially when you have guests over. Even worse is when your bathroom smells like sewer. But what makes a bathroom smell like sewer in the first place? In general, bathrooms smell like a sewer from clogged …
If you’re house hunting and looking to narrow down your options, you may want to know why backyards are important and how they affect your life as a homeowner or rentee. In general, backyards offer lifelong benefits that increase the overall quality of life for homeowners, children, and pets, while also increasing the value of …
Are you wondering why Texas housing is considerably cheaper than the rest of the United States? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, I will cover why Texas has such low housing costs, if Texas is an affordable state to live in, the state’s safety, if it is worth living in Texas, and …
Small appliances are a dream come true for homeowners with smaller kitchens. Homeowners that are looking to create a space saving design have lots of options for small appliances that can help them get the most out of their kitchen. Of all kitchen appliances, perhaps none is more important than the kitchen oven! The oven …
There are many different types of wood floor patterns. Whether you’re looking for a classic look or something more modern, chances are you can find it in a wide variety of floor textures and styles. Wood floor patterns add splashes of color that give your room a personalized feel. Every wood floor has a pattern …
Basements have long been considered a critical feature of a home. However, many houses do not come with the basement already finished. Are you considering adding a basement to your home and are not sure if it is a good choice? As a general rule, whether or not a basement is essential is directly related …
Clearing out the spiders from your basement will take a little more work and a combination of cleaning, organizing, effective spider spray, and seasonal uncluttering. Maybe fall comes and you head down to your basement for your first load of firewood or perhaps summer arrives, and you need the inner tubes and beach balls from …
Are you searching for the ultimate man cave design? Man caves are the perfect space for any man to relax and escape the surrounding chaos, whether it’s your office break room, basement, or garage. There’s no better way to prevent workplace stress than to have a private man cave all to yourself. Now you can …
When I was looking for a new home, I was amazed by all the different options available. Not only are there different types of houses, but each community is different, too. However, there is no shortage of places to live on the market, and the more you understand about different housing complex options, the easier …
Congratulations! You’ve just bought a new home and plan to redecorate it, put to use fantastic re-design ideas, and add value all at once! How can you do so? By redoing your kitchen! A modern or updated kitchen is one of the best ways to add value to your home, while also making your time …
Acrylic paint is made of pigment that is suspended in a polymer emulsion. This paint is essentially plastic. However, it is water-soluble when wet and does not harden into plastic until it dries. The trouble is it dries very quickly, and it can be difficult to remove once it does so. So can acrylic paint …
I have always thought of cork as a board you can hang on the wall and pin paper and pictures. I did not consider that it could be used for anything else. Just as I was, you may be surprised that it is used as flooring and countertops. Here we will focus on cork countertops …
Having a hot tub can be a dream come true for many homeowners. A hot tub is a great place to unwind and relax at the end of a long day. Hot tubs have also been shown to have various health benefits, including reducing muscle tension and easing stress! Unfortunately, not all homeowners are able …
Most people know velvet when they see it, however, there are probably a lot of things about it the average person does not know. It is definetly a very unique and interesting material. Velvet is a fabric used in everything from fashion to housewares that provides thick, luxurious material for warmth and opulence, but the …
The weight of a shirt depends mostly on the size of the shirt and the material used to make it. Naturally your winter shirts will weight more since they are made of a thicker material to keep you warm, where as your warmer weather shirts are lighter weight to help keep you cool. In general, …
If you are lucky enough to live in a home with beautiful views, you should do everything in your power to take advantage of your home’s location. Adding a circular bed ensures that every morning you will wake up to stunning vistas, allowing you to catch all the best angles of the sunrise right from …
Are you looking for inspiration for your new barn project? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’re going to show you several barn styles that cover a variety of functions and aesthetic styles. Let’s get into it! Peaked Prairie Barns More than likely, you’ve seen the T.A. Moulton barn in Wyoming’s Grand …
If you’re like us, you were probably ecstatic to finally move out of your parents’ home and into your own apartment. It was all fun and games until you toured an apartment the same size as your old childhood bedroom and realized you had no idea how big 400 square feet was! It was then …
Architectural features and statement decor can make the difference between a typical house and the house of your dreams. Color palettes and decor bring out the best in a home, but the architecture is the base. Unexpected features, attention to detail, and craftsmanship make an attractive house. Adhering to a specific style throughout the home …