A family room is one of the most frequented spaces in the home. It is where family and friends congregate to visit, watch television and relax. In homes that contain small children, it can also be a dumping ground for toys and other toddler paraphernalia. For this reason, there are certain factors to consider when …
Do you spend your summers daydreaming about a lakeside cabin? Or maybe you spend snowy winters wishing you were sitting by a big stone fireplace in a charming log cabin in the mountains? Owning a little cabin away from the world’s cares is a dream come true for many. Cabins offer a way to connect …
We all use door locks to keep us and our valuables safe. When you think of a door lock, you almost immediately think of your house, but you can have a door lock on an office, store, locker, or just about anything that closes and contains items within it. There are various types of locks …
When I first began my search for a home, one of my top priorities was a walk-in pantry. As someone who loves to cook, garden, preserve food, raise livestock, stockpile staple ingredients, and of course, cook- having a large pantry was important to me. When I wasn’t browsing homes for sale, I was looking everywhere …
Fireplaces will always be a focal point of any room and as such it can be hard to work around them when deciding where to place your television. A newer and popular trend to solve this issue is to mount your TV above the fireplace. This really works out for rooms that are set up …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you’re unsure of whether adding gloss finishes to your kitchen’s looks is a good fit for the Scandinavian design, keep reading our post. It’s definitely no overstatement to say that Scandinavian-inspired kitchens can be spectacular places. Traditionally characterized by glowing white and layered wood shells and cabinetry, highlighting a clearly defined and functional working …
You may have an awareness that your house, or any house, is heavy. However, you probably do not know just how much it actually weighs. Therefore, it is probably going to be a surprise when you learn just how much does an average house weigh. As a general rule, the average house weighs between 80,000 …
The axe has been around for an incredibly long time. So long, in fact, it is considered an ancient tool. It has a rich history that includes hunting, felling trees, and acting as a weapon. The axe is still used today. There are even modern carpenter’s axes. The axe construction is fairly simple. In its most …
There is nothing like having a pool in your backyard on a hot summer day. It is easy to think that may not be possible because of limitations put in place by your budget. It is not surprise that pools are expensive, but there are ways to put in an above ground pool deck while …
Are you interested in landscaping for your front yard but aren’t sure where to start? Give landscaping with rocks a shot! It’s a choice with endless opportunities and design styles. Incorporating rocks and stones in your landscaping designs can be simple with filled flower beds and paths or more detailed with fountains, streams, and terracing. …
Are you thinking of remodeling the lights in your staircase? Maybe they need to be updated, or changed for something that matches the rest of your newly remodeled home. You’ve come to the right place! Here, you will find 10 staircase lighting ideas and the best place to put them. Lighting is one of the …
Shiplap seems to be everywhere in home design magazines and on renovation shows. It’s one of those things you either love or hate, but this is a design staple that’s clearly loved by many. If you’re not sure which side you’re on, you probably want to know one thing; why is shiplap so popular? As …
If you have a basement or cellar, you are probably thinking about basement doors and windows. Your basement is a part of your living space, and there are a number of factors you should consider when looking for basement doors. Even though aesthetics and security should be at the top of your priority list, you …
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 …
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 …
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 …