Need to Hang a Flat Screen TV? What to Know About :: Supplies and Steps
Wall-mounting a flat screen plasma, LCD or LED television is a smart and aesthetic way to update a room and make TV viewing more comfortable. Hanging a monitor on a wall is...
Tag Archives: Interiors
Goodies and Gadgets and the Extras in Remodeling
And you know - it reminds me just how frequently we, as homeowners, (and OK, maybe it's only me) forget about all the ancillary stuff that comes along with doing any sort...
How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets :: Eight Tips for Getting your Kitchen in Shape
Have you ever felt frustrated in your kitchen, trying to find a certain pot or specific ingredients for a recipe? We've all been there -- rummaging through cabinets with a vengeance to...
Finishing a Kitchen Passthrough :: Enter the Other Man OR When a Honey is Not Enough
I mean -- I can do some things. Seeing progress to on our kitchen reno come to a halt, we turn to contractor Pat (who later becomes Mrs. Moxie's partner). He helps...
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Old Refrigerator
Since the refrigerator is the one appliance that operates 24/7 year after year, it's a key contributor to your home's monthly energy consumption. If your refrigerator was manufactured before 1993, you're already...
Hardwood Flooring is Overrated! :: Alternatives to Hardwood & More
You'd think hardwood flooring would be... well hard. But depending on the species you choose, dropped keys, pets and even small children and really damage the surface. UV light, through every single...
Create a Kitchen Baking Center in your Next Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen design rarely includes a defined baking center, but if you find yourself reaching for the cake pans or cookie sheets on a weekly basis, you'll thoroughly appreciate this specialized work station....
How to Design a Kitchen Island :: 3 Questions That Guide Design
The kitchen island is a social hub, an additional work surface and a storage facility. When designing a multi-functional kitchen island, consider fit, form, and function. Assess your wants, needs and budget,...
Down the Laundry Chute :: Echos of Yesterday
And now, I am not saying they are especially girly, but as I am into my third week here -- I reflect and realize that my all-time most favoritist thing about my...
How to Build a Small-Station Laundry Center :: The Right Machines, Storage & Organization
Think of the most important components when designing your small-space laundry center. It may consist of having basic storage, ease of getting to the washer and dryer, sorting and presorting capabilities, places...
Building the Perfect Den: A Designer’s Achilles Heel
When design-savvy Jay Jenkins was named heir of Baltimore's most impressive firm, Alexander Baer Associates (now Jenkins Baer Associates), it seemed as if there was nothing in the field he couldn't tackle....
Old Square Nails :: Yes, Virginia, They Really Do Still Make Them
Most of us are familiar with the old square nails used centuries ago. We've seen them on display at museum homes, or historical society exhibits, or perhaps being hammered out by blacksmiths...