Given that we pack an arsenal of tools for our work, we frequently are asked to weigh in on tool decisions for friends and family. In the spirit of the holidays, we...
Homeowners can help their families and guests get in the holiday spirit right at the front door. Since many people view their entryway as a sign of the quality of their home,...
Color that pops is just referring to a visual and not a sound of course. Pop is just when you can see a high contrast between two colors and this can be...
In the beautiful week before Hurricane Irene coastal Delaware was doing its summer thing. Every other car had out-of-state plates and vacationers were enjoying the beach while my clients, who rent their...
I was naked . . . and stepping into the shower when she started, “What's wrong with you?!”. . . but she continued, “I mean – do I really have to have...
Creating a secure home is a matter of design philosophy, construction technique and the habits of the occupants. While it is possible to design and build a home that is extremely secure,...
I hate the words “spring cleaning.” I hate long checklists that remind me of all the things I don’t feel like doing. I hate the hours of dirty, sweaty work required to...
Just 10 tools, not easy. But here they are; the ten essential tools for building a basic toolbox. here are many tools for many jobs, and you ALWAYS want the right tool...
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...
So with list in hand, go to the stores. Oh, looky here, you found a gorgeous sofa for a great price! "Where's my credit card??" This and six other valuable questions you...
Unfortunately, when it comes to wood decking, poor maintenance can also pose a safety hazard. Dry rot, weakened ledger connections and failing footings can all contribute to deck collapse. Not to get...
These are some of the steps I take as a designer to make selecting furniture, fixtures, and finishes a more productive and streamlined process, and to save my clients (and myself) from...