Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas :: Top Ten Tools
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...
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Holidays Start at the Front Door :: Some Tips for Door Decorating for the Holidays
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,...
One Way to Remove a Broken Key from a Lock
I got the call. It was Friday afternoon and it had snapped flush off. In the Deadbolt. Still Locked . . . and yep, six exterior doors on our house, all but...
Color that Pops :: I Want Color to Pop (Tart)
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...
Big News from the Remodeling Show :: Dap Products Debuts ‘The DAP Spec Line’
One of the bigger announcements that came out of the Remodeling Show in Chicago last week was a new product line from DAP targeting professional contractors and remodelers. The DAP Spec Line...
The Lessons of Hurricane Irene :: On Hurricane Preparedness
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...
The Best Online Design Tools :: Flooring, Paint, Countertops and More
One of the more convenient innovations that companies are latching onto these days is the online design tool. Be it for kitchen, bath, flooring, etc., these tools give shoppers the ability to...
How to Select an Interior Door (Building Moxie Style)
I was naked . . . and stepping into the shower when she started, “Are you crazy?!”. . . but she continued, “I mean – do I really have to have you...
Securing Your Home Against Forced Entry :: Designing for Security at Doors and Windows
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,...
Tips for Cleaning a Wood Deck :: Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Decking
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...
The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners :: Tools Every Homeowner Needs
10 tools, hmmmm . . . not easy. But here they are; the ten essential tools for building a basic toolbox. There are many tools for many jobs, and you ALWAYS want...
Before & After? idk – Around Here It Seems Like a Perpetual State of During
I was studying myself, too. What I mean -- I know now that I have become ultra self-conscious about the work around my house. Yes, at times complacent even (thanks #designtv &...