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...
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How to Buy Quality Furniture :: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying Furniture
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...
Can Your Wood Deck Survive Another Harsh Winter? :: How to Winterize a Wood Deck
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...
A Well-Built Dream House :: ReBuilding after Katrina
They had just recently gotten the water on in their kitchen, and Sadie seemed proud of this. As it appears, this is the status quo -- home from work (as professors at...
Avoid Shopping Overwhelm :: 5 Tips to Shop Like a Pro Designer
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...
Stopping the Killers — Carbon Monoxide and Fire :: New Codes, Safety Checks for Gas Appliances & More
Unfortunately, during the fall and winter seasons is when we see an increase in fire & carbon monoxide fatalities. Based off the latest estimates, there were over 40,000 Carbon Monoxide cases requiring...
A Kick Ass Fall Maintenance List for the Home
This maintenance list is intended to inform DIY homeowners about general home maintenance. The list suggested above is by no means a complete list of items that need maintenance in a home....
VOCs :: Smell That Chemical Cocktail
Little did I know I was having my first major run-in with volatile organic compounds: VOC's. I wouldn't hear that term for many years to come, but though I had no name...
Embrace your Eclectic :: 3 Steps for How to Make Eclectic Work
Eclecticism can make a room bold and invigorating if it's done right, but more often than not, I find the term used as an excuse for liking everything and yet nothing. The...
A Parisian Style Remodel to Die For :: A Little Bit of Paris in the Baltimore Home
So when they set to work on this 1927 white stucco-and-stone house in Homeland, they wanted something that would transport them to a whole new place altogether. In the end, they settled...
Elements of Design :: The Greek Key & Its Use in Home Decor
An Element of Design - The Greek Key. The design is sometimes broken up and can also be found with oval forms or rosettes. During the medieval period, the key form was...
Planning for Sinks and Faucets :: Inches Matter in Horseshoes and in Kitchens
Kitchen sinks and faucets have changed dramatically in the last decade. Sinks are deeper with more shapes than ever before; faucets have changed from three-piece units with separate hot-and-cold knobs to sleek...