Carpets are warm, comfortable, cushioned and feels good between the toes. Unfortunately, they must be periodically cleaned like everything else. (See ‘Flooring-Carpet‘ for more information on the pros and cons of carpet and more.) Although carpet is more prone to staining from spills, the accumulation […]

As kids get older, they start to “need their own space”. But they start to take up more physical space as well. Unfortunately, our homes don’t grow with us and moving immediately isn’t always an option. So, we’re forced to either put up with frustrating, […]

With summer temperatures comes the urge to redecorate the home in warm colors and sunny themes. And what represents summers at the beach more than seashells? Few things can be as relaxing as strolling along the beach collecting shells with the tide running up and […]

Welcome to the second installment of our series on finding the right flooring for the rooms in your home. The first ‘Find the Perfect Flooring for You‘ laid out some important points to consider before deciding on a particular type of flooring like ease of […]

Spending time outdoors is so appealing because it is such a contrast to the confined lives most of us experience every day. Whether we realize it or not, spending the majority of our time enclosed in walled-in spaces can have a dampening impact on our […]

When it comes to flooring, the number of options can be overwhelming. Finding the perfect solution for your tastes and your needs? That’s a completely different issue. Selecting the right flooring can be a headache do to a number of factors including budget, amount of […]

Items that are as beautiful as they are functional will always have an advantage over one-dimensional items. For starters, we get more value for the money we spend (and doesn’t want to get the most for their money?). But it also results in more spacious […]

Welcome to the fourth installment of our series centered around bathroom storage solutions. The first ‘Bathroom Storage Ideas‘ discussed how tower-style storage cabinets on either side of a pedestal will improve the symmetry and balance of the room.. ‘Bathroom Storage Ideas-Part 2‘ covered how to […]

Any family that has taken a trip to a water park or has a pool can attest to how inconvenient it can be to find and walk all the way to a bathroom just to change in and out of swimwear. If you have a […]

Using older furniture pieces in new ways instead of throwing them out can add visual interest to your home and can save big bucks. The first ‘Repurpose Your Furniture‘ covered how to convert serving trays to accent tables and how oversized floor pillows could actually […]