5 Ways to Design with Authentic Materials. Creating a welcoming and relaxing space may be easier than you expect when you give natural materials a leading role in your design. Elements like natural stone, wood, fiber, metals, and even plant life can allow you to express a sense of unique […]
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70 Brilliant Ways To Reuse Plastic Bottles
Frame your outdoor space
5 fresh ways to frame your outdoor space (BPT) – When determining the look of your outdoor living space, decking is only half of the equation. In many cases, it’s the deck railings that are most visible and the design element that makes the first impression. “Railings serve a necessary […]
Most of Your Bathroom Renovation
Make the Most of Your Bathroom Renovation Adding additional bathroom space to your home or renovating an outdated lavatory can improve your home’s usability and increase its value, too. To get the most practical benefits and value out of your new space, there are several factors to consider. Before you […]
Prepare for a Home Remodel
7 Steps to Prepare for a Home Remodel (Family Features) A homeowner’s motivation for taking on a remodeling project can vary greatly, but there’s one universal rule of thumb: home upgrades should add value, function or both. This step-by-step guide can help ensure you get the maximum return on your […]
5 Different Ways to Add Color in a Room
Spruce Up Your Guestroom for the Holidays
(Family Features) The holidays are typically a time for lots of merriment and cheer. They also often include an abundance of guests visiting your home, which means it’s time to get the guestroom ready for family and friends who’ll be spending time with you this season. If sprucing up your […]
Define Your Own Design
Define Your Own Design (Family Features) In cities across the country, vibrantly hued murals are often created to bring color and life to buildings, community gathering places and more. The bold energy of large-scale murals, like one created by mural artist Matt W. Moore with the help of Scotch Painter’s […]
Halloween Spooky Cans
Halloween Spooky Cans (eLivingtoday.com) Get the kids involved with Halloween decorations this year with these easy-to-make “spooky cans” resembling a bat, Frankenstein and a mummy. For more craft ideas, visit eLivingtoday.com. Watch video to see how to make this craft! Spooky Bat 1 soup can 1 paint brush 1 bottle […]
An Easy, Stylish Decorating Upgrade
An Easy, Stylish Decorating Upgrade A wall-mount door makes more room for fun (Family Features) Fall is the perfect time to make space-saving upgrades to your house. For example, consider swapping out a traditional swinging door for a smooth-gliding, wall-mounted sliding door. A sliding door can add up to 14 […]