Make sure when a piece of furniture says "made with solid wood" To check if it's the whole piece of furniture or only 1 part. Hardwood and Softwood Are both in the same category under solid wood. If you buy solid wood you know your getting something high quality. Solid wood is very strong and can be … [Read more...]

Shingles can add a great look to your building. These photos show examples so you can see if this look is right for you. If it is you can easily obtain the materials to do it. You can hire labor or can try to do it myself. Fixing up a building can make you feel very accomplished. It can give new … [Read more...]

Having the right container for your plants can make a lot of difference. Orchids have special properties so might need their own containers. This could help your plants grow well. Gardening can be very therapeutic so you want to see it go well. Orchids are especially enjoyable because they are … [Read more...]

Designer Revi Mula has completely renovated the dated kitchen in the 1945 home that her and her family moved into six years ago. It was a total renovation featuring two sinks, shaker cabinets and a well planned color scheme. Details included seating and even a backsplash. She shares pictures of her … [Read more...]

Although a sleek and neutral kitchen can be beautiful, color can also be a fun way to add style to a kitchen. You can try incorporating color by making your island a focal piece, or even just picking brightly colored bar stools to add color to the island without painting it. A rug is a non … [Read more...]

The outdoor kitchen trend is picking up steam with more than 75% of homeowners owning a grill, and an increasing number of homeowners turning patios into fully functioning kitchens. These kitchens often feature multiple cooking surfaces including grills, smokers and wood fired ovens. Bar style … [Read more...]

Knowing which plants are poisonous to dogs is an important part of dog ownership. Some of the more common ones are aloe vera, azalea, English palm, jade, and asparagus fern. Some of the less common ones are dieffenbachia, dracaena, sago palm, and philodendron. These plants contain symptoms from … [Read more...]

Combining wood with a white color scheme can create a blend of contemporary with historical. For this 300 sq ft Minnesota kitchen, one primary goal was to keep the idea of century old history, but then streamline them and give them a modern spin. An eat in breakfast area features inspiration from … [Read more...]

These kitchen ideas are great. They are bright and cheerful. They use the look of wood with the color white. The combination makes the rooms look airy and open. You can add your own touches to any of these to create your own look. There are 12 photos here which can inspire you or can give you … [Read more...]

Grout color in tile work is an underused design element in decorating a home. Typically it's seen as filler with tile as primary importance. But in many cases, the color of the grout can change the overall feel. Properly chosen, it can melt into the visuals, like a white on white wall, making tile … [Read more...]