Four Things to Consider When Buying Kitchen Cabinets
When designing a kitchen, choosing cabinetry is a pivotal decision. Much of the style and feel of the kitchen is dependent on the cabinets. Color, wood type, detail and finish of the...
Selecting Roof Colors to Complement Brick or Stone Exteriors :: The Top Down Approach
Understanding the different color pigments of brick and stone features are paramount to selecting the right roofing colors. According to color expert Kate Smith, a “top down” approach is needed to select...
Overview of Overhead Garage Storage Solutions
Naturally, there’s a wide variety of overhead storage solutions available on the market today. This makes it very easy to find the right one for you. The most common option is of...
Choosing the Best Interior Paint Finish for a Job
Your choice of finishes (aka sheen) is incredibly important. It will determine things like whether the color stands out or fades into the background, and if you have to repaint every time...
Consider Creating an Area Rug with Carpet Tiles
The creative DIY home owner/interior decorator has long known that the versatile carpet tile can be the saving grace for many living spaces where an area rug or runner is desired or...
Home Plumbing 101: Common Plumbing Problems
There are many things that can go wrong with plumbing, from simple fixes to large messes. Clogs and leaks are common problems that can range from minor to serious- it just depends....
Six Little Known Window Treatments For Sliding Glass Doors
Choosing a window treatment for a sliding glass or a patio doors can be a bit more involved than picking one for your bathroom window. In bathrooms, usually the main concerns are...
Benefits of a Home Generator :: Benefits vs. Costs
. . . Fortunately, my family during those times had the benefit of a backup home generator that kept our house operating at a normal capacity for the duration of the power...
Effective Home Remedies for Five Common Stains :: How to Remove Carpet Stains
When something gets spilled on your carpet, you may react by grabbing a scrub brush and some hot soapy water, but that may not help and in some cases it may make...
The Tip of the Rowhome: Baltimore’s Cornices and Working with Aluminum Coil Stock
The zen master, an artist in aluminum, Tom Struble pointed me to this technique. While Stephen R Christopher called out the term "Brick Bend" for me, it was Tom who suggested that...
What to Know About Creating Drywall Art
Have you ever considered drywall art for your home? When it comes to making personalizing your home, there are a number of different things you can do; room remodeling, repainting, new appliances...
Easy Tips to Protect Your Home from Burglars
Everyone wants to fix up their home to make it as comfortable, appealing and as valuable as possible. After spending numerous hours and your hard-earned money on home improvement, of course you...