If you are planning to undertake any significant renovation, remodeling or construction project you need to make sure that you’re dressed for the part. One of the most important items you will need aside from a hard hat (if necessary) is a pair of strong, sturdy, durable and comfortable shoes – make that boots. [...]
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Chris Madden's Secret to Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
(ARA) – “The secret to stress-free holiday entertaining for me,†explains celebrity-designer, best-selling author, Chris Madden, “is about setting a lovely table and creating the festive ambiance for family and friends to gather around.â€
Decorating for the holidays is a tradition Madden has perfected over the years. Her mantra is simple: keep it fun, stress-free and [...]
Lipstick as DIY Tool
How many of you have found that marking a piece of drywall or paneling for cutting can be, well a little frustrating? Personally, I’ve had my share of being frustrated when I would mark the edges of the plastic cable utility box or electrical box with chalk, gingerly placed it against the wall and dots [...]
Beach House Bathroom Retreat
The bathroom is increasingly becoming the most important room in our homes – second only to the kitchen. Bathrooms that are merely functional are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Today’s bathrooms are larger and more luxurious. It’s not enough to have a simple basin tub, regular shower head, ordinary [...]
Trend Watching – It's All in the Details
The latest Home Decor Buyer survey of home decor retailers pinpoints the up and coming trendsetters, what’s hot now and trends on the way out.
Furniture Trends
Leather, either real or faux, is hot now according to 73% of those surveyed. Painted wood, distressed woods and rattan/wicker are still popular and have a strong staying power. Some [...]
Trend Watching – It’s All in the Details
The latest Home Decor Buyer survey of home decor retailers pinpoints the up and coming trendsetters, what’s hot now and trends on the way out.
Furniture Trends
Leather, either real or faux, is hot now according to 73% of those surveyed. Painted wood, distressed woods and rattan/wicker are still popular and have a strong staying power. Some [...]
Flooring Options that Fit Your Lifestyle
Tile
Tile can be made from either ceramic, glass, stainless steel or stone. The more exotic the material, the higher your cost. For example, glass is a beautiful tile for bathrooms but the overall cost is much higher than for regular tile. A more affordable approach to using glass tile for your bathroom floor may be [...]
Glittering Floral Holiday Centerpiece
Short on time and on a limited budget? That’s not a problem with this easy to make and extraordinarily inexpensive holiday floral centerpiece. Captivate your guests with this easy to make glittering floral centerpiece! Your holiday dinner guests will be asking [...]
