When Cathy Zaeske was intending the screened porch of her fantasies, a swinging daybed was a big portion of it. “The inspiration for the swing came from the goal of the porch — to be a relaxing area,” she states. “When I think of relaxing, I still think of lounging, therefore that I desired the Continue reading →
You ers never cease to amaze me. You are smart, resourceful and very handy! We put out the call for one to discuss your creative salvage thoughts, and you replied with new uses for wine barrels, church pews, old windows, shutters, shipping containers, bowling alleys and dilapidated barns. Ever resourceful, you have discovered the landfill Continue reading →
Construct a new holiday tradition with this enjoyable two-dimensional tree. Made out of plywood and a couple of metallic braces, it defies gravity from cantilevering from the wall. You can wrap lights or ribbons round it to hang decorations on, and its depth is shallow enough to keep the vacation dance floor available. Period: 6 Continue reading →
Getting out of a shower or tub in a cold room may be a rough transition from hot bliss to cold, hard truth. However, there is a solution: enveloping yourself in a cozy towel from a towel warmer. As soon as you get started using a towel warmer, you will wonder why you waited so Continue reading →
It’s theorized that Oscar Wilde said on his deathbed,”It’s the wallpaper or me. One of us must go.” Historically, wallpaper has become the poor relation in the realm of the cosmetic arts, since it sits in the background and is often fragile and difficult to work with. But now’s wallpaper can play an essential role Continue reading →
Installing a door used to be a really challenging project, tried by only the most talented carpenters. The pre-hung doorway has leveled the playing area. The doorway slab is already mounted on hinges, so the jamb is sized and cut, the casing has been installed and in most cases the doorknob hole is already drilled. Continue reading →
Maybe a kumquat or pomegranate is not the symbol of autumn a chrysanthemum is, but in California along with other spaces that are mild, they could put on a fall show of their own — and will flourish in containers for several years, not just a few weeks. For the biggest effect, buy a good-size Continue reading →
Green and red walls greeted designer Golbou Rad when she first met this loft. Along with the walls’ permanent holiday colours, the distance lacked big windows since it was a converted building, and the interior finishes and kitchen appliances needed an upgrade. The dark appearance of the penthouse unit created a slightly somber environment on Continue reading →
Whether you operate with a general contractor or act as one in your own project, getting a glimpse into the thoughts of a contractor may give you a new outlook into remodeling jobs around your home. I’ve learned a lot working as a contractor, and a number of those classes can help homeowners too. What Continue reading →