Getting down to the “nuts and bolts” has always been synonymous with looking at the essential parts, integral to the successful completion of a project; when you’re talking about a construction project, saying this is as pertinent as ever. It is easy to overlook fixings and fasteners when you are first planning a project, but [...]
The beautiful outdoor colors of summer are quickly fading, fall is upon us and winter is quickly approaching. Our family loves this time of year because our schedules have calmed down a bit and we can spend time at home. Being home means being outside and enjoying the wonderful brisk weather. Many people stop by [...]
It’s no secret that kitchens have become the “hotspot” in the home. No longer does a kitchen just include a few cabinets and a couple of boring appliances. From sleek countertops to high tech appliances that offer a multitude of function, kitchens today offer all the convenience we could ever want and a stylish backdrop [...]
Known as the Melting Pot for more than just its people, the architecture in the United States is truly a mixture of architectural styles from everywhere around the world. One of the earliest styles in the United States is known as the Colonial Style because it was developed during the colonial period of America. In [...]
Recently, my husband and I have been decorating like crazy in order to do our beautiful English Cottage style home justice. However, like so many others, we decided to wait until almost every room in the house was decorated before we started on our own bedroom. Now, I regret our decision to delay. I wish [...]
Now that she is starting kindergarten, our daughter has constantly been begging us for a “big kid” room. But, a child’s room can be one of the most challenging rooms in the house to decorate. As parents, we want to ensure that our child will be comfortable and happy in her own bedroom. We also [...]
Out with the old and in with the new. We are in the process of moving and instead of upsizing, we are downsizing. With the kids out of the house, our twenty five hundred square foot home felt like a small mansion and truly, we didn’t need that much room for just the two of [...]
Living in Tornado Alley, it is especially important for my family to prepare for violent weather. Deadly storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes ravage households across the country each year and are constant reminders that Mother Nature has a temper. These storms seem innocent in the beginning, but each year no matter how many safeguards are in [...]
I am blessed to have a large family and also a close-knit community. There are always extra people at our home and we are constantly entertaining people in some manner. From the elaborate holiday gatherings to the impromptu get-togethers I always have to be prepared to entertain in our home.
When we first moved in I [...]
We love having an open backyard but the time has come to create a safe haven for our daughter. She is pulling up on end tables and couches and will soon be walking. When the weather is nice we will want to be outside. But with neighbors on both sides and a road that runs [...]