Our family had a wonderful time during the holidays. There was so much excitement and our home was beautifully decorated with holly, pinecones, ribbon and festive garland. Now that everything is cleaned up and put away our home looks kind of dull. We tend to hibernate now until spring and watch movies, have game nights [...]
My parents are part of the baby boomer era. I really was unsure of what that meant but come to find out this term refers to any individual that was born between 1946 and 1964. My father is turning 50 and out of this era about one third of the baby boomers will reach this [...]
About.com:Architecture is currently running a survey asking Americans what their favorite architectural home style is and here are the current results! Be sure to vote yourself at the link below, or, at least see if you agree with the results below so far.
1. The number one most popular style is the Craftsman Bungalow style. These [...]
While recently researching exterior and interior design ideas for the smaller, narrow lot house design, this house was discovered. The trend in the housing market this year is that homes will be decreasing in size and will be designed to include more efficient floor plans and amenities as opposed to the luxury extras of year’s [...]
Something that always puts a smile on my face is thinking about my childhood and the numerous hours we would play “house” in our outdoor playhouse. It was unbelievable how many neighborhood kids we could fit in the tiny plastic home and it never seem to feel crowded. There was a kid in our neighborhood [...]
The home garden is known as a place of undeniable beauty and charm whatever shape or size.
The colors, scents and textures can transform an outdoor living space into a relaxing retreat right outside your home. But even the smallest garden outfitting the cozy nature of ranch house plans can be overwhelming for homeowners to maintain. [...]
The lawn and garden industry continually introduces new and improved gardening tools to make gardening easy for even the most skilled gardener. But when it comes down to it, employing basic gardening tools can be the best method for dealing with most any situation and environment. If your ready to get your garden blooming, hit [...]
Most of us have probably experienced a kitchen space that was less than functional. Cramped spaces, minimal counter space and unorganized tools can make this busy space feel crowded in any kitchen layout. The kitchen serves a very important role in your day-to-day life – cooking, weekend craft projects, and afternoon homework sessions. It’s no [...]
When designing the ideal outdoor living space, it’s hard to know where to begin and where to end. There are so many aspects that can be incorporated to make the space both functional and aesthetically pleasing. One area that should not be overlooked is that of the fence. The fence is a structure that serves [...]
The time has finally arrived to build your dream home! Whether it’s a sprawling ranch house plan near the city or quaint log house plan by the lake for fishing retreats, your dream home will soon be a reality! But where do you even begin? The first and often most confusing step in the building [...]