The word project has lots of different meanings to different homeowners. And not all projects are created equal. So what is a project in our homes? There are small projects and big projects. There are simple projects and complex projects. There are urgent projects that need to get done right away, and there are discretionary projects that are more wish lists for the future. There are indoor projects, projects on the outside of the home, and landscape projects. Read More
To Dos or Projects?
Maintaining and improving your home has a wide variety of tasks required to keep things running smoothly. Do you call these tasks to dos or projects or something else? It doesn’t really matter what you call them, but perhaps what is more important is to categorized them to help you run your home smoothly.
To Dos are usually smaller in scope and the homeowner typically has the skill to accomplish these on their own. They are often more related to routine annual maintenance tasks or small fix it types of tasks. Budget, design, and product selection are also usually not relevant to to-dos around the Read More
The Fireplace Adding Attraction to a Room
The fireplace can be a center attraction in any room. There are many fantastic styles of fireplaces that will help heat your room while being stylish. There are electric and gas units and wood burning units, each with their own value. However, what your style says about your style is specific to only you. You may like a rustic look with stone or a unique natural wood fireplace. If you prefer a more traditional look, your Read More
Why Work With an Interior Designer?
Have an idea of what you want your interiors to look like but are overwhelmed by where to start? There are thousands of choices and decisions to be made: carpet or hardwood, paint or wallpaper, bronze or silver. What furniture or appliance will fit in my space, give me the look I want, and perform like I need? Working with an interior designer will help you tackle these questions faster and with greater confidence. Experienced designers bring years of design education, training and exposure to help you make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes and make your interior all that you want it to be. Read More
Don’t Make These Remodeling Mistakes
Spring time is fast-approaching, and with it comes do it yourself (DIY) projects. Just because it is cold and dreary out now doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be thinking about these upcoming projects and avoiding any remodeling mistakes. Take advantage of the fact that you will be indoors and do some brainstorming and prioritizing of the DIY projects you want to accomplish in 2012.
Zippy Shell recently published a blog highlighting The 4 Biggest Remodeling Mistakes and how to avoid these remodeling mistakes that we thought was pretty insightful. Here’s what they found: Read More
