Fall brings great cool evenings with some last minute use of your outdoor areas and furniture. However, with winter just around the corner, storing your furniture for long term use is a great idea. Here are tips for storing outdoor furniture. Read More
New Uses for Recycled Furniture
Creativity and self expression can be done in so many ways. Using old furniture or unique items you find in your home can add a unique style to your home. Recycled furniture like adding a garden gate to your wall gives an added flair. While hanging cooking utensils or pots can add more organization and storage in your kitchen.
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What about all those baseball bats? Try building a chair with the great Ash wood of the baseball bat. Using old tubs as dog beds or sofas or even a planter for your backyard. What about an old dresser as a cocktail bar area? This is a great way to maximize the use of recycled furniture. Create a fun project to master and impress your friends with the uniqueness of the piece. Using half tables as wall art and shelving. Or old wagon wheels as tables or sleigh seats as benches. Fencing as a head board or luggage as a table. Pots and water basins as lamps.
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Try using old stainless steel utensils as wind chimes to welcome your guests. A rake as a wine glass holder or key holder. Use an old window to make a jewelry organizer. There are so many creative minds that can turn a piece of unused into something special! For some more great ideas, visit our Pinterest board.
Sleep is Critical for Healthy Living
Sleep is such a vital part of our health. There are so many distractions and stresses in life that can limit our sleep ability and quality. One thing to keep in mind is how your bed impacts your sleep. It is recommended that you change your mattresses every 7 – 10 years. Another way to see if your mattress is ready to be replaced is to see if it can stand up against a wall. If your bed sags or bends, then it might be time for a new mattress. Read More
Porches for Home Entertainment
It is that time of year! Get the porch ready! With a recent visit to the Southern US, we were inspired by the antebellum houses and porches.
Porches offer great ways to relax, entertain and enjoy a sunset. Whether you have a small porch or a grand one. Leverage furniture that allows people to move around safely and adds appeal to the area. Read More
Which comes first, Design or Product Selection?
This is an age old question, which comes first, design or product selection. That probably ultimately depends on your approach, and the type of home remodeling project you are undertaking. Below are examples of how one can come before the other, and a third example where they are happening simultaneously.
With larger and more complex projects, the design usually comes before the product selection phase. A good example is a kitchen remodel, which is one of the more complicated projects. You really need to design the layout of the new kitchen and the overall style and look of the Read More
