Using Real Wood Furniture in Your Bathroom

wood furniture in the bathroom
There’s certainly a stigma against using real wood furniture in a bathroom setting. Bathrooms have a tendency to contain moisture and humidity in the air from showering, as you would expect. The fear of warping and cracking in the veneer can be a legitimate concern. However, if done correctly, real wood furniture in your bathroom can take it to...

Understanding the Different Types of Light Sources

home lighting
Buying a light bulb or lamp is not that simple anymore. With the advancement in technology and increase in environmental awareness, energy conservation has become a paramount concern. It is common knowledge that buying the right bulb or lamp can reduce your energy bills and positively impact the environment. But with the different types of lighting technologies available, which...

Fresh and beautiful bathrooms for Summertime

fresh summertime bathroom
In the winter, my bathroom is where I go to enjoy a long hot bath after being out in the cold. In the summer, summertime bathrooms is where one goes for a cool, refreshing shower after a hot sticky day. To create a cool retreat, it helps to keep your summer bathroom as clutter free as possible. ...

How to Maximize Space in Your Home  

maximize space
Getting the most out of a small home can be quite difficult if you don’t know how to maximize your space. Maximizing space is never an easy process. While you’re probably excited to have purchased a new home among the real estate in North Vancouver, or anywhere else, it is a truth that houses and condos are becoming much smaller.  It can...

These Changes Will Make Your Bathroom Your Favorite Room In The House

bathroom changes
An attractive bathroom can make all the difference to your home. There’s no better place to unwind and relax in a warm bath or steamy shower and to let all the cares of the day wash away. However, you can’t really enjoy your bathroom if you have ugly fixtures and fittings that make your space look outdated and unattractive....

How Many Types of Bedding are in a Hotel?

hotel bedding
It is equally important for a sleeper to sleep on a well-decorated, comfort-promising bed that ensures a sound sleep at night whether it is at home or outside like hotels. And, the types of bedding may vary from dwellers to dwellers that sleep on their bed. Some need sturdier bedding whereas some need a queen size bed. But the...

Inexpensive Ways To Update Any Room

inexpensive room updates
If your home is in serious need of a facelift but you’re on a tight budget there’s no need to despair. There are lots of ways that you can update any room of your home without breaking the bank. No matter how low your budget, there are still lots of solutions to bringing your spaces bang up to date. Repaint...

Easy DIY Decor Ideas That Look Like You Spent A Ton

DIY home upgrades
If you’re longing for a home that exudes a sense of luxury but you don’t have the budget to match, there’s no need to despair – we’ve got some easy DIY décor ideas for you that won’t cost the earth but which will make it look like you spent a fortune! Adding Window Trims A simple DIY project that won’t take...

Gorgeous porch inspiration for summer!

It's finally summer!  The bees are buzzing the sun is shining, and in DC the humidity is steaming and mosquitos biting.  Frizzy hair and blood-suckers aside, this year, I am determined to have some sort of little container garden on my front porch, so I've been collecting some inspiration. We don't have space or a roof for a swinging sofa,...

Using Native Plants to Simplify Gardens & Lawns

native plants
  One of the most frustrating experiences in gardening, landscaping, and lawn care is the inability to keep plants alive and thriving. We discover them and get excited about how they'll fit into our plans, but sometime after planting they struggle and maybe even die. It may be the first winter, the first summer, the first dry spell, or the...