Home DIY: How To Get Started

DIY wood media box
A Beginner's Guide to Woodworking Projects Items made of solid wood have an undeniable appeal. They’re solid, have a great feel and each has a unique pattern only nature could provide. The ability to find a design and make the item yourself from start to finish provides a satisfaction...

Wallpaper and Tile?

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This weekend I saw a beautiful picture of a wallpaper and tile bathroom. It was so stunning, I just sat and stared at it for a while. Initially, if I was told to put both together I would take a minute to consider other options, but seeing it with my own eyes was totally different. via apartmenttherapy It made me look around...

How to choose the best executive office desk

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The reality is that many of us are often at our desk every day for our work that we do. The desk is home to our computer, our documents and other things that are pertinent to our work. Consequently, the desk constitutes the area where we spend most of our day doing our work, whether we work at a...

Our bedroom reveal and our gorgeous Overdyed rug!

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I am pretty bad at sharing my own home with readers. The photos from my last apartment have been ready to publish for years now, but I just haven't been able to pull the trigger and publish a post.  I am really proud of our master bedroom though.  It's been in-waiting for 4 years, but once I had motivation...

Magic Linen Toddler Bedding

Magic Linen Toddler Bedding
Recently we moved Leo out of his crib and into his first "big boy bed" - a toddler bed that is actually a bit smaller than his crib.  Beau, now 7 months, has taken over the crib.  I can't believe Leo will be 3 in June.  As many of you know watching your little ones grow up can be...

Three Easy-to-Bypass Door Locks in Your Home

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  How secure is your home? What kind of locks do you use on your doors? Do you think they’re sufficient? Your safety and that of your family may depend on the sturdiness and security of your doors. Thus, it’s essential to choose locks that can’t easily be bypassed. You may not know it, but many common locks can easily be...

3 Tips for Making Your Home Warm and Inviting

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There is nothing like the feeling of coming home at night after a long day at work to a home that is warm and inviting. You simply want to sink down into the comfort of your favorite chair for a few moments to let the stresses of the day slip away before you do anything at all. You aren’t...

5 Landscaping and gardening mistakes that homeowners should carefully avoid

gorgeous gardens
If you’re someone who loves to work outdoors and maintain a garden, there are high chances that you have always wanted to decorate your garden in the way you’ve always dreamt of. You have a knack of maintaining green things and you’ve always dreamt of having a house which would be surrounded with greenery all around. Whatever might be...

6 Designing tips for your super-small bathroom – What experts have to say

small bathroom tips
Have you ever wondered about the average space that is needed for a toilet? How much will it cost you if you want to make a basic remodeling of your bathroom? In what way should you choose the appropriate vanity? If you’re confused and not sure about all the aforementioned answers, you’re not alone. As long as a bathroom...

Planning a big move – Steps that you should take way ahead of time

planning a big move
There are very few things which inspire more stress, dread and panic than the thought of planning and executing a move, particularly when it is to a new state or city. If you and your spouse have had the habit of moving to different countries or states (as per your job requirements), you will know the pangs associated with...