It's time to break out the Christmas cheer and prep the home for family gatherings and Santa's visit, if you haven't already.
Perhaps you’re a new homeowner who is still gathering their seasonal decorations, or maybe you have all the decorations you need but want to mix things up a bit.
Here are some easy decoration crafts to help you deck your halls.
Cinnamon Ornamentsproject from happyhourprojects.com
These are classic. At one point or another, you’ve either seen, made, or tried to...
As the New Year approaches, many of us are starting to think about the new: we're contemplating our resolutions and focusing on change.
New Year, new you. And this year, Pantone's color of the year reflects this.
What is color of the year?
Every year Pantone (the "world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems") makes a symbolic color selection. This color of the year is what they consider "a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an...
Technology has advanced dramatically, and it’s been moving into the home in new ways. While some form of home automation has been around since the 1930s, there’s no doubting that it’s become more advanced in recent years.
Because of that, you may not know where to start when it comes to automating your home. Possibilities are plentiful, so we’re narrowing it down to the top 10 ways to get the automation process started.
1) Lights At the end of a long day, playing “you’re it!” when it comes...
Some people are born with green thumbs.
Then there are those of us who are lucky to keep fake flowers around for any extended period of time.
My mother is one of the former. Unfortunately, I am one of the latter. (I've even managed to kill a cactus in my time—the poor desert dweller succumbed to a watery grave). Suffice it to say, I am not the person you call to water your plants when you’re on vacation (no, seriously—ask my poor mother’s tomatoes).
Now that the weather is getting cold, al...
Are you tackling a home painting project this weekend? Worried about splattering paint all over your favorite couch or it dripping onto your moldings? Fear not! Here are some painting hacks that will help make the job easier and cleaner for everyone involved:
Clean and Prep Cleaning walls or the ceiling you are going to paint will ensure the paint sticks rather than peel or chip off later. Use a degreaser to clean the wall, following the directions on a bottle, or dust and wipe down walls th...
When it comes to home interior renovations, the ceiling often gets overlooked. Understandably so, since our eyes don’t always automatically gravitate upwards. But if you’re looking for unique ways to upgrade your space, a ceiling makeover is a great place to start.
Here are 5 different ways to renovate your ceiling without breaking the bank:
1. Paint
Paint a design on the ceiling in a child's room (source: The secret History of GRSG Flickr)
A fresh coat of paint does wonders to revi...
Now that it's fall, is your house prepared for the impending cold?
Getting your home ready for another long, cold winter season can be a bit overwhelming. To make this process as stress-free as possible, we have some organization tips to help you keep your cool this winter—all while you stay warm inside.
