Fascinating Video of Fabric Creation
Sunbrella Inspired Design from Sunbrella on Vimeo. Ever wonder what goes into Sunbrella fabric you just selected for your throw pillow? Me neither. But, it’s actually quite fascinating and beautiful....
View ArticleKathy’s Kartoons — How NOT to Call a Contractor’s References
GoAnimate.com: How NOT to Call a Contractor’s References by Kathy’s Remodeling Blog How NOT to call references by NOLA Dane on GoAnimate Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com.
View ArticleHGTV Introduces New Shows for Fall of 2014
Jeannie Garth and Crew The Jennie Garth Project Premieres: Sept. 16 Host: Jennie Garth The Jennie Garth Project follows the single mom and actress Jennie Garth, star of Beverly Hills, 90210, as she...
View Article2.2 million bean bag chairs recalled following 2 child deaths
Name of product: Bean bag chairs Hazard: The zippers on the bean bag chairs can be opened by children who can then crawl inside, get trapped and suffocate or choke on the bean bag chair’s foam beads....
View ArticleBefore & After Vintage Kitchen — Uptown New Orleans
I’m usually a fan of keeping old kitchen intact, even if they are worn and awkward. I just love the idea of preserving what’s been in good service for so many decades. However, if a kitchen is totally...
View ArticleRecalls From Costco
Who knew? Costco has its very own recall page. That is very handy because we are responsible for checking out which items are recalled. Did you know that? Did you know it is up to all of us to research...
View ArticleStrange but True House Stories from ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not!’
For just one month before it was demolished in early 2014, an unremarkable derelict Paris apartment block was transformed into an incredible ten-story art installation by 100 of the world’s finest...
View ArticleRent Instead of Own? We Can Still Make It Personal
There are many advantages to renting a home: Its a good way to experience a neighborhood before buying, is less expensive than staying in a hotel while your own house is undergoing a renovation and is...
View ArticleSurround Sound in LED Bulbs? — Pulse by Sengled LED Speaker Review
There is music coming out of this lamp. What? Unless you were standing in this room, you may not know something incredible: there is music coming out of this lamp. What the . . .? Thanks to a very...
View ArticleWeatherstripping Doors and Windows: Fall Maintenance
The shortening days of autumn are a hint that winter is just around the corner. They’re also our cue to start considering ways to keep the house warm and toasty — without going broke. What’s eating up...
View ArticleThe Southwest Log Cabin Porch
This porch brings us back to a warm, simple time that is still full of color and life. It actually reminds us of the rustic yet luxurious Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite, which we have visited but never...
View ArticleQuick Change — The Fall Porch
Need a quick change for your front porch? Continue to celebrate Fall with these affordable, sassy pieces that tie your porch together with flair. Amazon.com Widgets See more curated porches and...
View ArticleThe Arizona Cardinals Porch
Arizona Cardinal fans, we know you’re proud of your team this year (and every year, let’s just admit it). So why not let the world know by broadcasting it on your front porch. As you see from the...
View ArticleA Granite Floor? Why Not?
The great thing about living in a metropolitan area is your access to so many shops, supply houses and enterprises. Daniel Gonzales and Janice Stango took full advantage of this when they set out to...
View ArticleNew! — 10 Stupid Things Homeowners Do to Mess Up Their Own Remodels — Digital...
Download Now — $5.99 This 70-page document will spell out to you the mistake homeowners innocently make and how you can avoid this same mistakes. Have you heard the one about the contractor who didn’t...
View ArticleThe Hottest Trends from the 2014 Italian Tile Show
As we saw from Cersaie, the recently held internationally acclaimed tile show in Bologna, Italy, the trend in tile is toward wood. Well, wood-look, that is. If you love rain forests (the “lungs’ of the...
View ArticleQ&A: What Tax Credits Can I Get for Fixing Up My Home?
From Energy Star: Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which may cost more to purchase than standard models, but will pay you back in...
View ArticleHow to Remodel Like an Engineer
Here’s one of my favorite kitchens, built by Corona homeowner Rick Taylor for $7,500 during a three-week vacation. But here’s the best part: Rick’s wife Stephanie did not want her household with two...
View ArticleIt’s a Luxury Kitchen. No, it’s a Budget Kitchen. Actually, it’s Both.
Basking in the warmth of Liese Gardner’s sumptuous Spanish-style kitchen, it’s hard to believe what she is saying: that she and fiancé Dave Lidstone did the entire remodel with their own hands, from...
View ArticleWhere the Money Went: From Bland to Grand Condo
David Kean‘s budget didn’t allow him to buy a grand and luxurious condo. So he bought a bland one, and gave it his touch. (See the whole story.) Here’s where the money went: Where the money went:...
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