Latest Home Improvement Ideas
Caring For Your Soil
Soil is the lifeblood of any garden, without it your plants and vegetables will never reach their full potential. There are number of common reasons why you may find that your soil is poor such as poor drainage, poor fertility or pans (hard layers) Soils are usually poorly trained either because they have a makeup [...]
Use a “Training” Dresser to Help Kids Organize
If you’ve had kids, then you know how tedious it can be to train them up in household chores, especially when it comes to sorting clothes and putting them away. So much of the training that comes with kids is just plain boring – therefore, it was a delight to see this Training Dresser created [...]
The Future in Kitchen and Bath Technologies
Just like clockwork, once a year the kitchen and bath industry converges on a city to showcase all of the new products which are to be introduced over the next year. This year the city was Las Vegas, and the product offering showcased was in line with the glitz and glamour of the city. There [...]
Rummer Home Tour in Portland
If you are a fan of mid-century modern architecture, you’re in luck. The weekend of May 21st, the Historic Preservation League of Oregon is offering a unique opportunity to visit eight original Rummer homes in Portland. In addition, Robert Rummer will be attendance to answer questions after a lecture by Jack Bookwalter. Mid-Century Modern Homes [...]
Have Trophies? Hang Coats
And bags, and backpacks… Need an innovative and resourceful way to create a helpful coat rack for your entryway? Over at Design*Sponge, there are step by step instructions that show you how to turn your left-behind trophies into a stylish coat rack. Grab a piece of prepared hardwood, a drill, and your trophies, along with [...]
Achieve an Ultra Modern Look in a Converted Warehouse Apartment
You have your new, fabulous apartment in a building that has just been converted from an old warehouse, but how on earth do you furnish it? When the apartment is empty it looks as if it could be the most amazing modern and stylish pad, except that you have no idea what will look good. [...]
Are You Influenced by Paint Color Names?
You know those color cards in the paint aisle of home improvement stores? Many people are familiar with the colors on those cards and find the color names intriguing… as they’re marketed to be. Even if a color stands out to someone they’re forgetting that the name also has a significant part in their selection. [...]
10 Tips to Garage Spring Cleaning
It’s springtime! And you know what that means. The two most dreaded words, “spring cleaning”. Yes, it’s time to crawl out of hibernation and get ready to enjoy all the things that come with spring, from planting flowers and a garden, to breaking out the bikes for a long ride in the sunshine. One of [...]
Creating the Perfect Garage
I have a friend who has been in his house now for nearly 10 years, and it is an immense source of pride to him that he can still fit two whole cars in his two-car garage. I can’t really blame him. Just driving down the street on a Saturday afternoon will reveal how many [...]
Safety Tips For Welding At Home
Welding is a dangerous activity, particularly if it is taken up at home. However, through wearing proper protective clothing, ensuring that your environment is suitable for welding and investing in advanced equipment such as the welding positioner, welders can reduce the danger to themselves and their family. Take Fire Safety Precautions One of the biggest [...]
