Source: E_serebryakova/Shutterstock.com From library ladders to Hoosier cabinets, fixing up a roughed-up or mistreated furniture piece is extremely rewarding. But if you’ve never tried your hand at any kind of…
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Source: Francesco Scatena/Shutterstock.com To make the most of your period-style home’s limited space, you have to get creative. You added gorgeous built-in bookshelves with a rolling library ladder and incorporated…
As part of the hardware and construction industries for the past 30 years, I follow design trends pretty closely. I am not an interior designer, but know what I like…
Source: SeventyFour/Shutterstock.com Once the crisp fall weather settles in, the holiday season is upon us. From All Hallows’ Eve to New Year’s Eve, there are several holidays one could choose…
It is that time of year again when I binge read interior design forecasts from major designers and magazines. The Interior Design Trends for 2020, like the past few years,…
A Mudroom is a must-have in the colder climates where a dedicated space for changing out of wet shoes and clothes is advantageous. Mudrooms are also great for storing cold weather…
Rocking chairs have been around since before the Middle ages. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the actual invention of the rocking chair, although that is controversial. There are many available…
The major design shows are now over and the blogs and analysis have begun, so I will give my take on interior design trends for 2019-2020. Keep in mind, I…
The garden shed . . . it is no longer just for tools and lawn mowers . I recently read an article that stated a garden shed is a must-have…
Have you ever wondered about the various design styles you hear the experts talk about on the television home restoration shows? What are the various architectural and furniture styles and…