Houzz Tour: Builder's Beige Gets a Makeover
This 5-year-old house in Toronto was in fairly boring form when its owners hired interior designer Shirley Meisels. “Although relatively new, it was fairly basic concerning finishes … and it had been builder’s beige,” she states. The house lacked moldings,…
Opening Acts: Folding, Sliding and Pivoting Doors
While the Northeastern region of the U.S. was hit by a Halloween snowstorm this fall, much of the South continues to be enjoying atmosphere finally cool enough to let doors and windows to stay open, fostering luxurious cross breezes. I…
Dress Your Hearth for Fireplace Season
You may get some really great tips about dressing up a fireplace’s mantel, but the hearth can be overlooked. But in the event the hearth isn’t addressed, your total vision for your fireplace may fall short. Luckily, it does not…
What to Know Before You Choose Exterior Paint Colors
painters Fort Lauderdale, FL is one of the easiest ways to improve the curb appeal of your home. But how do you choose the right paint color? Read on for some tips on how you can choose the perfect color…
Fantastic Design Plant: Slipper Plant
For home gardeners who love the idea of xeriscaping but think that cacti and agave are your only choices for reducing water consumption, think again. The slipper plant (Pedilanthus macrocarpus) isn’t just a sustainable gardening godsend, it also conveniently spreads…
Little Ideas for Big Results
When seeking to make modifications in our homes’ decoration, we often consider making improvements to a larger scale. I am always excited about opportunities for a decorating overhaul, but what also excites me is the appearance on customers’ faces when…
Stage Your Home and Sell it Quickly
A property slump is really a drag, especially if you’re attempting to sell your abode. So point your pad to beat out the competition and also draw in more potential buyers. Most buyers have a hard time looking past pink…
How to Care for Young Trees
Growing trees on your land can significantly revamp your landscape. However, this is a job that requires some level of commitment. The most important time in the life of any tree is the first five years. How your tree grows…
6 Garage Organizing Tips That Really Work
Garages are somewhat dumps for just about everything. Because they are large open spaces, they’re easy targets for that suitcase that will not fit in the cupboard, the rollerblades your daughter does not want to throw off yet, the sewing…
Kitchen of the Week: A Bi-Coastal Structure
Designing a kitchen is always a struggle, but it becomes much more difficult when you have to design the whole thing from over 3,000 miles apart. Houzz consumer Karen Heffernan was residing in California while the construction on her soon-to-be-home…