When you are ready to put up a fence, which type do you choose? Fences have two main factors that determine what type they are. These factors are height and how easy it is for you to be able to see through them. Fences today come in all sorts of materials, from wood to vinyl. Take a look at five common fence types and see which one might be right for your home. Picket Fence Picket fences are nice, because they provide a barrier but allow your home to be seen, and allow you to see out. Picket fences are … Continue reading →

Have you noticed the how designer duct tape is trending out there? The classic duct tape is now popping up in so many different colors and patterns that make using it a lot of fun. With these new designs, you can make even more use of duct tape. Wallets, Purses and Accessories The classic duct tape wallet has been around for a while, but the new duct tape has inspired many exciting accessory ideas, from purses to rings. Take advantage of zebra-striped duct tape, floral patterns, polka dots, color splashes and more to really personalize your items. You can search … Continue reading →

If you are thinking about using tile in your home, you are probably wondering exactly what type of tile it is that you want and need. There are so many choices of tile, and some varieties are better used in certain areas of your home and in certain applications than other forms of tile. Knowing what to use and when can be confusing. While looking at tile, you may have heard a number of different terms, such as penny round, mosaic, textured, etc. What do they all mean? Let us start with the basics of tile to give us a … Continue reading →

If you are thinking about using tile in your home, you are probably wondering exactly what type of tile it is that you want and need. There are so many choices of tile, and some varieties are better used in certain areas of your home and in certain applications than other forms of tile. Knowing what to use and when can be confusing. While looking at tile, you may have heard a number of different terms, such as penny round, mosaic, textured, etc. What do they all mean? Let us start with the basics of tile to give us a … Continue reading →

One of the best reasons to decorate or design your home is to make it more livable for you and your family or your friends. Oh, there are other reasons to decorate and design a space, for example to show off your creativity, aesthetic and so on. But for most families, home is a place to live, not a showcase, and as such, designing it to bring people closer is a great goal. I first saw the idea of designing a home to bring people closer as a recommendation for organization and de-cluttering. The thought was that if something didn’t … Continue reading →

It was a long weekend up here in Canada, so that gave me a lot of time to think about our home, specifically my office or study. This is an extra bedroom at the top of the house. In it is my grandmother’s roll top desk, a desk that looks very Victorian. I also inherited my grandfather’s dark wood book shelves, and I have a smattering of artwork around the room. It’s a fairly cluttered and small room, mostly due to the fact that a lot of our living room ended up in there when I moved the furniture around … Continue reading →

When I moved into my home with two-story ceilings in the foyer and great room, I quickly found out that my old accessories would not work. Before moving into this house, I had lived in a raised ranch in upstate NY, a New Orleans warehouse apartment, a New York cubicle apartment, and a typical rental house while my home was being built. Nothing I had collected in my travels to my Georgia Mc Mansion (nickname for suburban GA homes) would fit. The problem was everyplace I had lived previously had low relatively low ceilings and so my home accessories were … Continue reading →