Tag Archives: home design

Oops! Hole in the Wall

That little spring doorstop thingy just doesn’t always work. If someone accidentally opens a door a little too briskly, it just might swing into the wall causing the doorknob to make a hole. Even if you’ve never had this problem yourself, you have probably seen a hole in the wall in someone’s home behind a door. Such a hole can be a bit of a pain to fix and to prevent from reoccurring in the future. Or, you can use this quick, simple method until someone can permanently fix the hole. Go to your local home improvement center or a … Continue reading →

Start Saving for your Kid’s College Education NOW!

I have a New Year’s resolution for you to start 2008 off right. Vow to begin a college savings plan for your kids and add as much or as little as you can each month starting next year and beyond. It doesn’t even matter if all you have to save is $25 a month or $1000. Save what you can and get started. The sooner you begin investing, the further your savings will go. The less money you have to set aside for your kids, the sooner you need to start. Money saved when your children are young… less than … Continue reading →

Disney Partners With KB Homes

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Did you know that Disney makes furniture, flooring and window coverings? Well, if you’re in the market to buy a new home and have some Disney fans in the family, look no further than KB Homes. They’ve recently signed an exclusive deal with Disney to market Disney-branded home furnishings and other products in their developments throughout the United States. They’re starting in central Florida, home to Walt Disney World, where KB Homes will feature eight model homes with Disney fashions. The full line of Disney branded options will also be available for review in KB Home’s 15,000-square-foot studio in south … Continue reading →

Home Design Trends—Where Do We Go From Here?

There’s nothing like starting your new year out with a home-improvement look that’s on it’s way out. I’ve spent the last week or so discussing decorating trends. I was inspired by a friend who recently created an interior masterpiece (and she doesn’t complain when I come over and drool on her newly tiled floors). My friend is not the only one jumping on the remodeling bandwagon. According to research conducted by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, in the past decade, almost 30 million homes have been “significantly upgraded.” The study revealed that the fastest-growing segment of the market … Continue reading →

Designing A Versatile Kids Room

In previous blogs I detailed the work that went into transforming my daughter’s nursery into a “big girl’s room.” It was not as labor intensive or as expensive as I thought it would be. As a result, I’m thinking of updating it again soon. My daughter will be turning three in a few weeks and while she is not a very tall child, her toddler bed doesn’t seem to accommodate her… well, let’s just call it… active sleeping. Basically, she’s a roller. Some nights are better than others, but for the most part she has a hard time sleeping in … Continue reading →

Add Elegance with Amateur Art

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There are few things that add more elegance to a room’s decor than original art. Unfortunately, many of us cannot afford to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for professional artwork. The solution then is to collect sophisticated art from amateur artists to spruce up your walls. Where to Look You can find amateur art in a variety of places: antique stores, pawn shops, flea markets, thrift shops, yard sales or your grandparents’ attic. Of course certain places (such as antique stores) will charge more than others. For the best deals keep your eye out for art pieces that you … Continue reading →

Displaying Children’s Artwork

If your little artist consistently creates pictures and projects for everyone in the family, you will eventually run out of room to display these works of art. The fridge tends to get covered up pretty fast, and even the special box you and your child made for artwork may be filling up. Here are some ideas for displaying children’s artwork: Clothesline Screw a large mug hook into the wall or ceiling in one corner of your child’s bedroom or playroom and then do the same in a parallel corner. String clothesline between the two hooks, knotting each end tightly. Add … Continue reading →