If you want, but cannot afford new cabinets, there are several really smart ways to upgrade your existing ones. The most obvious way is to repaint them and most types of cabinets can be repainted quite nicely with the proper preparation. The quality of the outcome is directly related to how much prep work you do.
January 2012
January 8, 20121 Comment
Organic & Sustainable Pest Control Methods
None of us like having pests creeping into our homes, whether they are small insects such as fruit flies or bed bugs or larger animals like mice and rats. The very thought of them being inside the house is enough to make our skin crawl right? There are a lot of pest control methods and products out there that while they might be effective in the short term, they are not sustainable and they could be harmful to you, your children or your pets if not used properly.
January 6, 20122 Comments
Liven Up Your Home With Rustic Interior Design
So, you’re all moved in to your new, chic, oh-so-urban apartment. It even has that “new apartment smell”, and you couldn’t be happier. There’s just one problem: It’s so… Un-lived in! You want to turn your apartment into a home, but how? The good news is that a new apartment is supposed to look new and uninhabited. However, now that you’re living there, that needs to change, and practicing wise interior design can turn the blank canvas you see before you into a home that you will not only be proud and happy to live in, but one that other people will want to emulate. Here’s how…
January 4, 20120 Comments
Koa Wood Bowls, How to Add Traditional Hawaiian Style
Hawaii is one of the most special places in the world. People are drawn there because of the dramatically beautiful connections the Islands have with nature. The naturally occurring colors, textures and graceful designs found in Hawaii are often emulated in home décor designs. Traditional Hawaiian style has long been a favored décor style. Relying upon Hawaii’s affinity with nature to provide inspiration is a sure way to create a stunning effect.
January 1, 20121 Comment
Cold Weather Projects
Now that colder weather is here, it’s time to really take advantage of being inside more, and get some projects done. If you’re tired of wasting energy, start with your toilet.