No matter what fireplace type, style or size you have, the best way to show off it is with the appropriate lighting. Fireplace light not only is functional, but it also helps emphasize your fireplace as a focal point in your home. There are over thousands of light options to choose from, so it can …
Joel and Shauna May believed shifting their family to a larger house, but after viewing 3-D renderings of the cellar renovation by Brad McCallum, owner of Urban Abode, they understood they’d be very happy staying put. The couple had a great deal of demands for their 900-square-foot area, which introduced lots of layout challenges. “What …
Rats are a bane of house gardens. The rodents carry myriad ailments, wreak havoc on property and decimate crops. Rats are not choosy when it comes to food or shelter sources. They’re known to live in burrows, colonies and essentially any spaces both small and nondescript, like attics and big, open places such as fields. …
Stunning water views drew Steve Joung and Dana Guo to their high rise apartment in Chicago. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the entire unit, and every room has a view of either Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. The couple renovated the conventional inside, enhancing the home’s existing components with their fresh, personal style. in a GlanceWho …
Your house might look tidy, but it probably traps allergens inside which means you breathe them in. Some houseplants give efficient air filtering of particular pollutants while creating oxygen, making a healthier atmosphere inside your property. The carbon dioxide you breathe assists these crops grow, as do some common environmental toxins, according to the U.S. …
A glass table without its original base need not be lost — give it fresh life and a fresh new appearance by repurposing different items like trunks, suitcases or even an old cabinet left behind after a bathroom or kitchen remodel. Utilize the size and contour of the camel as inspiration for the perfect table …
I adore Ikea. It’s been a boon for thrifty design hounds, and there is not any better location for finding pieces to provide a small space. It’s classic principles and a continuous supply of new layouts (and don’t even get me started about the frozen yogurt). But it isn’t without its drawbacks. Horrible instructions, mazelike …
Bambi and Peter Cottontail may be adorable in the movies, but rabbits and deer can wreak havoc on your own garden by eating any plant which strikes their fancy. Most repellents contain ingredients repulsive to animals like blood, pepper and rotten eggs. You can think of your own by blending or using household solutions. Keep …
Whether you’ve got noisy neighbors upstairs at teenagers in their bedroom or a complex, a ceiling that is thin can permit a lot of noise to emanate down to the lower levels of the home. As a solution, you can soundproof your existing ceilings to dampen any noise pollution. You can decide among numerous different …
Poorly insulated attics enable expensive heated or cooled air to escape your house, wasting both energy and money. With the addition of insulation to your attic, you’ll not just lower your monthly utility bills, but also appreciate improved energy efficiency and increased comfort throughout the year. By lowering energy consumption, attic insulation also protects the …