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Install a Window Box Planter for Instant Curbside Appeal
Affordable window updates are few and far between, but a hanging planter installed outside the kitchen or under a set of living room windows is a cheap way to add natural beauty to your home without emptying your checking account or planning out a major remodeling project. Window boxes are so simple, in fact, they…
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With the western half of the US experiencing historical drought levels, it’s time to get serious about reducing our water footprint, and one very practical way to do so is through a rain catchment system. These setups can easily provide water that would be otherwise lost to landscaping, holding collected rainwater until it’s needed. Your…
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Dress Up Your Deck With A DIY Gas Fire Pit
Gas fire pits marry the cozy warmth of a backyard fire with ease and convenience. Instead of spending your time chopping wood, obtaining a fire permit, and struggling to light a fire the old-fashioned way, you can set up your own gas fire pit for backyard campouts at the touch of a button. And while…
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No VOC Paint: Why It’s the Best Option for Your Health and Your Home
Whether you’re redecorating your living room, finally covering up the screaming lime green you painted the bedroom, or just doing a little touch-up, there’s more on the line when you repaint your home than simply adding some beautiful color. The paint you choose affects your health and the environment, too. Conventional paint contains pollutants called volatile…
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Go from Blank to Beautiful With Fabric Wall Art
Just moved into a new apartment? Upgraded to a bigger house? Take a moment to congratulate yourself—moving is a big deal! Okay, now that you’ve patted yourself on the back, it’s time to get down to business. After all, that blank wall space isn’t going to decorate itself! Fabric wall art, however, comes pretty close…
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Six Ideas for Creating a Dual-Purpose Home Office
These days, nearly all of us are plugged in at all times to our phones, computers, and tablets—and that means more of us are now able to ditch convention and work from the comfort of our own homes. While cutting out the commute is a plus for many reasons, there’s still one downside to working from…
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Two hundred years ago, pioneers lived off the land, using what they found in nature to provide their food, shelter, and clothing. Rustic style is a call back to those early days when civilization and nature were interdependent. Inspired by nature, rustic style embraces the simple, the raw, and the rugged. Read on to learn…
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We’re all familiar with the old adage, “Less is more.” In the design world, nothing embodies this saying quite like minimalism, a style that attempts to strip a design down to its essential elements. Maybe you hear the word “minimalism” and immediately think of a cold, sterile, and uninviting space. We’re here to change that…