| Published on Oct 20, 2023
A floor plan is a scaled diagram that represents a room or building as viewed from above. Floor plans provide a visual representation of the area size, the arrangement of rooms, and the location of doors and…
| Published on Oct 13, 2023
Kitchen design software is a computer tool that allows homeowners to visualize kitchen designs and layouts. These specialized softwares are ideal for homeowners who want to imagine the possibilities of their kitchen space before they begin a…
How to make a doorless closet look good? For those of us with neo-sixties leanings, Bay Area cult fashion designer Erica Tanov has an easy, inexpensive answer.
Erica has been creating inspired rooms for years: her book, Design By Nature: Creating…
On our radar recently: privacy-enhancing reeded glass (see Margot’s post Trend Alert: Reeded Glass for Just-Enough Transparency). For renters and budget-conscious remodelers, here’s a manageable DIY to get the look: self-adhesive reeded glass window film.
Here’s a roundup of options:
Above: From UK…
| Published on Oct 11, 2023
Wainscoting height defines the amount of wall that the decorative wall panels cover. Wainscoting is added to create visual interest on the wall, but the height is variable and can change the look of the room.
Standard wainscoting…
Whether you want to make keepsake tags that also double as Christmas tree ornaments or embellish a tag with someone’s initials for their birthday, these DIY gift tags can also become keepsakes. Personalize your presents with this clay gift tag tutorial.
Gifting…
| Published on Sep 8, 2023
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Are you a victim of a suburban garden? A carpet of trimmed green grass, perfectly trimmed shrubs, and not a dandelion in sight? It’s time we take our gardens back into our own hands! Here’s how you can embrace dopamine gardening and…
This week we’re revisiting some of the most popular summer stories from the archives. Here’s one: Every summer I make a beeline for one of my favorite summertime haunts: Nunan’s Lobster Hut in my hometown in Maine. My favorite thing about…
Printing cards using garden leaves and flowers is a simple and personal way to send a sentiment to someone special. Make hammered flowers within minutes, creating beautiful prints straight from your garden for the people in your life you want to give…