ISSUE 3 | Budget Remodels .entry-header January 20, 2017 6:00 AM BY Alexa Hotz Toilet-paper holders are not the most glamorous fixture in the bathroom, but they are undeniably essential. In 2011 we dove into two subcategories: Modern Toilet-Paper Holders and Traditional Toilet-Paper Holders. Since then many more have arrived on the scene; here are 10 designs we’re […]
3 Simple Steps to Protect Your Wood this Winter Season. 3 Ways to Waterproof Wood That natural beauty demands protection! Choose the products and techniques that work best with your wood. By Glenda Taylor Photo: istockphoto.com Some of most delightful furniture, cabinetry, and trim work are crafted from wood, the world’s oldest and best-loved building […]
These are certainly some of our favorite zero cost ideas! 11 Zero-Cost Room-Changing Ideas November 14, 2016 8:00 AM BY Justine Hand Renovating your home can be a time-consuming and expensive process (I should know; I’ve been slowly working on my 1880s house outside Boston for almost two years now). But you’d be surprised […]
So much better than the original! Ikea items: Black LACK TV stand, Black bed legs BRATTVÅG 10cm We are going for an industrial/steampunk look in our new apartment and were trying to find the perfect TV stand. Needless to say we found nothing. So we thought to keep it simple and just get the black […]
How To: Get Rid of Spider Mites Keep these creepy-crawlies from wreaking havoc with plants, indoors and out, using this all-natural battle plan. Photo: istockphoto.com Tiny, sap-sucking arachnids known as spider mites can be a problem any time of year, out in your garden and plaguing houseplants and greenhouse varieties, too. With females able to […]
Man caves have become a sort of getaway for the boys, to hang and kick back. So we looked at the 7 must haves of every man cave. 1. It Wouldn’t Be A Man Cave Without A Secret Door Entrance. 2. Don’t Want To Lose Track of time Spent in the Cave? Use A Domino’s […]
The latest trend has been to up-cycle old or unwanted items, and we simply love it! As our drains are all from up-cycled material. This post shows you how you can take your old ordinary objects that are laying around the house or garage and turn them into extraordinary every day useful items, that are […]
The Holidays Are Around The Corner, Spruce Up Your Holiday Decor! 7 DIY FALL WREATHS TO DECORATE YOUR HOME Written by Clarissa There’s something about fall that brings out the inner nester in all of us. What better way to enjoy the cool, cozy days of autumn than with a DIY fall wreath project? We’ve rounded up […]
Easy Do It Yourself, In Only Six Steps! How To: Paint Popcorn Ceiling Give that tired textured surface a fresh new coat with these steps. The popcorn effect—so called for its resemblance to America’s favorite fluffy snack—is the result of loose particulate materials mixed into paint and applied to a surface, usually with a sprayer. […]
So, we know what you’re thinking. How the heck can a shower drain make the world a better place? Most people barely even know what their shower drain looks like let alone think about them in the context of making the world a better place. Well, maybe shower drains won’t change the entire world but […]
There are a lot of ways that you can create a more beautiful and functional bathroom in your home. We have come up with a list of tips that will not only make your bathroom look great, but these tips will also make you feel great because you can do them all yourself. Check out […]
Well, the truth is that a designer shower drain is not necessarily a necessity, but it is a very nice amenity for your home. So, the question is still who needs a designer shower drain? Nobody! A person can’t need a shower drain like they need food to live. Designer Drains offers individuals who want […]
