I’m constantly looking for new products to improve each space of my house both indoors and out.  Recently I found a great new fabric that I can have made into sheers for my outdoor patio space.  Because I can have my seamstress make the fabric into curtains, I can save the money custom outdoor sheers [...]

Summer is here. And if you’re like most people, you are already beginning to feel the heat. Unfortunately relying on central A/C is not always an option for all home owners. Take those individuals living in older homes for example. Unless they’ve had something new installed, chances are high they are left to beat the [...]

There is a new product coming out that can make stored paint last longer.  I haven’t had a chance to test it out yet, since it’s not available for purchase yet.  So I’m not sure if it does what it says it does.  But if so, it will be a must have for any project [...]

Just a few years ago, buying new kitchen cabinets might have made a lot of sense. However, we live in a tighter economy now and people are looking to stretch every dollar possible during a kitchen remodel.  In order to do this, it’s important to know your options, know what you can salvage and what [...]

Looking for a ceiling fan that will work in a large space?  Consider the Isis by Big Ass Fans.  Yes, that’s right I said Big Ass Fans.  Doesn’t sound like the maker of a luxury residential ceiling fan does it?  Maybe that’s because they just starting making residential ceiling fans.  The Isis is Big Ass [...]

When it comes to room makeovers, sometimes you run out of money before the space is finished.  If you’re like me, usually that happens before you get artwork or pictures on the wall.  And usually I have grand ideas for the artwork I want, but spent most of my budget on furniture or flooring.

Since I [...]

When it comes to home improvement why would someone go to a big box store instead of a small mom and pop shop?  And vice versa?

The obvious answer to why someone would go to a big box store is convenience and price. Typically speaking, it’s easy to go to one store for all your needs. [...]

If you have been considering renovating your kitchen but are still figuring out your budget consider cabinet refacing instead of replacing your existing cabinets.  This would only be a good idea if you like the size of the existing cabinets and if the cabinets themselves are good quality. The cost of kitchen cabinet refacing will [...]

To Replace or repair? That is the question when it comes to DIY bathroom renovations! Assuming you aren’t making a small bathroom into a larger one, chances are you can reuse much of what you have and save yourself a fortune in your DIY bathroom renovation. Best of all, it won’t require a second mortgage [...]

Nothing can ruin a Sunday afternoon faster than a clogged p-trap. It happens and for years, there was not a whole lot that could be done to prevent it. Well now it appears that this has become a problem of the past.

At the risk of sounding a bit like a TV infomercial here, there is [...]