All bamboo floors on the market come with a surface finish, with ceramic and aluminum oxide being very popular for their scratch resistance and durability. As with hardwood floors, mixing surface finishes with wax finishes is not an option, but does it make it impossible to use wax on a bamboo floor? The common answer…
Category: Home Kitchen
Start your kitchen remodel with cabinet hardware
Have you been considering selling your home? Are you worried that your house or apartment will not sell for more than what you originally paid? Now is the perfect time to assess your home, inside and out, to determine if there are any areas that may need an update, adjustment, or complete replacement. When considering…
5 creative ideas for custom houses
When you’re flipping through the pages of your favorite home design magazine, you may have just glanced at a few custom homes you might see yourself living in. But then maybe you know you need some features in your home designed specifically for you, but you don’t know where to start. Whatever your reason for…
Granite Countertops: Some Evidence of Radon Concerns
Recent concerns have been raised in the media about the use of granite for kitchen countertops and the possible emission of radon and/or radiation. The Environmental Protection Agency has been receiving calls from radon inspectors, as well as concerned homeowners. The homebuyer must have a professional home inspection prior to signing the contract. This will…
Paint kitchen cabinets in 5 easy steps
Oh, so you want to update the look of your kitchen cabinet doors with a good coat of paint, but you’re afraid it’s going to look amateurish. After all, you tell yourself, you are not a professional painter. Okay, do not worry. We’re here to show you how you can paint his kitchen cabinets in…
Laminate Flooring Buyer’s Guide
Laminate has become a popular choice in the flooring world for its durability and low cost. Reasons to Consider Laminate Flooring Laminate flooring looks just like hardwood or stone, but its price is exponentially lower. Also, it does not have the required maintenance that hardwood does. A homeowner gets the look of hardwood floors without…
Personalization of walls decorating with wallpaper
Choosing the type of wallpaper to use depends not only on the taste of the homeowner, but also on where the wallpaper will be installed, the amount of human traffic, the people who will frequent the area, and the activities that will take place in the room. These factors should be considered when redecorating the…
well it’s fall
I have been collecting many project ideas from friends, magazines, various art shows and of course the special requests from family and friends. Some of the things I like to make are wooden bowls, canes, cutting boards, cabinets, and basically anything that gets my creativity flowing. I have been making walking sticks for family and…
Decorating For Renters – Part 3: Quick Fixes
For those tenants who do not have the option of making permanent changes to the walls, millwork, flooring, or architecture of their home or apartment, there are several quick fixes that can be used to disguise or hide the ‘ugly’ ones or to create more . storage. All of these are affordable and within everyone’s…
How to find out what style of living room you like
If you’ve watched any of the countless TV shows that deal with makeovers and remodels, then you’ve probably heard the show’s designers discuss terms that describe different styles: modern, rustic, vintage, county, contemporary, colonial, etc. . But what does it all mean? In most cases, you’ll want to choose a style before you start redecorating,…