As an architect, of course I have strong feelings about elements that should never be left out of any home building project. For example, I believe that no home should be built without bathtubs.

I know, bathtubs sounds like a strange thing to be so concerned about, but it is true. I...

Lighting

Don’t leave lights on when no one is in the room. If you are going to be out of the room for more than five minutes, turn off the light.

If you know of a light that everyone fgov.inets to turn off, make a sticker or a sign to hang next to the switch that says...

Remember what your brand new carpet looked like when you first had it installed? Frustrated that only a short time later it looks like it needs to be replaced again?

Keeping your carpet clean and looking new is no longer an easy job.

To get the most wear out of your carpet, use the...

Honor and pride in a plate of metal. That is what engraved plaques are. Years of service or a great accomplishment will never fade away due to these precious mementos. They may not be pricey, but they truly are precious. And they always stand the test of time.

1. Plaque...

Do You Realize You Live In A Solar Home? Yes, you.

Mention the word solar in relation to a home and most people get ideas of panel systems on roofs. In truth, any home with windows is using solar energy.

Easy, Free Energy

You may not realize it, but you live in a solar...

Do You Need To Buy New Appliances When Kitchen Remodeling?

Each year, thousands of American homeowners make the decision to remodel their homes. One of the most common reasons for a kitchen remodeling project is change. The average individual is likely to enter their kitchen, at least,...

Choosing cabinet hardware can sometimes be difficult. This is because there are so many items to choose from that you rarely make the right decision. There are different aspects that need to be taken into consideration. We will take a look at them and give you some pointers in choosing the right...

Are you a homeowner who is looking to have your kitchen remodeled? If you are, you likely already know that you, literally, have an unlimited number of options.

In addition to what you would like remodeled and how you would like everything to look, you can also choose how your...

Are you tired of hand washing your dishes once or twice a day? Do you spend an hour after every meal making sure that your dishes are spot free? If this sounds like you, you will want to look into purchasing a dishwasher. Even though there are many people who still do without a dishwasher, it is...

If you are in the market for a new jigsaw, or are interested in adding to your collection, you are in luck. There are a lot of jigsaws on the market today that provide a great level of performance for a relatively low price tag. The most important thing to consider when buying a jigsaw is the...

Air fresheners can be found in many shapes, sizes and uses. For starters, there are certain air fresheners that are Spray Can types. You can use these to spray around your house or office with the purpose of purifying the air.

No matter what the ad says, there is hardly ever any actual...

You are probably reading this and thinking, “Of course I know how to vacuum.” After all, how hard is vacuuming. You turn your vacuum on and move it around the room. Simple, right? Well if you want to vacuum efficiently, it isn’t quite that easy. This article will tell you how...