More and more women are choosing to work from home. This gives them the flexibility required to raise children, manage the house and take care of other such tasks. There are many home business ideas for women. Many times, a hobby becomes a base for your business. Here are some […]
Eco Home Tips – Checklist For Your Next Green Home
Looking to buy or rent a green home? These days, lots of green homes are going on the market as sellers and landlords recognise they’re in demand. But how is one to know which homes are truly green? Here’s a checklist of features to look out for and questions to […]
House Painting Odors – Getting Rid of the Smell
Homeowners, especially those with small children, often ask me how to get rid of paint odors. It’s such a big concern for some folks that they’ll ask me about potential odor control before they even book the painting estimate. The good news is that the evolution of house paint has […]
Principles of Interior Design
Whether you are working with existing furnishings and fabrics or “starting from scratch” with an empty room, you should always use the elements and principles of design as a guide in choosing everything. The elements are your tools or raw materials, much like paints are the basics to a painter. […]
Professional Ethics For Interior Designers
While we have all heard these things in the past, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a busy design business and forget some of the basics, such as professional ethics and standards. As practicing designers, we should always behave in a way that is […]
Creating a Handicap Accessible Kitchen That Works!
How do you create a handicap accessible kitchen that will work for you? Focus on three things. First, focus on accessibility to storage spaces, pantries and cabinets. Second, prioritize wheelchair mobility. Space in front of and alongside appliances is essential. And, third, arrange your work space by coordinating utensils, pull […]
Interior Design Trends For Your Home
People love to decorate their house with latest interior design trends. Everyone likes it when people compliment them on the interiors of their house. The more difficult thing then designing the interiors of the house is to design it a way that society can easily embrace. To keep up with […]
Interior Decorating – How to Do Eclectic Design Well
God save me from the “eclectic” client. Ok, I’m kidding… sort of. Being “eclectic” means to have an enjoyment of a variety of styles, colors, and types of objects… which is great! It does NOT mean that you can cram any and everything that crosses your path into a room […]
Popular Types of Weather Stations
Have you ever tried relying on weather updates given by news reporters and be disappointed in the end? Have you ever planned on going out on a picnic expecting bright sunny weather but then get rain showers instead? There are a lot of advantages that can come from knowing exactly […]
Home Insurance Explained
Congratulations! You’re about to become a full-fledged homeowner. Before you let the drawn-out home buying process pass and you begin to bask in the first moments of home ownership, be sure to be on top of the home insurance process. After putting so much time, effort and money into buying […]