This may be the newest “best sleeping idea” ever because the application is so widespread. The product is called Privacy Pop Bed Tent. The appeal will cover grandparents buying presents, college dorm rooms where privacy is a rare commodity or a replacement for dark out curtains. The latter fits my purchase of the black pop […]
Archives for December 2016
Tips for Replacing Baseboard Without Losing Your Mind
If a short run of molding is damaged, replace it all; for longer runs replace only the damaged area with a patch. Take a sample of your baseboard to a lumber yard to match it. To replace a damaged section of baseboard, pry the damaged section away from the wall. Place wooden shims between the […]
Next Level Decorating: Creative & Beautiful Ways to Use Carpet Tile
Installing carpet squares, or carpet tiles, is not only easy but it is a simple way to add bold colors and patterns to a room. Best of all, the colors and patterns are easily customized to fit the decor of any home. To determine the pattern (so a single tile will lie at the center […]
3 Stunning Interior Design Inspiration by Ike Kligerman Barkley
With two offices in New York City and San Francisco, Ike Kligerman Barkley serve clients smoothly from coast to coast and beyond. In both locations, they realize their projects through traditional handicraft and cutting-edge processes. Structures are imagined in impressionistic watercolors and communicated through sketches; they are also digitally rendered and designed using the latest […]
How to Make a Bed – Combining Form + Functionality
You’ve probably heard it from your mother a million times, but making your bed every morning is a must. It makes the entire bedroom look neater and more organized, and slipping between the sheets will seem far more inviting come bedtime. Making your bed may sound like a simple task, but doing it neatly and […]
Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do
Suffering in summer heat in the upstairs bedroom? No need – with a few housing hacks, you can feel like you’re drinking mojitos in the cool breeze of spring in no time. We’ll cover making little changes, large-scale structural changes, and improving the existing system in your house. After all, your house is already air-conditioned, […]
Small Space Holiday Decorating Ideas
From tiny Christmas trees to clever displays, we’ve got easy ways to bring holiday flair to even the tiniest of spaces. No room to display your holiday collection? No problem! Group and showcase similar seasonal objects together in a decorative tray. When multiple items are arranged within a tray, they’ll appear more uniform. Key Takeaways: […]
How To: Remove Drywall Anchors
Removing drywall may be necessary when renovating a room, repairing localized damage, or when gutting a house after a flood. Learning to approach the job properly will help it go a lot faster. Learn to prep the walls for removal and a few simple steps to get through the process efficiently. Key Takeaways: Drywall anchors […]
Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes Prepping Your Home for Winter
Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to prepare your home for cold weather. These steps, most of which you can do yourself, will help lower your utility bills and protect your investment. If your home had lots of icicles last winter — or worse, ice dams, which can cause meltwater to back up […]
2017 Color of the Year: Greenery
Every year around this time the color experts at Pantone predict which color will be popular in the year ahead. For 2017, it’s a zesty yellow-green called Greenery. Pantone, which markets itself as a global color authority, says the color is revitalizing and symbolic of new beginnings. If you’re looking to refresh a tired room […]