Many a kitchen is bespeckled with out dated, less than attractive elements. Items such as faded cabinets, deeply scratched sinks, broken drawers, countertops with nicks and stains, oh I could go on with this list for another couple of pages. And while the overall design might be practical, these other things take away from those [...]
I am headed out to the garden this weekend with the intention of completing a self-imposed mission. While many garden owners try to hide their sheds in a corner, I plan to do the opposite. Though I can see why others might choose to quarantine off an uninteresting structure in order to keep it out [...]
When buying a new carpet; fitting is the last piece in the jigsaw. For many of us we may think that once we’ve chosen our preferred design, the hardest part is over, but in reality that’s just the beginning. Often homeowners will have little knowledge about what actually constitutes a good carpet fitter and indeed [...]
One way to bring in a real decorative feature to a space is through the use of colourful curtains. While some choose to put up curtains that blend with the overall design, others make them dominant. It is easy to make curtains fuse with the wall colour, just select fabric in the same tone, but [...]
If you have purchased the home you plan to raise children, and grow old in, then be sure to take this into consideration when setting up your garden. While it might just be you and the missus enjoying the garden at the present, think of what would be enjoyable to have in this space once [...]
After the shrubs are in place and the annuals are all set up the next thing to turn your attention to is the garden furniture. You do not want to miss out on precious time that can be spent luxuriating in your well groomed environment, but if you have no place to sit, drink, eat, [...]
For a long time our property has been encircled by a rundown wooden fence. It looks like it was constructed back in the thirties, and believe me every expense was spared. So, we decided that last year would be the year we would finally get our act together and replace it. The first step was [...]
The kitchen backsplash is quickly becoming the go to area of a home to express one’s individual style. Considering the options are never ending, and it rarely strongly influences the decision to buy or not to buy of a potential new owner down the road, it is a smart way to infuse your space with [...]
Many wonderful plants do not make it into our gardens because they require a lot of shade. Instead of this being a hurdle you avoid, turn it into another feature of your garden. A great way to add the shade needed for such plants is to simply extend a flat pergola with a slatted roof [...]
Since the blossoming of the edible flowers that I planted, I have been going crazy with them in the kitchen. Salads, cupcakes, birthday cakes, scones, canapés, you name it I have dressed it up with the flower petals. But, the funny thing I have discovered is that the biggest response I have gotten is from [...]