This is the month for Surfaces, the largest flooring event in the world. As all the newest in flooring is presented, demonstrated and sold, it’s worth taking a few minutes to consider how flooring started and how far we’ve come. Bill Bryson, the author of a number of books including the best-selling A Walk in […]

Pets are members of the family. Like all other family members, pets create unique cleanliness issues that are battled daily. No matter if your pets stay inside; or are allowed to go outside they constantly shed hair and dander. Don’t allow this battle to become overwhelming. There are some things you can control to help […]

Pets are members of the family. Like all other family members, pets create unique cleanliness issues that are battled daily. No matter if your pets stay inside; or are allowed to go outside they constantly shed hair and dander. Don’t allow this battle to become overwhelming. There are some things you can control to help […]

What makes this bedroom’s design feel cohesive and inviting? To create a cozy environment, it’s important to think inside the box. Every room has six surfaces: the four walls, the floor and the ceiling. You need to take all six into account when you’re planning a space. This bedroom has every element needed to make […]

Have you already purchased your calendar for 2011? Or possibly you use Outlook or another computer-based calendar system. Whatever choice you make, now is a good time to set up your plans for next year. Listing birthdays, anniversaries and family holidays can help ensure that you will be ready for each event as it comes […]

Have you already purchased your calendar for 2011? Or possibly you use Outlook or another computer-based calendar system. Whatever choice you make, now is a good time to set up your plans for next year. Listing birthdays, anniversaries and family holidays can help ensure that you will be ready for each event as it comes […]

This photo shows a beautiful space. The vaulted ceiling provides a great open feel, the glass doors allow the bright light to spreads throughout, and the wood floors are a rich beautiful medium brown that works with just about anything. Just about anything, that is, except for the furniture shown here. Let’s take a minute […]

This room demonstrates the classic folk art style. Unlike country décor, the folk art approach is much more Spartan and simple. You won’t see ruffles. Instead the feeling is almost colonial frontier, with every element looking hand crafted. Although this room has many traditional American pieces, folk art is not limited to one country. The […]

Do you wish you could redecorate your home but don’t want to go through all the hassle? A fresh coat of paint can make an enormous difference in a space. Painting is the simplest, most effective home improvement out there. The most difficult part of painting is not the actual labor of painting; it’s selecting […]

People typically associate wallpaper with being out of style and dated. This is not the case, with faux finishing on the rise. Wallpaper companies are trying to keep up and compete with faux finishing, and doing a great job at that! There is an abundance of variety and styles available in wallpaper today. The days […]

If you took a chance with color in your decorating, are you now concerned that holiday decorations will clash with your home? Don’t be – you can make any color décor complement the season. Do you have color in accessories rather than in permanent elements? If so, you can just put those pieces away for […]