How eco-friendly is your home? Read on…Did you know that the materials that make up your home might be the cause of your health problems? Common health hazards in the home: 1. Is Painting fun? Many paints contain VOCs or Volatile Organic compounds, which have severe health effects. Some may even be carcinogenic. Try and […]

Window treatments have the ability to give any room a finishing touch and practicality. When considering what type of treatment to invest in, consider adding automatic window coverings. This type of treatment is motorized and available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Conventional window treatments are operable using a manual cord; which can […]

As part of this year’s Bathroom Blogfest, we’d like to spend a moment talking about Universal Design using this room scene. The bathroom in this photo has an interesting design – contemporary with a natural touch. What you may not have noticed is that the bath is also designed for accessibility. If you look a […]

Stay tuned next week! We are proud to be participating in this year’s Bathroom Blogfest. What on earth is a Bathroom Blogfest? The 2010 Bathroom Blogfest, now in its fifth year, brings together 33 bloggers from the U.S., Canada, the UK and India to address the 2010 Mad Men inspired theme “Stuck in the 60s?” […]

October is child safety month, and today’s parents have the ability to keep their children safer than yesterday’s, thanks to the many changes in home products. One major change came from window blinds and shades. When the industry faced concerns about the dangers posed to children and pets by hanging cords, some manufacturers redesigned products […]

Reader Question We are currently renovating our small apartment and would like to make it look bigger. We were planning on going in for small furniture pieces for a spacious look. Please advise. -Carl Hi Carl, Have you been to a magic show? The rabbits are never there in the hat and the card tricks […]

Many decorating advice books recommend reviewing magazines with photos of beautiful rooms for ideas, or visiting model homes. These are good suggestions, but really anything can inspire a room. How about taking a chance by using a completely unrelated idea or theme to create a room? The bathroom in the photo was inspired by an […]

We always appreciate when people take the time to let us know about their experiences with us. We are delighted to share this customer testimonial with you. “My husband and I wanted to thank you for all that you did for us. We truly do appreciate you keeping your word on the promotion and going […]

It’s getting close to that time of year! Pumpkin carving time!! This year, before you get started – take a few moments to bookmark or print this page so that in the event that you have a pumpkin mess during your carving, you won’t have to worry. Below are some easy to follow instructions for […]

On the surface, this kitchen is alright if a bit dull, but look beyond the obvious – the floor is just not a fit. The light shaker cabinets allow the black countertops and appliances to really pop. Then the flooring, with its total lack of contrast with the cabinets, removes any chance of excitement in […]

When you’re making a decision on a home purchase, do you find yourself confused by the number of options? That’s when you need to use an approach that works well for making a final decision: just walk away. This concept may sound counterproductive, but in reality you may find that one choice stays in your […]

When you’re making a decision on a home purchase, do you find yourself confused by the number of options? That’s when you need to use an approach that works well for making a final decision: just walk away. This concept may sound counterproductive, but in reality you may find that one choice stays in your […]