Finding storage in a small room is no easy feat, especially if you’re short on closets and cabinets. Try one of these ideas for squeezing extra storage out of overlooked spaces. Behind Doors For every door in your house there is a space behind that door just begging to be used. Cassie Freeman of Hi Sugarplum covered…
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Eye-Catching Upcycled Design Inside and Out
Paddle Lounge Chairs The two custom Adirondack chairs that sit on the back deck were made using canoe paddles. The paddle part was used to form the back of the seat and armrest, while the hand portion of the paddle forms the leg and top of the seat. The horizontal seat surface was made from…
Autumn Maintenance Tips
Regularly clean gutters and downspouts. Make sure all drainage areas are unblocked by leaves and debris. Consider installing gutter guards to make the job a lot easier. Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and decks. Use caulk to fill the holes or completely replace the wood. Lower humidity and…
Before and After: 8 Dramatic Garage Remodels
Need extra square footage in your home? Steal some from your garage! Get inspired by these garages converted into apartments, studios, game rooms and more. BEFORE: Packed with Clutter This garage was like many others: raw, cluttered and underutilized. When the city denied an application to expand the main residence for an office and additional…
30 Home Maintenance Tasks You Can Do in Under 30 Minutes Each
Weekend Warrior, meet the Half-Hour Hero. Here’s a rundown of the best home maintenance tasks you can do for your Money Pit in less than 30 minutes. 1. Locate and label important valves: Imagine that a pipe broke in your ceiling and water is now leaking through every electric light fixture on to your brand new carpet. Got…
Fall Maintenance for Your Rentals Properties
Do you own a rental property or several rental properties? Routine maintenance will ensure that your properties are protected from the harsh fall and winter elements, and most can be done without detracting too much from your time or pocketbook. This post will help ensure the process goes as smooth as possible, and that expensive items…
Amazing Shed Transformations
Artist’s Shed Sure, sheds can hold shovels and rakes, but why should garden tools have all the fun? Start with an existing shed, kit or pre-fab, and transform it into a teahouse, library or secret nook for afternoon naps. This artist’s retreat began as a simple garden shed. Custom touches like skylights and French doors…
Weekend Ready: Before and After Bedroom Makeovers
Before: Dated Traditional This room was dull and unpolished, but designer Steve McKenzie, owner of Steve McKenzie’s in Atlanta, brought in fresh new touches to completely change the feel of the space. The redo was part of a Dwell with Dignity makeover. After: Bright, Budget-Friendly Artwork Become your own artist. The elephant artwork to the left…
Open Concept Kitchen With Navy Cabinets Made to Wow
Streamlined Space To highlight the historic windows in the long and rectangular space, an L-shaped perimeter design with no upper cabinets was used on the kitchen’s sink side. “I wanted to keep the whole kitchen really streamlined and simple,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. Classic Buffalo Check The historic windows are covered with a classic…