After months of closing your window treatments to keep the cold winter out, it’s now time to transition to beautiful spring inspired window treatments to let in the sun and springtime views. For some homes, winter meant heavy fabrics and textiles on the windows, while spring should signal...

Paddington x2 House is a complex project implemented by MCK Architects and consisting of turning two terrace houses in Sydney, Australia into a single living space. Here is more information on this architectural conversion from the designers: “Via research and investigation we arrived...

This Mother’s Day get something thoughtful for your mum and if she is extremely house-proud then the Safavieh BK-367 Hand Tufted Chinese “Berkeley Collection” Rug is a great option. Available on Amazon for $288.03 (the 5×8 version) after a 31% discount, this beautiful rug is available...

London firm Cyclehoop came up with an original idea to promote the use of bicycles over vehicles. This ingenious project was commissioned for the London Festival of Architecture and consists of car-shaped bike racks painted in vivid colors. The concept behind this initiative is that ten bicycles take...

As you may have heard, CalFinder’s all about saving you money . To that end, we’re happy to share a guest post from Herbert Norton of Roofery.com . The focus? Better-insulating roof + eco-friendly materials = money in the bank. Take it away, Herb! Greening Your Roof Going green can do more...

Filed under: Crafts , Unusual Uses , Crafts & Celebrations Antsy to get crafting without stepping foot in an art supply store? These genius ideas make use of things you already have around the house. Check out this great DIY project — one of our favorites from the brand new May 2011 issue...

Filed under: seasonal , landscaping , outdoor , Outdoors Forget the picket fence: These all-natural options can get higher, look better and make your neighbors jealous (while hiding your backyard from them). Here’s how to make it happen in your yard. CascadeAndSTAN , Flickr One of my favorite...

Filed under: seasonal , landscaping , outdoor , Outdoors Forget the picket fence: These all-natural options can get higher, look better and make your neighbors jealous (while hiding your backyard from them). Here’s how to make it happen in your yard. CascadeAndSTAN , Flickr One of my favorite...

Staying on top of the latest remodeling tax info is tough, but you can still take advantage of every federal tax break available before they expire. Some federal incentives have ended for 2010, some have been extended through 2011, and certain credits last all the way to 2016. Tax Credits for Basic...

San Francisco resident Corey McMills decided he no longer wanted to deal with the heavy traffic of San Francisco. So he came up with an ingenious idea for parking his car: turning his bay window into a garage. Seen on Curbed , this amazing idea doesn’t leave room for nothing but admiration. The...