http://alldiyinfo.com Home Improvement Blog Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:49:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's inevitable that, when living and working as a 'Jobbing Builder' in France, you are eventually going to have what are known as 'One of those days', Well yesterday, for me, was such a day! In all truth it didn't start that badly, even though it was a cold ... http://alldiyinfo.com/taste-of-life-as-a-contractor-in-france/ As someone whose cooking skills don’t extend beyond Mac and Cheese, kitchen aprons don’t generally make me giddy with schoolgirl excitement.  But browsing our blogger friend Becky’s designs in her online shop makes me want to learn how to be a domestic diva.  Literally.  Here are a few of ... http://alldiyinfo.com/cupcakes-aprons-cupcaprons/ The beauty and strength of a concrete countertop can be yours with planning, some basic materials and a little patience. Create a beautiful, unique piece of art for your kitchen or bathroom with a DIY concrete countertop. Start With the Template A lot of the work in making concrete ... http://alldiyinfo.com/diy-concrete-countertops-are-easier-than-you-think/ Tax credits, refunds, rebates…this one’s still in the works. President Obama’s been pitching his idea of rewarding green efforts on the home front, and last week in Savannah, Georgia, he appealed to Congress with the $6 billion Home Star program . Packaging it as part of a plan that ... http://alldiyinfo.com/obama-proposes-official-6-billion-%e2%80%9ccash-for-caulkers%e2%80%9d-legislation/ “ Les Aventuriers ” comes from Shun Hirayama Architecture and is an imposing hillside residence located in Kanagawa Prefecture, an area with beautiful surroundings. The owners wanted a peaceful home that would be integrated in a natural environment. However, when it came to design and architecture, the land was ... http://alldiyinfo.com/imposing-residence-from-shun-hirayama-architecture-%e2%80%9cles-aventuriers%e2%80%9d/ Located in Cherry Creek, one of the most “trendy” neighborhoods in Denver, this property amazes through luxury, style and design. The fashionable home catches one’s attention from a great distance, due to its large windows and the combination of stone and stainless steel used to style up the exterior. ... http://alldiyinfo.com/fashionable-home-in-denver-a-showcase-of-luxury-and-style/ Konnex is a new shelf system by German designer Florian Gross . It is super versatile and can be put together in several ways. It has a contemporary appearance and would fit in most places. The shelf system is a basic cube set, which can be assembled according to ... http://alldiyinfo.com/new-shelf-system-konnex-by-florian-gross/ According to the Craft & Hobby Association, March is National Craft Month. And "crafting" is a great way to DIY some of the finer aspects of your home. Many different stores such as Joann, Michael's, and Hobby Lobby are hosting free events, classes, and workshops at their stores, and ... http://alldiyinfo.com/craft-your-way-to-an-updated-home/ This beauty by Case Architects is part of the Columbia City Green project. Not only is it lovely to look at, but it’s also kind to the environment. The yellow-blue-green façade is created with low-toxicity paints and finishes, as well as recyclable materials. It is said to provide energy ... http://alldiyinfo.com/eco-friendly-and-visually-striking-homes-by-case-architects/ Back before the world lived and worked by electricity, candles were the extent of lighting options .  For those who find themselves wishing for simpler times, System Studio Design has found the perfect way to recreate the soft lighting of candles while sticking to the light bulb’s functional design. ... http://alldiyinfo.com/candle-light-bulbs-for-that-olden-timey-glow/