“Junkitechture” Merges Green Design ...
What is “Junkitechture?” It’s exactly what it sounds like. Using only reclaimed or recycled materials , this new form of design is catching on around the globe as the green movement expands. In fact, the concept has grown into an entirely new category of architecture called “junkitechture.”...
DIY of the Week: Wino Corkboard...
Maybe it’s just me in my rosy-colored world…but there’s a silver lining to any situation. Cook with too much wine , and what do you know, you’ve got enough corks for a great new craft project. We spotted this little gem on GreenUpgrader , and are SO excited to try it out. Here’s...
20 Ways Wood Will Beautify Your Home...
Warm, organic textures and materials are what people love around them in their homes. Wood is the perfect natural material that brings nature into your home and commands respect at the same time. Regardless of your decorating style, there is a wood that meets your comfort level and will symbolize...
40 Best Money Saving Decorating Ideas fo...
Posted by admin in Appliances, DIY, Green, Home, Home Advice, Home Improvement, How To, Plumbing, furniture on 08 27th, 2010 | No Comments
One of the hardest facts about owning a home is that you can’t always afford how expensive your décor taste is! There are ways to cut corners, and still get fantastic ideas for your home. Wouldn’t you love to find ways in your everyday life to save money and get wonderful décor ideas? Here are...
Sleep Easy With A DIY Murphy Bed Install...
If your home is short on space, a Murphy bed can be a great way to maximize minimal square footage while ensuring you get a good night’s sleep. And as is the case with a variety of DIY tasks, you can select your ideal Murphy bed based on your skills and budget. You could opt to buy an already-assembled...
Blog Cabin on DIY Network...
Blog cabin seems to be on of the most popular shows on the DIY Network and we receive a lot of inquiries for folks who are looking for more information about the show. Here’s the premise of the show according to the DIY Network: Blog Cabin is the groundbreaking multimedia experience based on a...
Boost Your Home’s Value With These...
Boosting your homes value is important to us all and we all know that DIY projects require a fair amount of planning: budget, specifics, tools, decor, etc. Yet it’s also worthwhile to plan farther out and decide when–or if–you may be selling your home. If you’ll be moving in...
Consumer Alert: Toxic Chinese-Made Drywa...
While Chinese drywall may have been seen a few years ago as a quick solution to dwindling supplies of American-made drywall , it has now become a massive health and building hazard. Constructed from iron sulfide, hydrogen sulfide, carbonyl sulfide, sulfur dioxide and carbon disulfide, Chinese drywall...
Hammer Time? Vanilla Ice Tries to Upstag...
Move over, Bob Villa. In an unusual career switch, Vanilla Ice (aka Rob Van Winkle) is departing from both rap and reality television to don a hard hat and tool belt. Confused? Yeah, me too. The one-hit wonder is set to be front and center in his own remodeling show airing on the DIY Network this October....
Create Wow-Worthy Windows With A DIY Val...
Posted by in DIY on 08 10th, 2010 | No Comments
Thoughtful window treatments are a basic way to add style and panache to a room. Consider a valance at the top of the window that will coordinate with your fabrics–and the room’s color scheme–while adding a finished polish to your windows, especially if your window treatments consist...