Category archive for ‘Family Rooms’
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How to Create More Space in Rooms without Moving Walls
6/17/09Not only does cabinetry utilize space better than furniture throughout the home, it helps you get organized and stay that way
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Garage Transformation
11/11/08A cluttered garage becomes an elegant but kid-friendly family room.
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Girl’s Toile Bedroom
9/09/08Pink walls, toile and black wood create a great makeover for a young girl’s bedroom
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It’s Time to Clean House With an Air Purifier
8/28/08According to the American Lung Association’s 2005 State of the Air report, more than 152 million Americans, or 52 percent of the population, breathe dirty air.
Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency ranks poor indoor air quality as a top five environmental risk to public well-being? Less than 20 percent of Americans believe that indoor air can be as polluted as outdoor air. Yet a home’s indoor air quality can be five times worse.
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Tips for a Cleaner, Healthier Home
8/28/08“Homeowners often complain about poor indoor air quality leading to headaches, dry eyes and fatigue, as well as asthma and allergy attacks,” said home improvement expert Lou Manfredini.
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A Tween-age Bedroom
8/15/08Watch this HGTV video to learn how to strike a perfect balance of fun and function to please mother and daughter in this teenager’s bedroom.
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With Insulating Blinds, Homeowners See Real Savings
8/05/08Many Americans send energy – and their hard-earned money – right out the window. Poorly insulated windows make heating and cooling systems work harder to keep homes comfortable. Homeowners not only feel uncomfortable but also waste hundreds of dollars.
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Love the Look of Wood Flooring, but Not the Hassle or Cost? Think Laminate
7/29/08Natural wood once reigned as the product of choice when it came to selecting an attractive flooring material that would impart a warm, homey and upscale appearance. Today, with many new laminate flooring options available, homeowners are taking a closer look at what appears to be authentic wood, but delivers the beauty at a much lower cost with far more benefits.
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From Common to Customized – Add Value With Details
7/29/08Whether you’re selling your home or planning to live there for years to come, you can add interest and value using architectural elements. Customizing your kitchen, bath or master bedroom is a simple way to set your home apart and increase the “wow factor” of those particular rooms, which real estate agents say sell houses.
Architectural elements are the unique details that form the architectural style of houses and buildings. These include anything from stairways and fireplace mantels to columns and ornaments. Examples of architectural details are found in every design style from intricate Victorian gables to modern clean-lined ceiling domes.
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Stylish Range Hoods for Your Kitchen
6/11/08Remove stale air filled with grease, odors and moisture from the kitchen with the newest designs in range hoods that reflect the latest technology and kitchen decor trends.