Once you get the holiday tree up, what’s not to love about your evergreen and its twinkly lights? Memories decorate the branches with handmade and gifted ornaments. Putting the lights on the tree in the first place is like trying…
As you start furnishing your own home, you've probably come to the same conclusion — furniture is expensive! You can't even buy a futon at Walmart for less than $100, and let's be honest, no wants a futon after college.…
If you’re a lover of the environment, it’s not as difficult as you might think to bring a little slice of nature into your home. Even the smallest apartment has room for a miniature garden, and the idea is actually…
Over the past 50 years or so, home design trends have come and gone. Your grandparents and parents probably made some choices that have you scratching your head. Maybe you even did, two years ago. What are the worst home…
The simplest of all wall-painting ideas — a single color brushed over all the walls of a particular room — is getting boring. You’re looking for something unique, something eye-catching — something that seems far beyond your range of painting abilities. In…
Single home ownership is on the rise. So buying a housewarming gift for one person — not two — is becoming increasingly popular. Although you may be tempted to buy your friend a traditional gift, think twice before buying those…
Ah, your mid-twenties. Half your friends are moving across the country and the other half are settling down and starting families. So what happens when the latter half has a friend who likes design and home improvement? You get drafted…
The holidays are a time for gift-giving, visiting with family and friends and eating plenty of delicious treats that only come around once a year. One thing we don’t usually associate with the holidays, though, is plants. After all, it’s…
The value of handmade gifts is priceless, and a well-crafted woodworking projects can last for generations. If you’re running low on gift ideas, you still have time to complete a wooden gift as a present for the holidays. Whether you’re…
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it's time to vet tree decorating themes. Planning a decorating theme for your Christmas tree can be lots of fun! Your ornament selection can be based on certain colors or things – like icicles, snowmen…