Honey oak kitchen cabinets...

Home remodeling is something that everybody does everyone some great while because they have the money and they want to change something in the house. When you are remodeling most people change the kitchen or do something different in the kitchen to give them a new feel of the home. There are many things that you can do in the kitchen to give your home a new aspect and a new look just by changing the kitchen cabinets. There...

Warming Up to September...

Even though warmer temperatures may linger, something seems to change the minute September comes. The devil-may-care casual vibe of summer is slowly replaced by impulses to look towards nesting and settling in. Especially for those who live in colder climates, a home that offers comfort throughout the year must adapt to the seasons. Goodbye sweating glasses of iced tea and sandy flip-flops, and hello fall. Here are some ways...

Do You Hang Artwork Above Your Bed?...

Living in San Francisco, earthquake central, I’m wary to hang artwork above my bed. Anything framed in glass is pretty much out of the question, so a canvas painting or a textile would be a much safer option. I am loving the arrangement of photography on Sally Hershberger’s wall in Elle Decor , though - I wish I could recreate this in my home! Then again, I probably couldn’t afford the Herb Ritts...

Do You Hang Artwork Above Your Bed?...

Living in San Francisco, earthquake central, I’m wary to hang artwork above my bed. Anything framed in glass is pretty much out of the question, so a canvas painting or a textile would be a much safer option. I am loving the arrangement of photography on Sally Hershberger’s wall in Elle Decor , though - I wish I could recreate this in my home! Then again, I probably couldn’t afford the Herb Ritts...

The History of Labor Day...

Filed under: Holidays , Crafts & Celebrations Curious about the history of Labor Day? We dug up some back story on one of America’s most anticipated three-day weekends. Corbis Labor Day weekend is one of those few times when, for three days, it’s downright unpatriotic to lift a finger around the house. DIYers across the country get a reprieve from their work, opting instead to spend play — spending time...

Roundup: Under Construction...

While Labor Day is often associated with barbecues and beach parties these days, it has much more work-oriented roots. First celebrated in 1884, the holiday was created by the labor movement as an appreciation of the social and economic achievements of American workers. If, perchance, you have some hardworking construction friends, you may want to send them this Bird Construction Worker Postcard ($3) with a little note...

A Look at President Obama’s Newly Decorated ...

Photos of President Obama’s newly redecorated Oval Office were released this week, giving us the first glimpse at the new White House décor since Los Angeles-based designer Michael Smith was selected as the decorator in chief . While the first family vacationed in Martha’s Vineyard, Smith and his crew installed a new rug, carpet, couches, wallpaper, and more. While some, as the New York Times points out , are...

“Smart Windows” Cut Costs with Glass-Tinting T...

While consumption and living green have become the center of many a hot topic over the past few years, some of the best energy efficient technology has been around for decades. Case in point: electrochromic windows. Created to change tint when an electric current is applied, the design is akin to a window with sunglasses . But while it may seem like a wave of the future, several companies have actually been working on this...