Tipsy Topsy Terracotta Tower Planter...

Last evening, I stumbled across an article on GardensandCrafts.com detailing the process for building terracotta pot towers… and fell in love with the idea! It all sounds so brilliantly simple too. First, drive a 1/2 inch diameter rebar rod two feet into the ground. Then, thread terracotta pots through their drainage holes (each resting atop the previous pot as pictured). All that’s left is to fill each...

Electrical Safety...

Although it seems pretty common sense to do so, several people, including professional electricians do not adhere to all electrical safety. The most common is working on “live” wires See the original post here:  Electrical...

Save Money – Fix/Replace Your Leaky Faucets and ...

Do you know that bathroom leaks cost you money? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), toilets account for 30% of water consumption; and leaky ones waste up to 200 gallons of water a day, if left broken. Excerpt from: Save Money – Fix/Replace Your Leaky Faucets and...

Dwelling-workhouse by Hoogte Twee Architecten in N...

Have you been thinking to combine an industrial workspace with the uniqueness of a modern home? Well, here’s one of the best combinations we’ve ever seen — the Dwelling-workhouse by Hoogte Twee Architecten . View original here:  Dwelling-workhouse by Hoogte Twee Architecten in...

New Orleans Blueprints by Brad Pitt Architecture F...

The idea of reconstructing 150 houses after Hurricane Katrina was both challenging and difficult at the same time. However Brad Pitt (yes, THAT Brad Pitt) teamed with 14 architecture companies and decided to put their contributions by working on the Make It Right (MIR) project to release 14 new home designs at New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward. Read the rest here:  New Orleans Blueprints by Brad Pitt Architecture...

Modern Bedroom Furniture: The Aesthetics of Philos...

The term “ modern bedroom ” does not refer to the physical “age” of the room itself. Rather, a “modern bedroom” is one decorated in a manner that parallels modern design values. Generally, this means that for your furnishings to be considered modern bedroom furniture , they have to be indicative of a characteristically modern minimalist aesthetic. Read the original here:  Modern Bedroom Furniture: The...

Dancing Living House by Junichi Sampei...

Talented designer Junichi Sampei ( A.L.X. (ARCHITECT LABEL Xain ) came up with a new house that can combine the needs of a home with those of a dancing studio. Go here to read the rest:  Dancing Living House by Junichi...

Pillows Inspired by the Internet Big Websites...

In these days everybody who uses the internet is a member of a social network, Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc …and a lot of people spend more and more time on them. If these social networks and websites have become such an influence in your life that you’re decorating your home with them, it might be time to invite your friends over for a little face to face social interaction. I have to admit that these pillows are...

How-to Hold and Hammer Small Nails: 4 Ways to Save...

Whenever I’m holding the hammer, tiny nails inevitably lead to bruised fingers. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case. These are some of my favorite tips for hammering small nails… tips that will keep your fingers safe and hopefully make your projects less painful. 1. Pliers Hold the nail with a pair of needle-nosed pliers in one hand and hammer away with the other. You’ll need some hand-eye...