Guess What Type of Tool This Is?...

Is it a lamp? A speaker? A room infuser? An albino eight ball? No, it’s none of these things. It’s a mobile sculpture . . . and something you’d keep in your tool box. Can you guess what type of tool it is? More here: Guess What Type of Tool This...

DIY Warrior: Build a Garden Trellis...

Filed under: Exteriors & Facades , Outdoors Mrs. FIXIT Add whimsy to your home’s facade by adding a simple latticework trellis adorned with decorative or fruit-bearing vines. Along the side of my house, there’s an expanse of facade that would make a perfect home for a garden trellis. I headed to my local home improvement store in search of one of a simple, latticed trellis, but couldn’t find...

4 Remodeling Projects to Steer Clear Of...

Hold on there, you overzealous home remodeler , you. Before you add that fancy whirlpool bath or home theater, you may want to consider what type of return you’ll get for such an investment. My guess? Not much. Steer clear of these most overrated home projects and you’ll be just fine. #1 –Whirlpool Baths Who doesn’t want a luxurious bathroom retreat ? We know you deserve it. But trends show that whirlpool...

Casa Quickie: Cut a Rug With Newspapers...

When it comes to deciding what size rug to get and where to put it, I truly think a picture is worth a thousand words. And while looking at other examples is great, seeing what it will look like in your own room, with your own furniture, is even better. To visualize what the rug will look like in your home, grab some old newspapers , adhesive tape, and measuring tape. Lay the papers out flat and, using the measuring tape,...

Fire Extinguishers 101...

Filed under: Kitchen & Bath , Small Projects , Living Rooms , Essential Skills , Know-How , Living Spaces Michael Biann, Getty Images What would you do if you were cooking and suddenly your stove was on fire? Or an unattended candle ignited your armchair? Fires inside your home can be a serious hazard. According to the U.S Fire Administration , in 2008 84% of all fire-related deaths and 81% of injuries were the result...

Exotic Beach Residence in Queensland, Australia...

It was high time we showcased another exotic residence on Freshome. The Marcus Beach House was designed by Bark Architects and its unusual exterior could remind one of a fancy tropical resort rather than a large and spacious contemporary home. Located just 250 meters away from the Marcus Beach, in Australia, this building had a lot going for it if we are to analyze the natural potential of its environment. This means that...

10 Ways to Maximize Space in a Small Bedroom...

In every room of your house there is always a better way to maximize the space you are getting out of it.  For some areas it may be as simple as decluttering, or throwing away unneeded items. Although, for rooms like the bedroom, where the most prominent piece of furniture is… bed! The bed is not always the easiest obstacle to work around, and therefore valuable space is wasted.   Here are 10 ways to maximize the...

Assisted Living: Blair Waldorf’s Bed...

CasaSugar Community member SamanthaAileen recently asked the Assisted Living group for help finding Blair Waldorf’s bed from Gossip Girl . She wrote, “I’m a huge fan of Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl . I searched the web but it’s not easy to find beds in her classy French style. Therefore I was wondering if you could help me find a bed just like that or in that kind of style because I’m about...

The Future of Home Clock Design?...

It’s time to see time in a whole new light with the QlockTwo , an innovative new product from Biegert & Funk. This beauty does away with hands and digits for a brand-new time-telling experience . Check it out. Offering six color choices and 10 language options, the QlockTwo comes equipped with typographic font that uses words to convey the time. Seamless design allows it to hang by way of magnets, and once...

Casa Verde: Get Low...

Unless your pad’s equipped with a tankless water heater , then chances are your current water heater is using a lot more energy than you probably need. One way to minimize your bill while maximizing energy efficiency is to simply turn down your water heater. Most manufacturers set water heaters to 140-150 degrees Fahrenheit, but lowering it to 120 degrees will still enable a steamy hot shower whenever you need it....