Do You Favor Traditional Style?...

One of Houzz’s recent featured articles, “So Your Style Is: Traditional,” takes readers through the ins and outs of traditional style. The article is great not only because it clearly defines everything you’d want to know about traditional style, but because it also offers fresh takes on how to update it for your home and style. While I definitely don’t consider myself a traditional...

Finding houses for sale in Liverpool...

When it comes to house buying, it is very much a case of having your own house in order prior to being in a position to be able to buy, and this is meant in every sense of the expression! The first thing to remember, is that you need to make sure that you are in a position to proceed before you make an offer on any house. This generally means that you either need to have sold your own house, be in a chain, have the...

The Daily Fix: Clean Up a Keyboard Spill...

Filed under: computers and internet Photo: ewen and donabel, Flickr I live in fear of a spill happening near my precious computer. All it takes is a cup of hot coffee, sticky soda, or even water to render my keyboard useless. But the truth is, if you act fast and you’re lucky, your keyboard can be salvaged. Here’s how to do it. 1. Shut off or unplug the computer. If the keyboard is a separate device,...

Identify and Remove Black Mold in Your Home...

Filed under: Essential Skills Water damage on walls and ceilings can eventually lead to black mold. Photo: frecklescorp, Flickr, Suspect you’ve got a mold problem? You’re not alone. According to a 1994 Harvard University study of 10,000 homes across the USA and Canada , roughly 50% had some type of mold present. The most common type found? Black mold. Black mold can develop wherever there is constant moisture...

Bathroom Sinks: Popular Styles...

There are many considerations to be taken when buying a new bathroom sink. One important and difficult choice to make revolves around the style of the sink. The sink s style can have a surprising impact on the appearance and comfort of the entire bathroom. But the sink style also influences the bathroom layout and amount of space available. The installation price and difficulty also depend on the sink style. All these...

Love It or Hate It? Cardboard Fireplace...

I spotted this Cardboard Fireplace ($24) at Urban Outfitters and I kind of love it. For one, the bricks remind me of the cardboard bricks I used to play with when I was a kid. And two, I love a good faux fireplace – my “crackling fire” DVD plays on repeat in the Winter. But I do wish this fireplace had a prettier mantel, like a white one with ornate moldings. What do you think? Love It or Hate It?...

Installing Backsplashes in Your Kitchen...

When it comes to the kind of materials you can use for backsplashes in your kitchen, the choices are usually: concrete, marble, granite, other natural stones, metals, mosaics, glass, and ceramics. Granite is the strongest natural stone you can use for backsplashes. Remember to re-seal granite at least twice a year to protect it from moisture. Marble is also a good backsplash choice. It is a gorgeous, high style material...

Amazing Hidden Kitchen...

This lovely project comes from LOGOS and is a part of their Cooking & Living Series. The challenge was to build a living area for a young lady who wanted a roomy, comfortable apartment. Also, she is not into cooking very much, which is why she wanted a kitchen that would occupy very little space. Go here to read the rest:  Amazing Hidden...

Great Design vs. Small Costs...

Created by Bates Masi Architects , winners of prestigious awards throughout the years, the Noyack Creek project comes with a great and revolutionary design considering the small budget that was used to build it. Located in the middle of beautiful nature elements, this house has a minimalist design, with an elegant but simple and monochrome exterior design. Large windows give the impression of space and allow the people...