Around the House

If you are a homeowner, whether you have a newer home or an older home, you can be certain for sure of a few things. One of those things is that any home whether new or old comes with maintenance for every seas...

If you have ever had the awful discovery of finding a bird collided into your window or patio door, then you know how bad that feels. If not, you are likely to be more than willing to investigate how to make wi...

Eco-friendly furniture is the new big thing – and with pressure on resources and the environment it’s not just a trend and its not going to go away any time soon. Sustainable furniture is something that all of ...

Summer is cooling, the leaves are falling and our thoughts turn to the coming of winter. As the saying goes, the past is another country. In a way, so is winter, as the landscape transforms and we change our wa...

This year’s  three day Dwell on Design expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center attracted more than 30 000 people from every continent and more than thirty countries around the globe. Four hundred exhibit...

Remodeling a basement is probably one of the best investments a homeowner can make. A basement remodel not only increases the aesthetics of a home, it increases its value, as well. A basement remodel is a wise ...

We have all, at one time or another, had the experience of blow-drying our hair and the lights in the back bedroom go out. This does not necessarily mean that you have to go out and revamp your entire electrica...

When the weather gets warm, no one wants to be stuck inside the house. Even in the evenings, if the air is warm and inviting, outdoors is a good place to be. How will you choose to light the exterior of your ho...

Spiders may look scary, but they’re actually pretty good creatures to have around a green home. Their primary food source is insects, many of which are much more undesirable than the spiders themselves. S...

Your home could be hazardous to your health. The most innocent products can be harmful to both people and pets. You can easily eliminate most of them from your home, and find eco-friendly, healthy alternatives....