Retractable screens let your home breathe in the outdoors — but not the bugs. Imagine a screen door that disappears when you don’t need it. One that protects you from bugs without downgrading your home’s appearance. Well, you no longer need to imagine; it exists. A retractable screen door blurs the line between indoors and outdoors, … Read more
Spring is officially here, and with it comes a chance to shake off the stagnation of winter. I’m talking about spring cleaning your home — this is Day 1 of the Spring Cleaning Cure, after all — but I’m also interested in spring cleaning your soul. I know I need a fresh perspective on what … Read more
Bay windows vs. bow windows: Although they look similar, these types of windows are installed differently and could have an impact on your home’s curb appeal. Bay windows vs. bow windows: A lot of folks wonder about the difference, and which is right for their home. That’s the case for Erica from Huntington, Calif. She’s … Read more
Growing up, no matter what kind of mood I was in, my grandma’s house was always my favorite place to be. Regardless of what was going on outside, the inside of her ranch style home always felt warm, cozy, and full of light; in fact, it’s still a source of inspiration and comfort for me … Read more
Painting rusted metal windows takes time and patience. If you do it right, it will last a long time. Painting old metal window frames that are rusted and stuck with decades-old glaze is not for the faint of heart, but can be done. Mary from Magnolia Springs, Ala., lives in her grandparents’ 1941 home and … Read more
Did you know that there are building code rules and regulations about how much natural light and natural ventilation must be present in each and every room of a home? Before your building department approves a house or an addition, or even a window change, certain light and ventilation rules must be met. Closets, bathrooms, … Read more
It’s no secret that many designers, bloggers, and Instagrammers love a good geometric pattern: Many swoon over black-and-white checkered floor tiles and are all about a painted mural or a removable wallpaper featuring just about any graphic motif. Why stop there, though? I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to get a bit edgier … Read more