There’s a chance you may not be best friends with your landlord. At some point, you may have even fired off a status update telling your friends what a monster your landlord is. Tenant-landlord relationships are often like that—aloof, distant, […] Read More »

No matter what type of exercise routine you like to carry out, it is going to be a lot better for you if you do it in a specially adapted room. Sure, working out in the bedroom or living room […] Read More »

Why don’t you call the guy? Because you don’t need the guy! You can do it yourself. It’s true, DIY isn’t as hard as some would make you believe. I would suggest leaving the electrical work and the water work […] Read More »

With the advancement in technology, building automation has successfully extended its presence in the household. From the centralized control of lighting, ventilation and air-conditioning appliances to door security systems, home automation, also dubbed as “smart homes,” provide improved convenience, comfort, […] Read More »

Have you ever thought about turning the garage you’ve haven’t used for a long time into something useful? If you work at home, instead of leaving your garage vacant, why not consider turning it into a home office? Fuel price […] Read More »

If you aren’t yet a DIY expert, then you probably don’t want to start off by building an extension or by fitting new windows. Instead, you should look to see which small and relatively easy jobs can help you build […] Read More »

Architecture and home design play a crucial role in our everyday lives. As early as the 1950s, studies on how the built environment affects our thoughts, feelings and perception have been done. More than the aesthetics, how our homes are […] Read More »

Your garage may not be the place where you spend most of your time, but it’s an important part of your home. It’s where you park your cars and possibly keep lawn and other equipment, and it’s a good all-around […] Read More »

A garage door is a deceptively simple-looking item. A door opening and closing on a series of rollers or arms does not look very threatening at all. It doesn’t take much effort to move a garage door, so it doesn’t seem like […] Read More »

There are styles of hardwood flooring for every taste—from traditional solid oaks to exotic Brazilian cherry, there are plenty of options to choose from, so it’s no wonder why people have gravitated toward wood for so long. But before you […] Read More »

It’s a fact that older homes are nowhere near as energy-efficient as modern places of living. Advances in materials, fixtures and construction techniques help keep new houses sealed tightly against the heat or cold outside. While this makes new houses arguably […] Read More »

Whenever you are thinking about redesigning your flooring in your house, there are tons of types of flooring to choose from. Flooring options range from wood and tile to stone and laminate. There are many different routes to go but […] Read More »

You’ve found your new place and you’re all packed up. You must be ready to move out of your apartment, right? Not so fast. Before you go, you had better spend some time cleaning and making repairs to make sure […] Read More »

My house was built in the early 1990s, and when my husband and I bought it eight years ago, it had the original builder’s carpet in the living and dining rooms, on the stairs, in the upstairs hall and in […] Read More »

Even after designing for many years, I get stumped from time to time on how to create an interesting and meaningful space for a client, or even myself. Looking for some inspiration outside of the standard photograph or painting, I […] Read More »

If you live in an older house, there is a tendency for the builder to have been fairly conservative, maybe even a little boring. Not the entire house, of course, but some of it anyway. The nice thing about older […] Read More »

A friend of ours gave us a desk that sits in the corner of our family room. It’s a great place to drop the mail or write a quick note. While it’s the perfect size and made of solid wood, […] Read More »

How do you protect your home against intruders? How sure are you that you are really safe? Do you trust the currently installed security system in your home? The questions above are hard to answer, especially if you are not […] Read More »

I love the layout of our new home’s living room, but my husband, Evan, and I felt there was something noticeably missing from it: a fireplace. This is something I realized I was taking for granted in all previous homes […] Read More »

It doesn’t matter how large or small your home is; sooner or later you will be looking for more space. Rarely do you hear anybody complain about having too much room or too much wall and closet space. It is […] Read More »