My grandfather was a carpenter. Every Christmas, he would make each family a wooden item for the home. My favorite was the onion and potato bin with an extra drawer for garlic. He made a lot of fun and different things you would only see made out of wood in a log cabin: trash cans, […]

A big selling point for many houses is crown molding. Not many houses have crown molding installed even today. But crown molding, especially the ones that have a design on them, is sure to draw eyes and elicit comments whether from friends or potential buyers. But there is one question that comes up a lot

Pine is one of the strongest softwoods. It is exceptionally durable and cheap, which is why it is used for furniture making. If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive pine wood piece and great for decorative purposes, knotty pine may be a good choice. What is knotty pine? Knotty pine is like clear pine,

Movie posters are a huge collector’s item. Whether the movie poster is vintage or a newer poster, they attract a lot of attention in any home. Movie posters can look amazing displayed in your home, and can also be worth quite a bit of money. True vintage posters in particular tend to be worth quite

More and more, people want a beautiful, natural wood accent in their hom, pine especially. Whether it’s wood floors, a mantelpiece, or anything in between, natural wood adds a beautiful element to any home. When wood has a natural look to it, it’s usually rough-cut wood, meaning you can see imperfections in it. To keep

One of the best ways to decorate outside during the holiday season, or any time of year, is with lights. Christmas lights are bright, fun, sometimes classy, plus everyone loves to look at them. Done right, your house could be the talk of the neighborhood. But how do you put up Christmas lights without using

Recently, my husband and I have been finishing an area of our basement that will become a game room for our son. We were going at a great pace until we started putting up the trim around the doorway. I was so frustrated when I noticed that the drywall was sticking out past the door

So, your Samsung dryer won’t cut off? No, your dryer doesn’t need to be featured on the next episode of Haunted Things. It most likely isn’t cursed, so you don’t have to send it to The Warren’s Occult Museum. The problem that you are probably having with your Samsung dryer is not a spiritual issue.

When I was younger, I watched a bunch of home decorating shows. It seemed that crown molding was making a resurgence after decades of not being used. You can see filigreed, elaborate crown molding in many old Victorian-era homes, but it wasn’t common when the homes were built between 1950-1980. I always dreamt that my

  My husband fancies himself the grill master in our home. It’s a constant battle for control of the grill because, despite his best efforts, he isn’t quite the grill master he thinks he is. One of the biggest issues is that he wants to cook things on the grill other than meat. This almost

On my husband’s most recent trip to the home improvement store, he came home with a brand-new air purifier. He, of course, was pretty excited about his new purchase because, let’s be honest, anything he buys from that store brings him great joy. I was confused though because we already had a humidifier in the

As you prepare for winter, you may want to consider saving on energy by using space heaters. This could be a good investment if your children have gone off to college and you don’t have to heat the entire house to keep everyone warm. So which space heater should you choose: an oil-filled one or

I write a lot about painting. While I wouldn’t call it a hobby, I find that paint can be an inexpensive and quick home renovation that I can do on my own. Plus, it’s a quick fix for when you get tired of the way something looks. There are hardly any drawbacks to using paint,

Curtains add so much to a room. They are decorative and can tie different colors of a room together, they keep out the sun, and they give you more privacy in your home. A very common object that is found to hold up those curtains is a tension rod. They are standard in many homes

The kitchen is a huge part of all homes and one of the most used rooms in the house. People are cooking, getting drinks, grabbing snacks, and in and out of the fridge all day. When trying to decide between a freestanding fridge and a built-in fridge there are so many things to decide, and

Sectional couches have taken over our screens on HGTV, Pinterest and even in our local furniture stores such as Big Lots. What’s not to love about an oversized sofa, perfect for a movie night in or for seating a large family? Whether you’re furnishing a brand-new home or redesigning a living space, there are several