Sustainable decorating: Add beauty to the abode

With today's weather and economic climate people have become more aware of using what we have in order to live a sustainable existence. A sustainable lifestyle need not be a dull one. Recreating by using what we already have one can achieve a beautiful, yet sustainable, surrounding to reside in. The obvious comes to mind … Continue reading Sustainable decorating: Add beauty to the abode

Add shine to the abode’s decor

Glitz and glam are nice and fun but work best when understated. It is fine to add a bit of shine to the decor but be careful not to cross the line into tacky. It is important to dress to impress but to do it with an a style that does not shout at people … Continue reading Add shine to the abode’s decor

Decorating the bedroom for a cozy abode

Downsizing in today's economy has become the norm for most. You will be paying larger bucks and getting smaller spaces. Do not despair when moving from a larger bedroom into a cozy room to sleep peacefully in. There is only one bedroom decor standard that needs to be followed. No matter how you decide to … Continue reading Decorating the bedroom for a cozy abode

Flood Proof Home Designed to Sustain a Super Storm

As the world's climate changes hurricanes are turning into super storms, flooding and destroying homes that have never even seen water in their basements before. With the widening flood zones, it is even more important to reevaluate the construction of abodes. Building Flood Proof Home For Peace of Mind By building a beautiful flood-proof home … Continue reading Flood Proof Home Designed to Sustain a Super Storm

Relaxed chic for a comfortable abode

Shabby Chic is a popular style that promotes comfort and coziness. The problem is one should not want the connotation that their abode is shabby. For that reason I now refer to the Shabby Chic style as "Relaxed Chic" Check out my eHow home video The original Shabby Chic style began in the large homes … Continue reading Relaxed chic for a comfortable abode

Yummy gingerbread houses inspire decor for the abode

Victorian towns are filled with real-life gingerbread houses. Stroll through these turn of the (last) century villages to see the Architecture with intricate designs that sparkle like icing on a cake. Victorian abodes are often described as gingerbread for their intricate trim work that duplicates the delicious sculpted cake houses dressed and trimmed with candies … Continue reading Yummy gingerbread houses inspire decor for the abode

Create a larger abode easily: Modular extensions, finished attics & basements

The economy is still working hard to recover. People are struggling to finance new homes or to restructure in order to stay in the existing abode. As the economy fights to overcome the recession, households continue to grow in size. Families are not only growing with the addition of new babies but also with the … Continue reading Create a larger abode easily: Modular extensions, finished attics & basements

Organizing the decor for the winter abode

The chill of fall is in the air. This is the time of year to throw on the sweater and enjoy a stroll watching the leaves on the trees change from green into lovely shades of the fall season. This is the perfect time of year to clean the summer out of the abode and … Continue reading Organizing the decor for the winter abode

Add beautiful plants to the abode’s decor: No green thumb needed

Fall has arrived  and it is time to get the interior of the abode ready for snuggling indoors during the cooler months. Spring and summer brings lovely green growth that awakens the senses as we spend much of our time relishing in the natural beauty outdoors. For the cooler months bring some of the happiness … Continue reading Add beautiful plants to the abode’s decor: No green thumb needed

The winning toilet of tomorrow: Turning waste into want for the abode

As people become more dependent on technology, it is very important to remember that with technology comes pollution. It is time to use our brilliant minds to curb the pollution as we invent and develop eco-friendly ways to incorporate modern applications into today's world. One year ago the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation presented a … Continue reading The winning toilet of tomorrow: Turning waste into want for the abode