Many homes have an old, weathered shed in the backyard that’s been sitting there for years. While some homeowners’ vision might be to tear down the eyesore, one South Carolina couple decided to rehab their old shed into the screened porch of their dreams. That old shed out back When the couple moved into their newly renovated
Every bit of breeze makes a difference in the heat of summer. A ceiling fan can not only increase your personal comfort but also reduce your monthly utility costs by supplementing (or even substituting for) your hardworking air conditioning unit. To reap the full benefits of your room’s soon-to-be new addition, you need to know
Installing shiny new ceramic tiles can really perk up a room, be it a new backsplash in your kitchen, flooring in the entryway, or in the bathroom – there’s nothing like new tile to make an old bathtub or shower look nearly new again. (It may even increase your home’s value.) One of the first steps to consider
A bathroom should be a place of comfort – the optimal environment for a relaxing soak or getting ready efficiently during a harried morning. “You’re going to spend time in there every day,” says Sarah Hurd, part of the mother-daughter team behind Short Story Renovations, a Baltimore-area design, rehab, and staging company. “You should not
Selecting the proper air conditioning system for your space involves weighing several factors: the type of room, its total cubic footage, the number of people typically using the space, and the room’s exposure to sunlight. A professional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist can help you evaluate your space and suggest the most suitable
Summer may be lazy and hazy, but in many areas of the country, it’s also a time of sweating and sweltering in scorching temperatures. To cope, homeowners employ a variety of methods to ensure a steady supply of cool, fresh air. These cooling solutions include a wide variety of fans and in-home ventilation systems as
Blending interior design styles with a roommate or partner is all about including personal touches and pinpointing a shared interest or aesthetic. The floor-to-ceiling frame wall we created for a special couple on the West Coast is a perfect example. Homeowner Lauren and her fiance Greg are taking a big step: cohabitation. They’re recently engaged, and Lauren is
It has often been said that a weed is merely a plant that is growing where it isn’t wanted. The thing about weeds is that they are aggressive enough to grow in all the wrong places – competing with other plants by spreading out via long stems or rhizomes, or by dispersing an abundance of
Boosting your home’s value doesn’t have to mean a complete remodel. In fact, quite a few home improvement projects aren’t worth the effort if you’re hoping to quickly increase your home’s value. However, there are plenty of do-it-yourself projects you can accomplish with a few weekends of hard work. And don’t let the letters D-I-Y scare
There are so many things to consider when searching for your dream home: location, size, school district, number of bedrooms – the list goes on. One question you may forget to ask yourself is “What kind of bugs and pests will I have to deal with?” Pests are everywhere, and having a few in your