Archive for February, 2011
How to widen a narrow hallway
HomeDesignFind Not all hallways are created equal. So what can be done about your narrow one? HomeDesignFind.com has some suggestions (”Design Dilemma: Confronting a Narrow Hallway”) .
Fix that drafty door
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PvCDAbeeBM HomeRemodelWorkshop
1013 N 29th St – Listing # 183149 – Steve Burman
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3.5 $635,000 Stunning Lower Kennydale, gorgeous better than new resale. Five bedrooms, plus bonus room AND large recreation room
Think inside the box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65C9OLvmjpI Metal shipping containers are used around the globe.
The 30-second impression
How long does it take a home buyer to form an impression on a property? About 30 seconds. If you’re getting a home ready for sale and don’t have structural issues that require the help of contractors but need to give the property a quick face lift, consider speed decorating as shown on CNNMoney’s “They Did What to That House?! ” Speed decorating requires minimal time for minimal renovation to create a spectacular first impression
Nesting houses
The housing industry has taken the idea of nesting to another level. Imagine prefabricated houses literally sitting inside larger warehouses.
The buzz about urban beekeepers
If you’ve thought about raising chickens and harvesting eggs in your backyard, then think about this — keep bees and harvest your own wax and honey. Beekeeping is becoming immensely popular in the United States and even in the nation’s capitol.
Remodeling will be a growing trend
Home remodeling is beginning to show strong growth patterns, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (”A New Decade of Growth for Remodeling”). Since more homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes longer rather than buying up and purchasing foreclosed or distressed properties, they will start to invest more dollars into home maintenance and renovation.
Dream it and then do it ““ DIY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7PYgiLgoMA
Seasonal ingredients in the state of WA
No longer do Washingtonians need to wonder about the freshest ingredients during a particular season. Epicurious.com displays a “Peak-Season Map” of the 50 states. Select your month and region, and a menu opens up, listing the fruits and vegetables at their peak.
