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The story of this holiday home began when one of the founders of paintball, Charles Gaines, purchased about 50 acres around a little lake in Alabama. He created a casual compound of his favourite outdoorsy people by selling off plots to relatives and friends, including the owner of this inviting home. Now several pals have … Continue reading Adirondack Camp Inspiration on an Alabama Lake
Do you dread managing paperwork? I know I do. Slimming a mountain of unsorted paper must be one of the least appealing household activities, right up there with cleaning the toilet — but only once it has gotten out of control. A streamlined filing system which works well for you is simple to maintain in … Continue reading 8 Steps to a Winning Filing System
The dilemma: Your children could really take advantage of a quiet, productive space for doing homework, but you also want to have an inspiring craft space. Can’t determine if you need to devote your spare room to your children or yourself? Consider a third choice: blending the two. Since both are part-time activities, they are … Continue reading 6 Suggestions to Blend a Homework and Crafts Room
If you’re going to get butcher block countertops in the kitchen, then you should use them allow them to show their age, states architect Eric Rauser, who loves seeing the history of a household and a kitchen through butcher block counter tops. “Homes from the ’50s have these fantastic butcher block islands, and they were … Continue reading Butcher Block Makes the Cut for Holiday Kitchen Prep
Jen Diehl and her husband, Jason, live and work from an irregular home that is all farmhouse on the outside but speaks their classic language on the interior; it is a home match made in paradise for a couple who works a custom made classic accessories business from their home. But when they moved in, … Continue reading Vintage Industrial Farmhouse at Ohio
Now into its second season on PBS, the Masterpiece classic period drama Downton Abbey has captivated many with its soap-opera drama and throw. Apart from the clash between servants and aristocrats, a fantastic reason for the series’ success is that the extravagant, well-curated set. Many of the scenes have been shot on location at Highclere … Continue reading Guest Picks: Created by Downton Abbey
When you pulled out your flatware at Thanksgiving, did it look a little dowdy? I know mine did. Whenever we have folks over for a dinner, then I spend time sorting through my pieces: the ones that are worn visit the rear of the drawer, and the fresher pieces go outside on the dining table. … Continue reading Guest Groups: Fresh Flatware
Greenhouse wood studs may endure for decades, but greenhouse polyethylene plastic covering must be replaced occasionally. The conventional greenhouse plastic, measuring 6 mils thick, typically lasts four years, while 3-mil plastic, called overwintering plastic, is only designed to last about one year. The plastic requires replacement when it becomes worn or torn. Luckily, you may … Continue reading The way to Staple a Greenhouse to Wood Studs
Smart windows are made out of a special high-tech glass that can quickly change from clear to tinted or that may block heat, light or glare. Smart glass is also called switchable glass or glass. Eventually glass will become really smart, working as a computer display with the touch of a button. But that will … Continue reading Is It Curtains for Curtains? Smart Glass Eliminates Window Coverings
A lot of times when I’m cruising guesthouses on , I’m prepared to move to them forever. Clearly those homeowners and designers know how to make a space welcoming, while it’s overstuffed and conventional, sleek and contemporary or somewhere in between. When designing a guesthouse, consider the creature comforts you enjoy at hotels from a … Continue reading 7 Inviting Guesthouses to Inspire Your Own
