Jenn Greenleaf | October 30, 2008
Does your bathroom lack the amount of storage necessary to accommodate your household’s needs? Depending on the size of your bathroom, this problem could be solved in a number of ways. First, look up. Do you have a lot of wall space above: your toilet? along side the doorway? above a tub that is not [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 29, 2008
You know what they always say, “one person’s trash is another’s treasure.” And, in the case of creative country design, there are numerous opportunities to exercise this fact. Today, we’re going to talk about kitchen islands. Have you always wanted a kitchen island, but believed it was beyond your budget? Experienced do-it-yourselfers can complete this [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 28, 2008
Are you growing tired of the chandelier in your dining area? Do you have an outdated lighting fixture that needs replacing? For some, this is a very challenging home improvement project. However, it doesn’t have to be a challenge at all. Once you have chosen the chandelier you would like to install, it is important [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 27, 2008
There are several reasons why homeowners use base molding when building and remodeling their homes. Not only does it give the room a finished look, but it also covers up any imperfections in the sheetrock at the base. Here are some links teaching how to install base molding: · How To Install Baseboard Molding, Even [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 25, 2008
When I was younger, Halloween was one of my favorite days of the year. I loved all the decorations throughout the school, the stores, and our neighborhood. I loved seeing all the lights at night when we drove around, and I loved picking out costumes. Every year, my next door neighbor would throw a really [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 24, 2008
Choosing window treatments can be a very tricky home improvement project for some. Because you will be living with these blinds or shades for many years, it’s important to take your time during the selection process. Don’t rush into a decision just because you see something on sale, or because the neighbors are selling theirs [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 23, 2008
Re-purposing furniture has got to be one of my all time favorite home improvements. Because we live in a “hand me down” type of situation, our home is decorated in a very bohemian style. There are formal pieces over here, cottage pieces over there, modern pieces sprinkled in there, and so on. Sometimes, what we [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 22, 2008
How old is your laundry dryer? Are you aware of how much energy your dryer uses on a monthly basis? An electric dryer tends to suck up a lot of energy usage each month, particularly those that are older models. Older models, in most cases, need repairs and more maintenance. Here is an article providing [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 21, 2008
Do you have a textured ceiling that needs some sprucing up? Are you tired of looking at a white textured ceiling, and would rather have some color up there? Be warned: this home improvement project will make your muscles sore even if you have an extension rod attached to your paint roller. Try to involve [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 20, 2008
Fence installation can be as simplistic as what’s pictured on the left, or it can be as complex as iron gates. However you’d like your fence to look and be constructed of depends on: budget space help available You need to ask yourself if this is a project you believe you can handle on your [...]
