If you love hand-woven carpets, you’ll want to buy the finest quality you can afford. Knowing about knots is one of the best ways to get the most for your money. The finest, most durable carpeting is made from hand-knotted … Continue reading →

While hardwoods are elegant in living and dining rooms, other flooring options are well suited to entries, high traffic kitchens, and wet areas such as baths and laundries. Among the most popular choices is tile, which can be laid in … Continue reading →

With winter coming, the idea of snuggling around a cozy fire with a good book, your favorite robe, and a warm cup of hot cocoa sounds irresistible. There’s just one problem – you don’t have a fireplace. But never fear … Continue reading →

To dramatically transform a room in short order, consider wainscoting. Wainscoting is a style of tongue-and-groove panelling applied to the lower portion of the interior walls of a room, above the baseboard and below the chair rail. It originally served … Continue reading →

The rich patina of wood floors adds beauty and elegance to any home. Older homes were once routinely constructed with hardwood floors, but that practice was abandoned in the 1950s, when new technologies made wall-to-wall carpeting available.  Builders were able … Continue reading →

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” does not apply when it comes to selling a house. In real estate, first impressions can make all the difference, and nothing makes a first impression like the entrance to your home. Luckily … Continue reading →

Depending on what corner of the country you call home, your roof protects you against rain, sleet, snow, sun, the odd errant fly ball and just about everything else. Yet one thing you can be sure of is that sooner … Continue reading →

It used to be that only the mega rich could install lavish home movie theaters. Yet today, with Blu-ray discs, big screens and comfortable seating, installing a home theater is easy, great entertainment and a distinctive feature when listing your … Continue reading →

Basements big and small are notorious catch-alls for unwanted stuff. But given that they already have walls, a ceiling, and some framing – it may be the most cost effective and easiest remodeling project you do to your home. Whether … Continue reading →