Picture Hanging Pointers

Including your favorite artwork in the living room makes a major contribution to the room’s overall impact. It is also a gift to your guests, allowing them to enjoy paintings, drawings or photographs you have collected. Getting the hang of picture display, however, can be tricky. Here are some guidelines: more»

(ARA) - Decided to get on board with the movement toward outdoor living spaces? While designing your outdoor environment, keep this in mind: Sun is not always fun. If your patio or deck gets a lot of sun, and you have no "shade management" plan, you could be missing out on hours of enjoyment. more»

1. Enlarged the garage to 24 x 24.
2. Absorbed the storage space in the back of the garage to create a larger, laundry/activity room.
3. Enlarged the rear entry to include lockers and a drop zone.
4. Created one large closet in the front entry (rather than two small closets divided by a bench).
5. Moved the kitchen where the original family room was and squared off the back, adding an oversized pantry with a prep desk and an island with a curved snack bar topped with columns (removing the second fireplace). more»