There’s nothing quite like kicking back on the patio on a summer evening. You’ve got a cold drink in your hand and you’re ready to start the weekend. Maybe you’ve fired up the grill and invited a few friends over, or maybe you’re just going to kick back with a good book as the...
Summer is the season of ceiling fans – an effective way to circulate air through the home for added comfort. In the summer months, a gentle breeze can make the difference between comfort and a room that’s too stuffy for relaxing. (No one should feel uncomfortable in their own home!) Are you thinking of...
You may already have a ceiling fan or two in your home. You use them to circulate air and add comfort in the rooms where they’re installed. But have you ever thought about installing a ceiling fan outside? If you have a covered porch, patio, deck or another outdoor space where you want more...
An open home is a comfortable home – a home that doesn’t get too warm or too chilly, that feels more connected and airier, that lets a cool breeze pass from one side to the other. But there’s more to openness than meets the eye. Your home decor also plays a role in creating...
Searching for new light fixtures doesn’t have to be a chore, but it sure feels like one sometimes. You drive from one big box store to the next. You scour the web, sifting through tons of search results. But despite all of that, you still feel that you’re no closer to finding the perfect...
From small projects like painting the front door to big projects like redoing the kitchen, your remodeling budget matters. It sets the stage for how you plan each project. It plays a role as you research supplies and as you pull out the credit card to make the purchase. At the end of the...
Picture this: You have a cold glass of sweet tea in one hand. The TV remote, or maybe a good book, is in the other. Your feet are kicked up on the ottoman. The ceiling fan is set to the perfect speed to circulate the ideal amount of air throughout the room. And the...
You’re already spending more time outdoors. With the arrival of summer, there’s a good chance you’ll be spending even more time on your deck, patio, balcony or any of the other outdoor spaces around your home. As you prepare to invite guests over for barbecues, picnics and get-togethers, now’s the perfect time to upgrade...
Have you been thinking about installing new lighting in your home? Maybe you’re putting together a list of projects you want to take care of this summer and maybe lighting is one of your top priorities. But you aren’t sure if now is the right time to make changes. Your home’s lighting works and...
As travel season ramps up, many people are booking stays at resorts all over the country and abroad. In addition to being a great place to vacation, resorts are also a great place to find style inspiration for your home. Many destinations put a lot of effort into the details that make up their...
