You wouldn’t dare drink out of your toilet, but surprisingly, it’s not the grossest spot in your house. After all, it gets regularly disinfected (we certainly hope). Yep, that’s right – there are potentially bigger, more disgusting threats to your health scattered throughout your home and we’ve got more bad news for you: you’ve probably already...Read More

When it comes to home design and decor, we’ll be the first to tell you to stick with what you love, no matter what the pros say. but if you can’t escape that stinking feeling each time you walk through your front door that your decor is looking a little tired, well, don’t despair. We’ve...Read More

So you’ve finished the last of those turkey leftovers and just about thrown in the towel on your work regimen until some undefined time after the first of the year. (we get it – the holiday party circuit is rough.) It’s high time for relaxing and merriment! Certainly your house can wait for a little...Read More

Nobody wants to spend a fortune to deck their house with holiday decorations which will see the light of day for only a few weeks each year. That’s why savvy DIY folks know that the dollar store is a treasure trove for cheap but fabulous supplies for holiday gifts and home decor. Seasonal dollar store...Read More

What is your front porch saying about you? If you’re like a lot of people, it’s probably not saying a whole lot. All too many homeowners slap down a welcome mat and call it a day, neglecting to give the space the design consideration they’ve given to the rest of their home. But here’s the...Read More

Have you ever been too paralyzed to leave your house because of what the neighbors were saying about you? I faced this situation soon after moving into our new home in a suburb of Portland, OR. The reason: It was Dec 10th, and we hadn’t hung up our holiday lights.   Holiday light neighborhoods are...Read More

Nobody wants unnecessary kitchen clutter. Marie Kondo and Alton Brown have drilled it into our heads that our artfully arranged kitchen storage spaces should be stocked (never stuffed) only with multipurpose, untrendy, chef-style kitchen gear; leave the spiralyzer for somebody else’s yard sale! And yet, if you’re planning to host a classic turkey-and-fixing Thanksgiving dinner...Read More

Moving to a different house gives you license to finally ditch those worn-out chairs and frayed rugs and pick up something new. So what should you get? While everyone has their own particular styles and needs, certain items show up time and again as homeowners’ fave purchases – and speak to winning strategies for decorating...Read More

Now that fall has arrived, you might be inspired to try some DIY fall decor ideas in your home. But are there ways to add some autumn warmth without blowing through tons of cash? You bet! Just try a few of these DIY fall decor ideas below, many of which cost less than $50 –...Read More

Ahhh the powder room, probably the smallest room in a home and yet it’s one of the biggest opportunities for excitement! Since they will often be the only bathroom guests see, powder rooms are a space that many clients want to explore a new style, some drama, or invest in more luxurious finishes.   Due...Read More