Have you seen these industrial style showers around the internet? I think they are one of those things that you either love or you hate. But what do you call these glass shower enclosures? Paned glass? Divided light? Black Framed? I've decided that for this post, I'm going to call them black framed. (Let me know if they have a real name!) No matter what you call them, they certainly bring a high-end look to a bathroom. While it has both an industrial and modern feel, this style of glass ... continue reading...
Building Materials 101: Luxury Vinyl Tile
Before our recent bathroom remodel, I really had not paid too much attention to luxury vinyl tile flooring. I had selected a beautiful stone-like porcelain paver for the floor, and did not really look at any other flooring options. But, when the remodel turned into a DIY, I needed to explore other materials. I started with some "online sourcing" (aka Pinterest) and began to see images and links to luxury vinyl tile (LVT). Once I went to the flooring store and saw all the design options that ... continue reading...
Easy Upgrade Ideas for Your Balcony Flooring
Balconies can often seem like an architectural afterthought. They are usually pretty utilitarian: a wood or concrete floor, and a metal railing. Not really the outdoor living area of your dreams. Upgrading the balcony flooring can be the first step in transforming your space into a real oasis where you enjoy spending time. Before you add all the furniture, accessories and design elements to your balcony, you need to start with the floor. Flooring plays a really important role in defining the ... continue reading...
15 Incredible Beach Vacation Home Rentals
January is the worst month of the year. The worst. The holidays are over. It's cold and dreary. There's nothing to look forward to as we slowly slog towards spring. The closest "holiday" is Valentine's Day, and that's still six weeks out. For me, random thoughts of white sandy beaches, ocean breezes, and sunset walks on the beach lead to non-stop daydreams of a beach vacation somewhere warm and beautiful. I've talked before about why we like to stay in a rental home instead of a hotel. Now ... continue reading...
Garage Conversion – The Arledge Plan
Disclaimer: This garage conversion plan is for informational purposes only. Consult a local architect or engineer for your specific situation. Earlier this year, Kim & I bought a new design program, but we never really dug in and learned it. We'd play around with it, and think "Wow! This is pretty neat." But, that was about the extent of it. One of our goals is to create some stock home plans, but we never seem to get to it. So, I decided to start with something small, and make ... continue reading...
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