Soap residue is an inevitability in the shower, and if you’ve got hard water, are milky white water deposits. These deposits are actually salts, and also a good means to remove them out of glass shower doors would be to spray them with vinegar or lemon juice. If the shower has a marble floor, however, […]
Laminate flooring resembles hardwood, but it is very distinct. The surface, which can be stamped or laminated with a veneer to resemble hardwood, is completed with a durable plastic coating that resists scratches better than most hardwood finishes; however, the core is vulnerable to water damage. You want to think about both of these characteristics […]
Nestled into a craggy embankment from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this combination art studio and guesthouse looks like something directly out of The Hobbit. Engineered rock walls appear to emerge out of the landscape, framing deep-set windows and also a fairy tale door fitted with a functioning porthole window. Stout pine trusses and […]
The long-lived pear tree features beauty and bounty at precisely the exact same time. It is a beautiful tree, boasting spring blossoms, fall color and fascinating winter branches. European pears are the better-known members of the pear family, but Asian pears (also known as apple pears) are gaining in popularity, as are pear hybrids. European […]
There’s just one problem with this drop: It is too cool. “I’ve found that I just sit within the space, look around and think about how cool it’s more than actually producing something,” says homeowner Chris Sewell. The sunny Santa Barbara, California, shed serves many purposes: It acts as a buffer between the street and […]
There are few alternatives to this fiberglass and foam products used to insulate roofs and walls until relatively recently. Most of us leave the somewhat dull topic of insulation to builders or contractors anyway — after all, you barely buy insulation for appearances. But the topic of insulation is warming up, both for environmentalists and […]
We all want to be better neighbors — or at least possess better neighbors. However, what can we do? How do you build a better community for yourself and your loved ones? The answer is really rather simple: Get to know your neighbors. Just interacting with all the people you live near can significantly strengthen […]
A love of restoring crap to its prior glory directed a professional Porsche driver to build this unbelievable garage. The 3,981-square-foot space is dedicated solely to his sets; all here was trashed at some point but now excels after careful restoration. Gelotte Hommas Architecture assisted design and build the space, smack dab in the midst […]
I love the look of white roses — they’re trendy and elegant, and instantly add class to any garden. In the language of flowers, white roses signify sincerity, purity and chastity. They also indicate innocence and spiritual love, and have sometimes been known as “the flower of light.” Whether you’re looking for a climbing rose […]