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Believe it or not, just like any other aspect of design, you can have a trendy bed. Most of our bed trends have historically come from hotels. In the last 10 years, hotels have reinvented their selling points and the …
As the weather turns cooler, our attention naturally turns to ways to keep our homes warm without breaking the bank. The best way to do so is to take a ‘wholistic’ approach when making energy efficient improvements. Instead of thinking …
Everyone is talking about trying to “green their cleaning.” In theory, this sounds great, but how do you really get started and what do you use? I’m going to share with you the four basic things you need to make …
When someone says tailgating, many people think of football games with traditional BBQ fixings. But tailgating can be done anywhere, anytime! From a polo match to a local park, a tailgate party is a fun way to enjoy fall. To …
Why is November a good month to construct permanent landscape features? As a landscape designer, I work with clients year round, and I’ve noticed most people think of gardening in the spring. However, there are advantages to landscaping in autumn …
I receive many questions every week, and 8 out of 10 of them have something to do with color! A few recent examples include: “What color do I paint my walls?” “What is the hottest color right now?” “How do …
Autumn and winter are the best seasons of the year for planting trees, but the exact timing will depend on the climate where you live. In some areas, you can even take advantage of bare-root plants that are relatively …
I love California. The beach, the sunny days, the laid back lifestyle, the celebrities, the casual way we get together to celebrate life’s big and small moments… how much better does it get? For over 20 years I’ve been styling …
Hi, I’m Jane. I’m an artist and self-proclaimed garden fanatic. I’ve spent a lifetime painting, drawing, designing and working in nurseries, garden centers, horticulture and construction. After helping a number of people solve design problems in their gardens, I realized …
I’m Leslie Reichert and I’m known as “the cleaning coach.” I’m just a crazy blonde who loves to educate people in what I call “the art of homekeeping.” I’m considered the expert in green cleaning, which has led to a …
“Hello, my name is Kelli. How can I help you?” I can honestly say that I enjoy uttering that sentence. That’s because I believe design should not be a mystery, out-of-reach or scary. It should be easy, satisfying and accessible. …
I am passionate about helping others avoid becoming the next remodeling horror story. Why? I grew up helping my parents manage and renovate distressed homes well before I knew what construction management really was. After my father died nearly 30 …
Much like gardening, you never know what to expect when it comes to surviving the zombie apocalypse. It takes street smarts, a steady hand and determination to keep a garden, and yourself, alive these days. Here’s a brief manual on …
We met with air consultant Tana Kuykendall who shared the importance of air quality, and what you can purchase for your own home. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.
Someone’s trash can be your treasure if you just know what to look for in an antique mall. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.
