What Are Light Fixtures Used For?

Light fixtures are something not many of us think about. But, the way we light a room can cause us to feel a certain way or enhance what we want to accomplish in that room. There are many types of li...

Lighting and your Kitchen - How to Design a Lighting Plan that Cooks!

Your kitchen, more than any other room in your home, needs a good well thought out lighting plan. Today's kitchens have many more functions than just cooking a meal. For many families it is the most frequently used room in the house. Besides the obvious preparation of meals, kitchens today are also a place for the kids to do homework.....

Framing A Hip Roof

One of the two most popular roof designs, if not the most popular is the hip roof. Not only does it add architectural lines to the design of a house, but it also offers more protection from the elements to walls, windows, and doors, when framed with a generous overhang. It also lends more to the structural integrity of a home with its rafters tying off to all four corners and walls of the structure.

The High Performance Home - A New Catch Phrase In Housing

What is a High Performance Home? Would a High Performance Home curb Global Warming, decrease your energy bill, and save you money? The answer to these questions are discussed in this article.

Avoid Mistakes - Learn How to Re-Paint a Room

Painting can produce a dramatic change to the look and feel of a room. Many homes are given boring white or natural tones with the hopes of increasing the resale value, but seriously, who likes plain old white walls? Add some color and personality to your room, but before you jump, you have to learn how to paint a room.

Popular Faux Painting Techniques

Add some color, depth, elegance and charm to your home using one or more of these popular faux painting techniques.

Waterproof Paint

The next time you take a shower, consider the damage you may be causing to your home. Actually, one shower won't cause moisture damage in itself, but together with washing clothes, steam from cooking, and dish washing, a good deal of moisture is added to the atmosphere of your home each day. And on the outside, rain and snow regularly drop a good deal of moisture on your house. All these factors can cause extensive damage both to your home's appearance and structure. Moisture can cause ugly rusting or decay of building materials, and blistering or peeling of painted surfaces. It can warp wood, and promote mildew and other fungi growth on our home.

Painting Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors by themselves are classic and elegant. They add character, warmth and texture to rooms. With appropriate care, hardwood floors can last for generations.

How To Paint Paneling

An easy, step by step guide to updating and brightening rooms by painting old wooden paneling. Includes tips on preparing, priming, and painting outdated paneling.

Learn How To Effectively Use Faux Painting

Faux painting allows you to create some truly interesting wall and decor designs

Preparing Rooms For Paint

Step by step instructions for preparing rooms for painting. Includes information on cleaning walls, spackling, priming, etc...

Faux Painting Secret: Stenciling

Forget what you think you know about stenciling I tell homeowners around the Minneapolis area. Stencils no longer come as simple cut shapes that look unattached when painted, modern stenciling has become so elaborate it even challenges experienced faux painters.

Painting Plus

A few tips on paints, tools, cleaning beforehand.