That beautiful view from the living room of your country house is fabulous! I can see it from here. But perhaps that’s the problem. Very large windows are great from the inside. For privacy or energy savings, an uncovered window can be an issue. So, what are the options?
Besides your car, what’s usually stored in your garage? And can you find it when you need it? Garages like this are candidates for a Marco Makeover. But when your garage looks like this, where do you even begin? The first step is to de-clutter. Do you really need the stair-step high chair, or could […]
This summer season has been a hot one – the first day of 100-degree weather was in May. In June, almost half of the month – fourteen days – registered a high temperature of 90 degrees or above! That’s a lot of heat – and most likely, a lot of energy dollars leaving your wallet.
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, many people want the feel of the outdoors without the high energy bills that can accompany glaring sunlight. Allure roller shades by Lafayette can be the perfect solution. Their unique construction allows for light filtering that’s easily controlled.
In today’s business environment, it’s just as likely to have a casual work wardrobe as it is to wear a more formal outfit with slacks, a tie and dress shirt. Though formal suits aren’t often worn to work these days, every man needs to have them, along with a sports jacket or two. An organized […]
Does your pantry look crowded? Is it hard to find what you need to make dinner – especially when you are in a hurry? It is easy to let a pantry become a drop zone after grocery shopping. Let’s face it: everyone seems to have a busy schedule, and it can be tempting to just […]
A patio door is lovely, but blocking direct sunlight from such a large expanse of glass can be a challenge, especially during the host summer months.
A trending design element is the arch top window. Adding a classical air, arches have been a component of design for centuries.
Most homes today aren’t designed with an exterior window, but older homes often had smaller closets. And with today’s emphasis on a well-rounded wardrobe, sometimes a new closet expansion includes a window in order to have adequate space for clothing, shoes and accessories.
You may like the look of custom wood plantation shutters, but wonder how they work. And, once you adjust the louvers, will they stay in place?