2020 Update — Originally Published August 2011 My asphalt driveway was assaulted. I was hoping for the best, but we had construction trucks in and out several times during a pretty significant renovation project, and at some point the asphalt started to crack a bit on some edge areas — and then just continued to crumble. […]
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Designing and Building Your Perfect Deck
2020 Update — Originally Published January, 2012 My backyard deck is simple, but beautiful. And though it may seem deceiving, a HUGE amount of design consideration went into it. But how can I call it perfect, though? Well, as I see it, if you start out with some extremely careful thinking and develop a crisp/clear end-vision […]
Refreshing a Swimming Pool Landscape
2020 Update — Originally Published May, 2011 Last spring, my wife and I came up with a dream landscape and hardscape design to complement our in ground swimming pool – and we partnered with a number of local contractors to help bring that vision to life. It was a huge undertaking. In the end, though […]
6 Easy Steps to Install a TV Antenna
2019 Update – Initially Posted July 2015 Back in the day, simple yet free antennas were provided when buying a television. However, such antennas were only capable of showing poor quality and grainy channels. Thankfully, with the recent ubiquity of high-definition televisions (HDTV), you can now watch your favorite TV shows, without having to sacrifice […]
Trim Work Design Tips: From Casing to Crown Molding
So I’m finally ready to begin a long-overdue dining room architectural trim work design, and I want it to include all the classics: fluted casings, crown molding, shadow boxes. Maybe some textured faux finish or wallpaper accents? Possibly a hardwood floor as well?? A project like this can be a very significant undertaking. But before […]
Dining Room Design Accents: Wallpaper within Shadow Boxes
Moving now into the final phases of the dining room trim work design, the original vision for the room is becoming a full-blown reality. What started as a nice (but somewhat stark) dining area is now taking on a completely different overall personality. To me, this is the power of architectural trim work – and […]
Carpet Tiles for a Quick Home Rehab
I never really considered the use of carpet tiles before. If I need to carpet a room, it’s usually something I contract-out because it’s clearly a talent – with wisdom acquired from experience. Best to have a professional carpet installer handle this. On the other hand, area rugs can be absolutely beautiful as well, adding […]
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