Steve Green

After graduating in 2011, Steve worked in the interior design industry as a sales, advisor, and marketer. He has been writing and editing since 2014 mostly in the home decor and gardening industry. His area of expertise includes home decor, color matching, and home improvement. Steve is passionate about architecture, interior trends, using colors, and improving all parts of his home. 10 years of professional web publishing and media experience. 8 years working in the home design and interior decor industry.

Posts by Steve Green:

Door casing sizes
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published May 25, 2022

There are many styles of door casing to choose from, whether you purchase a ready-made casing kit or create your own casing from lengths of trim. The types of angles you choose for your casing is also important from a design aspect, as well as impacting the way that the casing gets installed. Here we look at standard door casing size, as well as the types of door casing you can choose from.

Colors Go with Red and Green
| Updated November 18, 2023 | Published May 24, 2022

Red and green are contrasting and complementary colors because they are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. Contrasting and complementary colors are able to make each other appear more vivid and vibrant, and they can also be used to create a bold impact because the juxtaposition of contrasting colors can be startling to the eyes.

Should a Sliding Barn Door Cover Trim
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If you are installing a barn door or converting a regular doorway into a barn door, then you may not have considered what to do with the existing trim. Here we will look at considerations to think about when planning a barn door installation, including whether a barn door should cover the trim.

Shutter Sizes
| Updated August 8, 2022 | Published May 23, 2022

External shutters can add a chic country cottage vibe to a home, adding personality to a property that might otherwise look bland or uninteresting. External shutters are purely decorative; however, their size is important if you want them to look authentic and properly finished. Here we look at the standard size for shutters and how to measure them for your own home.

Staple Size for Carpet
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published May 23, 2022

The minimum size of staple for installing carpet is half an inch, but staples that are bigger than this can also be used, with 9/16-inch staples also being a popular size.

Colors Go with Tan and Black
| Updated November 18, 2023 | Published May 22, 2022

When tan and black are used together in home decor, they can create a really nice balance. Tan will serve to add warmth to a room, while black provides an even, level feel so that the space is neither too warm nor cool. Here we will look at ways to use tan and black in home decor, and colors that go with tan and black.

How to Paint a Roll Up Garage Door
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If you have a roll-up garage door, you might be wondering if this needs to be approached in a different way than painting a regular garage door. Here we look at the process you will need to follow to properly painting a roll-up garage door.

Shower Pipe Sizes
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published May 22, 2022

If you are looking to replace your shower head, then you will need to know the size of your shower pipe to ensure the new head you choose is going to be compatible with it. Here we look at standard shower pipe size and correlating standard shower thread size.

Patio Slab Sizes
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published May 22, 2022

Building codes require that concrete patio slabs be at least 3 and a half inches, but the standard depth of a concrete patio slab is 4 inches.This ensures that the patio is strong enough that it won’t crumble but not so thick that it will use unnecessary concrete and increase the cost of the project.

How to Keep People from Walking into a Glass Door
| Updated September 16, 2022 | Published May 21, 2022

Glass doors are a sought-after architectural element in both commercial and residential buildings because they allow light to stream through a space, creating the feel of a brighter, more open, and airy space. Glass doors also look very modern and minimalist, which can elevate the style of a building.

Faucet Hole Sizes
| Updated April 19, 2023 | Published May 21, 2022

The standard size of a faucet hole is 1 ⅜ inch. This translates to 1.375 inches, or 35mm. Since this is considered to be the standard diameter of a faucet hole, you should assume that this is the measurement of your sink faucet hole unless the specification indicates otherwise.

Fascia Board Sizes
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published May 21, 2022

A fascia board is a piece of horizontal board that is fixed in place along the end of a home’s roof eaves at the rafters. Traditionally a fascia board will be made from solid lumber, but in recent years PVC fascia boards have become more popular because they offer a maintenance-free alternative, and they are typically more affordable.