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:

Standard Sliding Patio Door Sizes
| Updated July 31, 2022 | Published May 5, 2022

The standard height of a patio door is 80 inches. You can find some common width measurements of two-panel sliding patio doors at 60 inches, 72 inches, and 96 inches. For three-panel sliding patio doors, common widths are 108 inches and 144 inches.

Cabinet handle sizes
| Updated July 19, 2022 | Published May 5, 2022

If you’re looking at investing in new cabinet handles, then the size of them is going to be one of the factors you need to consider. Here we look at the common sizes available and explain handle terminology.

parts of a washing machine
| Updated May 6, 2022 | Published May 4, 2022

Here we look at the anatomy of a washing machine and the role that each one plays in the overall workings of the appliance. You may find this 3D diagram in handy when reading the descriptions of each part of a washing machine.

Best Paint Colors for Front Doors
| Updated October 17, 2022 | Published May 3, 2022

If you are looking for a new paint color for the front door of your home, then you won’t be short of options. The range of colors available for exterior wood and metal paints over the last decade has exploded, and you can now even have paint customized to create the exact color you want to achieve.

Best Paint Colors for Dark Floors
| Updated October 20, 2022 | Published May 2, 2022

If you want to paint the walls in a room with dark floors, then you may be thinking about ways you can complement the floor color or ways to decorate that will lighten up the feel in the room. Before you can learn about that colors work best with dark floors, you’ll need to identify the undertones in the floor. Here we look at some of the best paint colors for warm, cool, and neutral-toned dark floors.

Best Paint Colors for a Red Brick House
| Updated July 8, 2022 | Published May 2, 2022

Red brick houses are popular in ranch-style properties or in historical cities. It can initially be a challenge to find a good paint color for trim, front doors, and window frames on red brick houses, but if you can get to grips with the tones and complimentary colors for your shade of red brick, then you’ll find there are various different colors of paint that can look beautiful on a red brick house.

Ornament Sizes
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published May 1, 2022

If you are decorating your home, then you might be thinking about investing in some ornaments to make the space look more appealing or add a touch of personality and color. Here we consider standard ornament size and other aspects of ornaments you may be curious about.

Standard Gas Line Size for Stove
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published April 30, 2022

Understanding the size of gas line you need for your stove is probably going to be the trickiest part of the job since there is no standard size for gas lines, and instead, you need to select a size of gas line that is compatible with the energy required by your stove. Here we look at how to calculate the size of gas line you need to ensure your new stove works as it should and is safe to use.

Standard Tub Drain Size
| Updated October 28, 2023 | Published April 30, 2022

A standardized drain diameter for a bathtub drain is around 1 and a half inches. Non-standard drain diameters such as antique bathtubs and vintage bathtubs will typically have slightly smaller drains measuring 1 ⅜ inch but you can use a reducer washer to fit the 1.5-inch pipework.

Standard Door Hanger Size
| Updated February 6, 2024 | Published April 30, 2022

A door hanger is usually a piece of card or plastic that is designed to be hung over a door handle or doorknob. They generally have a loosely rectangular shape and are used in a portrait orientation. Find all details about door hanger sizes in this article.

What Color is Cornflower
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 30, 2022

Blue is such a popular color that is used in many aspects of our life from business, marketing to home decor. And one of their most beautiful variations is cornflower. In this article, we’ll learn what cornflower color is, and how to use it in home decor and interior design.

Cool gray color
| Updated November 18, 2023 | Published April 30, 2022

Cool gray is a medium gray shade that is made from an equal amount of black and white mixed together with a generous splash of blue. Cool gray is grayer than it is blue, but the blue undertones in it are clear to see, giving the color an obviously cool temperature.