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:

How to Waterproof Wood Furniture for Outdoors
| Updated August 18, 2023 | Published April 29, 2022

The main drawback of outdoor wooden furniture is that it can degrade due to exposure to the elements. This is why waterproofing your wooden furniture is vital if you want it to last for more than a handful of years.

Standard Cooler Size
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published April 28, 2022

A cooler is a perfect addition to many different types of outdoor scenarios, such as tailgating parties, cookouts, boating trips, camping trips, hunting and fishing trips, picnics, and even just daily use for enjoying a packed lunch at work.

How High Do You Hang a Shower Curtain
| Updated November 21, 2023 | Published April 28, 2022

With standard shower curtains measuring 72 inches in length, the ideal height for hanging the curtain pole is between 75 and 77 inches. This means that the curtain won’t hang so low that it drags along the floor, but it won’t hang so high that water escapes into the bathroom when you are using the shower.

Jet Black
| Updated November 18, 2023 | Published April 27, 2022

Jet black is a deep and dark shade of black. It is used to describe the darkest color of black hair, and it is considered to be the most intense shade of black you can get before you get to total black. Black is a neutral color that, by its very definition, lacks any color at all, whereas jet black will have a slight but typically imperceptible undertone.

Colors that Go with Honey
| Updated November 18, 2023 | Published April 27, 2022

Honey is a golden orange color that is mostly seen in home decor as a finish for wood. Honey oak was very popular in the 1980s and 1990s, and as a result, many homes which have not been renovated still have honey oak flooring, cabinetry, and trim. Other types of wood might also have a honey-colored finish if they have had a honey oak stain applied.

Best Green Paint Colors for Bedroom
| Updated October 19, 2022 | Published April 26, 2022

Green is a very trendy color in interior design right now, predominantly because of its links to nature, growth, and new beginnings. The onset of the global pandemic, which meant that many people were stuck to the confines of their homes for long periods of time, has resulted in a need to invite the outdoors in, making us feel closer to nature. One of the best ways to link the outdoor world with the interior of your home is to use color, and since green is the color of nature’s backdrop, this is the perfect color to use.

Best Yellow Paint Colors for Living Room
| Updated October 20, 2022 | Published April 26, 2022

Yellow is a versatile color that often gets overlooked when it comes to paint choices in the home. In recent years, most people have favored cooler shades of gray, green, and blue or more neutral colors without too much obvious warmth. However, yellow is unique in that it is a warm color that rarely offends or inspires feelings of outdatedness.

Best Yellow Paint Colors for Bedroom
| Updated October 19, 2022 | Published April 26, 2022

Yellow was once a popular color choice for bedrooms, but it has fallen out of favor over the last two decades. However, if you discount yellow as a paint color for the bedroom, then you’re missing out because this cheerful color has so much to offer.

Best Paint Colors for Gaming Room
| Updated October 19, 2022 | Published April 26, 2022

Decorating your gaming room can be a really fun experience. This is a room where the usual interior design rules may not apply, so you can think outside of the box and create a space where you can let your personality run free. While most spaces in a home are designed to feel relaxing or easy to live in, a gaming room can be more energizing, playful, or dramatic.

Rose Red
| Updated November 18, 2023 | Published April 25, 2022

Rose red is a shade of red that sits between red and pink on the color wheel. It can sometimes be interpreted as a dark shade of pink, but it is closer to red than pink and is therefore categorized as a red color

What Are the Sizes of Drawers with Pulls?
| Updated July 19, 2022 | Published April 25, 2022

Choosing new drawer pulls can be a tricky task because you need to create a good balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal. Hardware pulls, whether they are for drawers or cabinets, can be measured in various ways, which we look at in greater detail here.

Standard Toilet Flapper Sizes
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published April 25, 2022

Once you have established that you need a new toilet flapper, you will discover that there are two sizes available. These are the 2-inch toilet flapper and the 3-inch toilet flapper.