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. 14 years of professional web publishing and media experience. 11 years working in the home design and interior decor industry.

Posts by Steve Green:

Crimson Color
| Updated November 16, 2023 | Published April 8, 2022

Crimson is a bright shade of red that has blue undertones, giving it a very subtle purple hue. The name was derived from the word ‘kermes’ because red dye was originally made by crushing the bodies of kermes vermilio insects. Discover what it means and how to pair with crimson in this article.

colors that go with black and gold
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published April 8, 2022

Black and gold can be used as a color scheme by themselves, but adding an extra color to the mix will make things more interesting, adding an extra dimension to a room’s decor.

Celadon Color
| Updated November 14, 2023 | Published April 7, 2022

Celadon is a shade of pale blue-green, which is named after the Chinese glazed ceramics of the same name and color. Celadon ceramics originated in China, where they were highly regarded for several centuries by the Imperial Court.

Types of Stair Treads
| Updated August 18, 2023 | Published April 7, 2022

There are a variety of stair treads – they can be made with different types of wood and can be tiled with many material options. Learn all about stair treads in this article.

Standard Shower Rod Size
| Updated January 15, 2024 | Published April 6, 2022

Shower rods come in three standard sizes. These are 41 inches, 60 inches, and 72 inches. To find out which size you need in your bathroom, measure in a straight line from one side wall in your bathroom to the opposite parallel wall.

Standard Ironing Board Size
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published April 6, 2022

Ironing tops the list of least favorite chores among most adults; however, it is a necessary evil if you want your work shirts and children’s school uniform to look fresh and crisp. Ironing boards are one household essential that almost everyone has in their home since they make the task of ironing much easier and safer than possible alternatives.

Standard Ceiling Tile Size
| Updated August 4, 2022 | Published April 5, 2022

Ceiling tiles come in just two standard sizes. The smaller size is 2 feet by 2 feet, which equates to 24 inches by 24 inches, or 60cm by 60cm. The larger size is 2 feet by 4 feet, which equates to 24 inches by 48 inches, or 60cm by 120cm.

Cost to Rent a Pressure Washer at Lowes
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published April 5, 2022

Rental pressure washers at Lowe’s start at just $6 an hour for a minimum period of 4 hours, so you can complete quite an extensive task during that time for a really reasonable cost. By comparison, you can expect to pay a professional around $80 per hour to come and pressure wash your driveway, so that’s a significant saving.

Air Hockey Table Dimensions
| Updated July 7, 2022 | Published April 5, 2022

Air hockey is a hugely popular game amongst adults and children, which is played on a tabletop surface by two players at a time. Each player has a handheld disc which they use to shoot the plastic puck to their opponent’s side of the table in hopes of scoring a goal.

Standard Stair Angle
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published April 5, 2022

When building a staircase you will need to decide on an appropriate stair angle. This is important because it greatly impacts the overall safety of the stairs, since the stair angle will dictate both the depth of the treads and the height of the risers.

Exterior Stair Code Requirements
| Updated April 5, 2022 | Published April 5, 2022

An exterior stair should have a stair tread with a minimum width of 36 inches, and a minimum depth of 10 inches. The riser in residential and commercial premises must have a minimum height of 4 inches and a maximum height of 7.75 inches.

Doorless Walk In Shower Dimensions
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published April 5, 2022

Doorless showers were once a symbol of a luxury home, but they have now become more affordable and so are working their way into more mainstream bathroom design. Find the specific size for a doorless walk-in shower door below.