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:

Colors that go with purple
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Purple is a popular color choice for rooms where a feminine feel is desired when pink seems too obvious. Parents with little girls will typically opt for purple as an alternative decor color when they don’t want to fall into the stereotypical pink camp.

Should You Close Bedroom Doors at Night
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Bedroom doors are the unsung heroes of interior design. They keep our messes, and our children contained, they give us privacy when we need it, and they can even absorb noise. But there’s a long-standing debate over whether or not you should keep bedroom doors shut at night.

Shingle Sizes
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Standard shingles are traditionally sold in 12″x36″ or 12″x39″ sizes. The latter is more common these days since it allows more overlap from one shingle to the next.

How to Gloss Paint a Door
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Gloss paint looks great on doors, but if you make a mistake, the glossy surface can highlight your error. Below, we’ll cover how to get the best finish using gloss paint.

How to Stabilize Bookshelf on Carpet
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There are multiple ways to stabilize a bookshelf on carpet. Attach it to the wall with brackets. Use felt pads under the base of your bookcase.

What Colors Go with Sage Green
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Sage green is a medium to pale shade of earthy green, with gray undertones. It is on the cooler side of the scale in terms of color temperature, which gives it a refreshing and crisp feel. This color has been popular in interior design over the last decade, and it shows no sign of waning.

Can Sliding Patio Doors be Reversed
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Sliding patio doors can be reversed, but it’s not a simple process. A sliding patio door is made up of several parts that must be disassembled, re-routed, and put back together again.

What Kind of Paint Can You Use on Outdoor Furniture
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People are turning to DIY more than ever, and painting is a great way to update your home for less. However, you should know exactly what kind of paint you’re using – and how to use it – before starting.  

How to Keep Barn Door on Track
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Barn doors are all the rage in home decor, but what can you do if your much-loved barn door keeps coming off track? In this article, we’ll go into some effective ways to keep your barn doors in place.

Fix Bleach Stain on Carpet  
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The bleachy smell of a cleaning product is probably your home’s best indication that you’ve had an accident. But now, you’re left with a bleach stain on the carpet. Don’t worry—we’ll show you how to get rid of it.

Parts of a Dryer
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The drum, belt, and pulleys are the essential parts of a dryer. The drum is the large cylinder that turns clothes and holds them in place while they’re being heated.

Mocha Color
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This extensive article will explain all about the mocha color. We’ll uncover what mocha color is, what it really means, how to use it in home decor and some brilliant colors that compliment mocha color.