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Do You Need Two Nightstands?

March 29, 2021

Do You Need Two Nightstands?

How many nightstands are enough, zero, one, or two? Well, why would you need zero nightstands? Nightstands are an extremely functional piece of furniture. They are often used to hold items that one might need during the night or before they get out of bed. The nightstand is where you store your glasses, contact lenses, remote controls, cell phones and chargers, medications, a glass of water, alarm clocks, bedside lamps, and a lot more, depending on how much space you have.

Standard Laundry Spaces

February 5, 2024

Standard Laundry Space Requirements (with 4 Drawings & Layouts)

The laundry room is an often-overlooked part of the house. It takes the backseat behind the living room, the dining room, the bedroom, and even the kitchen. But the importance of the laundry room cannot be understated. It is, after all, that part of the house where we wash, sort, and fold clothes. For most households, it is also the part of the house where laundry products and equipment are stored.

How to Make Daybed Look Like a Couch

July 14, 2022

How to Make Daybed Look Like a Couch

Most of us are in the quest for space-saving and functional furniture since we all want to maximize the space we have available. A daybed is one such furniture item that is particularly useful in small living rooms or dorms. This bed is a versatile piece that can change into a seating area during the day and sleeping area during the afternoon or night.

Carpet Smells Like Stinky Feet – How to Fix Using Natural Methods

July 30, 2022

Carpet Smells Like Stinky Feet – How to Fix Using Natural Methods

Have you ever noticed an unpleasant smell coming from your carpets? Does the odor remind you of stinky feet? Even the nicest decorated rooms can be ruined by smelly carpets. The unflattering odor can be due to many reasons, but if you try to clean the carpet using water, this can make the smell even worse. Thankfully, there are a number of ways homeowners can remove stinky feet odors from carpet using natural and cheap solutions. 

12 DIY Bunk Bed Projects You Can Really Make

January 18, 2024

12 DIY Bunk Bed Plans You Can Really Make

When you’re trying to secure cozy family living, there may be one major problem, especially if you are a city dweller. Let’s face it, costs of living are rising across the world – especially in the major Western melting pots like New York, Vancouver, or London, but in other places too. It is getting harder for an average 4+ person family to find a comfortable and spacey home.

Types of Dining Room Tables

February 1, 2024

12 Different Types of Dining Room Tables

What’s your dining table’s story? Take a moment and think about it. Every dining table has a story. Either your dining table was where you celebrated your firstborn’s one-year birthday, or where you opened that mail telling you that you got the new job, or where your little girl feels its most comfortable for doing her homework, or where your wife said, “I do” after you popped the question. Whatever it is, your dining table has a story.

How to Get Wrinkles out of Curtains

February 3, 2024

How to Get Wrinkles out of Curtains – Tips & Tricks

A set of perfectly curvy, orderly curtains can add a touch of class to any living room or office. However, the very best natural fabrics are often the first ones to crease – and if the creases don’t follow the appropriate lines, your elegant draperies may end up looking unkempt instead. Getting rid of stiffness, wrinkles, and creases from your curtain sets is not impossible. You just need the right tools and techniques!

Shower Curtain Heights

July 20, 2022

What is the Standard Shower Curtain Size?

A shower curtain is an unavoidable element to every bathroom unless you are a ninja with the shower handle and don’t see a point in having curtains. Since you are here, we will assume that you are interested in buying a shower curtain and want to make it fit perfectly with your bathroom.

How Many Bed Pillow is Too Many?

December 27, 2022

How Many Bed Pillows Are Too Many?

Is there such a thing as too many pillows on a bed? Maybe we should go ask the pillow police, whoever that is. Sleeping with the head elevated has always been a culture among humans and even animals. The origin of pillows dates back thousands of years ago when pillows were made from hard objects like wood and porcelain.  Thankfully, as the years progressed, the materials used for pillow making got a lot better and softer.

Curtain Rod Lengths

July 28, 2022

Curtain Rod Lengths Explained (Diagram Included)

Before you start hanging up your curtains, there are a couple of important things you should know, like how to get the right size rods to hang up your curtains.

Ceiling Joists

March 31, 2023

Ceiling Joists – All You Need to Know

A ceiling joist is a part or component of the house that you won’t see daily. But unknown to many homeowners like you, it performs a necessary and important role in our homes. Ceiling joists are not only critical in maintaining your house’s structural integrity but can also fulfill an aesthetic element.

Building Envelope

June 19, 2021

Building Envelope – What It is, Functions, Tightness, and Possible Failure

You’ve heard about your home builder mention building envelopes before. But you don’t have any idea about it. Unlike other parts of a house, the building envelope is practically unknown to many people. It’s quite unfortunate, though, considering the critical role it plays in keeping us safe and comfortable all year long.