This article provides tips for overcoming the excuses we make to keep our homes cluttered for a more attractive living space. 

I have been on both sides of the coin when it comes to living arrangements.  I have been a homeowner with a larger family and also a renter when it was just hubby and I. When I owned a home it had a built in dishwasher that I...

When people near retirement age, many of them are faced with deciding whether to remain in their current home or move to a retirement community.  This article discusses the pros and cons of age-restricted retirement communities and some of the issues you need to consider.

If you want something a little different and love the old era styles such as industrial or rustic, this lighting could work for you

Depending on where you live the weather can get nasty in the winter.  With rain, sleet, snow and more it can put a lot of strain on an uncovered entrance.

Depending on where you live, your outdoor living experience could be cut short by that harsh Old Man Winter, but even before that, the beautiful autumn can have warm days but very cool nights.

I love going for walks in my neighborhood and looking at the different styles of gardens.  You can have the same style houses for blocks and yet they can look so different depending on the landscaping and gardening styles.  It really is a great way to express your personality. ...

Lighting is often overlooked when it comes to decorating a space.  Many people will spend hundreds if not thousands on furnishings and accents and floor coverings but often neglect the lighting as part of the décor. It is often discounted as something necessary to see when it is...

At nighttime when you think the yard is asleep, it actually comes to life with the midnight partiers!  They are hungry and looking for a party and snacks.  To them, this is morning, and your yard is their breakfast buffet!

Many people don’t realize what an impact lighting and lighting fixtures can have on a space.  Not only do they need to provide the lighting you need to carry on with life but they also need to look good. 

I love bulbs. They are so gracious with their blooms ease of growth. These 10 top summer bulbs are all blooming or have just finished blooming in my garden. Save

If you have taken to the idea of vintage industrial style lighting for your décor, then you cannot forget the entryway or foyer. This is the space where you can really make it pop and wow your visitors and create an ambiance that suits your personality.  If you...

If you are renting a house, you most likely have a backyard.  But most landlords tend to keep it as a green space to keep maintenance down as one tenant may love to do gardening and the next one not so much. 

This is where it can be the most noticeable.  If you have a crisp white shirt that you love to wear but have become embarrassed by the yellowing under the arms, there is something you can do besides throwing it in the back of the closet. Save yourself...

If your home has a nice front porch that you would love to spend more time on, but it doesn’t feel very private, there are ways to separate you from the street and still have style.

Maybe you have one of those plain walls that you just don’t know what to do with.  Maybe you rent your space and you are stuck with that “builders white” on the walls.  Or maybe you just want some “pizzazz” in the room without getting out cans of paint or blowing your budget.

Chandeliers are beautiful and chic and if you have the type with crystals, then the light will reflect in an awesome way, until they get dirty.  Then they are not so chic!

In my neighbourhood there is a law against parking on the street overnight.  Due to this law, many residents have to get creative as to what to do with the extra cars.  As many households own more than one car now, this can get tricky especially if you have...

I love to draw and paint, and have always tried to make sure I got studio time during the daytime as I prefer natural lighting coming in through the window.

Whether your home is new or you are renting, it can take years to create a natural privacy area by using shrubbery and hedges.  But there are ways you can make a patio private with some creativity and a few things online or even the thrift stores. Ask...