When asked to design and build this beautiful-looking house from Brazil, the team at BL Studio de Arquitetura faced a rather big challenge. The owners wanted this to be their dream home and to feel like a resort. They wanted to be surrounded by a beautiful landscape with greenery and vegetation all year round and...
More imagesLighting is an often overlooked but key component of a home’s style. The possibilities of lighting designs are virtually limitless, the key is finding what speaks to you + enhances your space + stays within budget all at the same time. This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on creating your own custom light fixture (this...
More imagesYou’ve probably watched on some food shows, when the chef uses a torch to get that perfect crust on the crème brulee and always wondered what torch they used. They used a butane torch, which is a mini torch that you can use for food and some household projects. Some household projects could be anywhere...
More imagesHaving a yard is something that you should definitely take advantage of, and if you’re the kind of person that likes to spend as much time outdoors as possible, installing an outdoor kitchen is something you should totally consider. Whether you decide to build it yourself or want to hire a contractor to do the...
More imagesAt some point, you’ll have to replace your outdoor light bulbs. Regular light bulbs only last for so long, but you know that LED ones last even longer. Read on to see why you should get high-quality outdoor light bulbs and see some of the best ones on the market. Top Picks Best Quality: Philips...
More imagesThe reasons for building shipping container homes are diverse and include the fact that these containers are globally available, affordable, sturdy, water-tight and versatile, not to mention that they’re meant to be easily transported. This makes them perfect candidates for prefabricated homes and there are plenty to choose from in fact. A lot of them...
More imagesEven after just reading the title of this article, you probably already have images in your head. The word “farmhouse” is attached to so much more than just a house style. Maybe you’re dreaming of cornfields and red barns. Maybe you’re imagining fresh pies and porch rockers. At the very least, you’re thinking of farmhouse...
More imagesWhat’s likely one of the biggest surfaces in your kitchen probably gets the least cleaning attention: The cabinets. You might not think that these need regular cleaning and maintenance, but drips, splatters and grease all accumulate on the surfaces. While you might already give them a wipe now and again to clean up a splash...
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