My mother used to have a rather odd saying I am reminded about everyone having their own tastes every time I go shopping. This is true for clothing as well as home interiors and exteriors. Last year my husband and I were remodeling our kitchen. I could not believe the number of kitchen cabinet designs we had to choose from. I guess I had never thought about this much prior to looking for a new kitchen cabinet design. We ended up...
memories of 1985 Image by brizzle born and bred As the spread of aids increases Governments round the world start screening Blood donations for AIDS. On the technology front the first .com is registered and the first version of Windows is released Ver 1.0 . Terrorists continue to perform acts of terrorism including the hijack of TWA Flight 847 and the Italian Cruise Liner "Achille Lauro ". Famine in Ethiopia is shown more on TV News in July and Live Aid concerts...
A home theater is a great investment for people who are particular with the quality of their entertainment. There are many different home theater design choices which are dependent on the size of the room that one will be turning into a home theater. Other factors that may affect the home theater design are the preferences of the owner, the kind of entertainment system the owner has and the degree of entertaining the owner has in mind. Size of the...
LEED Certification Developed and administered by the US Green Building Council, a nonprofit coalition of building industry leaders based in Washington D.C., the LEED certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. It is widely adopted in the United States as well as in a number of other countries around the world. What is the Purpose of LEED Certification? The LEED Certification is a green building rating system. Its purpose is to promote certain practices in design and construction that increase profitability...
Build Your Equity Faster By Refinancing There are a number of mortgages out there that give you low payments each month. Some of these mortgages, such as interest only, adjustable rate mortgages, and a few others, gave you the low payment up front - but it was at the expense of building up your equity. Here is how refinancing your mortgage can enable you to start building up your equity faster. Equity is the amount of cash you have available after you...
What To Consider When Buying A Wooden Bar Stool Wooden bar stools offer quality what ever location they are in, either in the bar or home. A good bar stool design is one that has a padded seat or removable cushion, as comfort is the name of the game and of course a bar stool that can blend into any back ground or interior. Most items of furniture manufactured from wood in many instances will complement almost any room. Think about the...
Face It – Murray Feiss Chandelier The Backdrop of the Murray Feiss Chandelier – Murray Feiss Murray Feiss has been in the lighting fixture business for over fifty years. For about a half-century of three family generations’ ownership, the Murray Feiss Lighting manufacturer has developed a reputation for spotless craftsmanship, inventive designs, plus great value. The leader in new styles and designs, Murray Feiss is the exclusive manufacturer for Bob Mackie Home and Colonial Williamsburg's portable lighting, bringing authentic designs and ‘glamour...
Plumbing 101: The basics of how a plumbing system works. Includes description of domestic pressurized system and DWV (drain-waste-vent) system. Video lists popular products used and explains in detail how venting works. ...
Lighting up with Western Attitude - Western lighting There are three things to describe the western style: rustic, rustic, and rustic. That’s basically it. Opting to have western style of lighting, most certainly, is not just aiming to have lights for the functionality of it. If it’s a personal choice, it’s probably because it blends well with your interior design or it’s the appearance you want in your home or restaurant. Likewise, your weekend escapade is probably in...
