James Wright
It’s almost summer and the sun is starting to shine that little bit warmer. Now that the cold weather is out of the way, we can start to turn our attention to our gardens. Is your garden looking a little bit tired? Does it need some love and attention? Maybe you want to do something … Read more
Have you ever been to a wedding and been amazed at all of the details? The venue, dress, food, entertainment, favors, balloons, confetti, transport, music, and decorations – the list is endless. The average American wedding now costs around $28,000. Whether you’re working to a budget or blowing the bank when you’re planning a wedding … Read more
“Going green” and sustainability are buzz words that have been around the last decade. In fact, it’s very in fashion to go green or sell green products. But what does sustainability really mean and how can you help the movement? Sustainability, in its simplest terms, means concerting an effort to improve the quality of life … Read more
Buying new appliances from a physical store or over the Internet can quickly become a challenge when you consider the huge variety of styles, colors, and features that are on offer today. The task gets even more difficult when you really want an appliance that not only meets your aesthetic needs but also fits into … Read more
VOCs. We all know by now that they’re bad, but just how bad are they, what are they exactly, and how much of a negative impact can they have on our health? VOCs, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds, are a group of carbon-based chemicals with a superpower: they can easily evaporate into the air … Read more
There’s nothing quite as exciting, or terrifying, as bringing your baby home for the very first time. And while many new parents take the time to go through their home and “baby proof” it, ie. putting safety caps over outlets and locking cabinet doors that may house dangerous chemicals, other dangers are lurking in most … Read more
Considering finishing your basement? Though basements can be the most challenging space in your entire house to installing flooring, you may be surprised to hear that you have quite a few options when it comes to the kind of flooring you choose. To select the right basement flooring for your home, there are some things … Read more
Increasing numbers of homeowners are using greener building materials that are beautiful, durable, and affordable. Because of this, newer eco-friendly flooring options have hit the market in the past decade. You probably already know about bamboo flooring, which many homeowners and professional designers are turning to be environmentally responsible. But do you know about bamboo’s … Read more
If you’ve recently installed new bamboo flooring in your home, you most likely spent a week or so oohing-and-aahing over just how stylish and beautiful it is. And then eventually you realized there were areas in your home that you wanted to “cozy up,” especially if you live in parts of the country that experience … Read more
Squeaky floors. Not everyone likes them, and they make it tremendously difficult to sneak into the kitchen late at night and finish off that plate of chocolate chip cookies. While bamboo is not technically a hardwood and has many advantages, it still experiences some of the same problems as a hardwood floor. The major … Read more