SUMMER ACTIVITY PROJECTS FOR YOUR HOME
Tips for Flea Market Shopping
Garage sale, tag sale, or flea market. They all mean fun and bargains! Find wonderful tips and suggestions here to make your flea market shopping more fun and profitable.
Architectural Salvage
While you're out wandering around yard sales or flea markets you may find a special stone bench, fountain, door, window, or column lying in someone's yard. Find out how these wonderful architectural salvage items can add a special touch of character to your home or garden.
Four Ways to Organize Kids' Rooms This Summer
The kids will be out of school before you know it. Now is the perfect time to organize their rooms!
Bathroom Updates
Do you have a boring bathroom? Maybe it's time for an update! See what you can do short of a major remodel to give it a fresh cheery look.
Ceiling Fans
A ceiling fan is a wonderful addition to almost any room. You'll save on cooling costs and create a summery feel indoors. Get information on ceiling fans for your home. These sites include fans, installation tips, accessories, light fixtures, and remote controls. Learn more here before you buy.
Faux Clouds
Faux clouds and blue sky are a popular look for kitchens, great rooms, and children's rooms. Find some great projects from all over the net to help you paint your own blue sky with clouds.
Outdoor Furniture
Looking for ideas in garden furniture? Check out this page of links to projects, ideas, and sources for outdoor furniture, arbors, and seating. Then make some lemonade and enjoy your yard!
Window Tinting
Learn more about tinting windows to cut down on damage from the sun's UV rays.
MOVING? SEE THESE!
Before You Move In
Are you moving soon? Don't miss this list of our favorite tips and projects for things to do before the moving truck arrives!
Moving Tips
Lots of families move during the summer months--and it can be a challenge. Here are 12 terrific ways to get organized for a household move.
Five Ways to Work with a Decorator on a Budget
If you're thinking about changing the look of your home or just a room, you might feel you need some ideas from a professional. Can you afford a decorator even if you are on a budget? There are actually many ways to work with a professional. Find five of them here!
HOME DECORATING STYLES
The Best Color Schemes if You Love the Beach
Do you love the beach? If you do, but are unable to get away to one this summer, these pretty color schemes may just be the ones that can give your home the look of a beachy vacation getaway.
Decorating in the Cottage Style
Cottage Styles are popular for their vintage good looks and casual, romantic feel using painted pieces, pale floral fabrics, and pretty accessories. This comfortable style may be just what you need to create a cool summer decor.
French Country Style
The glowing sun and lush flower fields of France make this wonderful style just feel like summer. Read here for tips on using this popular and homey style in your home.
Tropical Chic Style
Don't palm trees, island motifs, and wicker furniture say "summer" all year long? Find out how to decorate in this tropical style.
Rustic Style
If you can't get away to a dude ranch or mountain cabin, you may enjoy decorating your home to look rustic and charming. One of the fastest ways to add a dose of interest to a home is to bring in some texture. Rustic furnishings do that with charm and style. Read this article from About on how to bring this outdoorsy look indoors.
Shabby Chic
White furniture, loose floral slipcovers, and oversized furniture are some of the elements of Shabby Chic. Read more about this style and how to incorporate the look into your home.
Tuscan Style
Terra cotta and golden sunny colors feel like Tuscany. Explore the elements of this style and see why homeowners are wild for Tuscan style kitchens and family rooms.