Importance of cooking in our life
Know your food, know your farmers and know your kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of every home. There will never be a day in your life when you don’t have a reason to walk into the kitchen. Whether small or large, the kitchen is the center of the house. It’s where meals are created […]
Surface protection analysis of disposable or reusable products for cost savings and efficiency
Times are tough for builders and remodelers right now, so avoiding costly damage to carpeting, doors, flooring, and other interior finishes is critical to lowering construction costs and reducing completion times. Construction managers can choose between two types of surface protection products; a) disposable protection, such as films and papers, which can only be used […]
Can bamboo floors be waxed?
All bamboo floors on the market come with a surface finish, ceramic and aluminum oxide being very popular for their scratch resistance and durability. As with hardwood floors, mixing surface finishes with wax finishes is not an option, but does it make it impossible to use wax on a bamboo floor? The common answer would […]
What Causes a Floor Tile to Loosen?
Many homeowners have asked me, “Why do tiles come loose?” It amazes me that, with advances in floor preparation and modified infills, tiles can still come loose. It is possible to understand why your floor tiles are loose without using the help of a flooring professional or general contractor. Let me tell you why this […]
Vacation Homes – Think Before You Buy
“I always wanted a second home,” my secretary once remarked. A vacation home by the beach or in the mountains is definitely something special. But dreaming the dream and living the life of two-home ownership are very different. When my secretary confided in me her thoughts on the subject, she had just purchased a model […]
Choosing and living with terracotta tiles
Terracotta, or literally “fired” “earth”, is one of the oldest and most basic building materials ever made. Terracotta is essentially clay that has been fired in a kiln until it becomes hard and semi-vitrified and this material is used to make roof tiles, drain pipes and floor tiles. As a flooring material, terracotta has had […]
Milk paint: a traditional finish for a contemporary look
If you’ve been in a furniture store or cabinet showroom in the last decade, you’ve no doubt seen milk paint, or at least finishes that are made to look like milk paint. What is it? Milk paint is a traditional casein-based paint that has been around for centuries and has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in […]
Pros and cons of a medicine cabinet with a mirror
Having a first aid kit at home is a very wise decision. The problem can arise when deciding what type of cabinet to buy: wood, marble, glass? Each, of course, has its strengths and drawbacks that will be the basis of your choice. In most homes, a mirrored medicine cabinet is seen in the bathroom. […]
Antique Reproduction Victorian Floor Tiles Buying Guide
Classic English homes used tiles as fixtures to reinvigorate a gloomy fireplace or backsplash as much as works of art to grace a wall or side table. The handmade tiles featured hand paints and adhesive patterns that were signs of the times. Spanning the Victorian era from 1837 to 1901, the Gothic and Romantic rejected […]
Tips for making Chinese food at home
Almost everyone has ordered Chinese takeout or dined in a lovely restaurant at some point in their life. It’s a favorite tradition and culinary delight for people of all ages and backgrounds, making Chinese food one of the most popular options for quick and diverse meals. If you find yourself enjoying this meal but want […]