It was big in 2016, and it looks like it will be here to stay for 2017, it’s Hygge!   …What is “Hygge”? The Danes used the word “hygge” to describe a feeling or mood that comes from [...]

There is a design trend showing up in those “Top 10 Trends for 2017” posts – Cerused Wood. Today we’re talking about what it is and it’s history. Cerused wood isn’t a type of wood, it is a [...]

Do you know what the internet of things (IoT) is, or what it has to do with your house? Today we are giving you a very brief overview of the IoT and the impact of it on homeowners.   The [...]

Let’s start this installment of “Learn the Lingo” off by diving right into the primary difference between a porch and a deck.  A porch is found at the entrance of a building, allowing people to [...]

The terms “plumb” and “level” sometimes get switched around, but the two words are not interchangeable. Not to be confused with the fruit, “plumb” refers to a line that is exactly vertical or [...]

We’re talking about Wainscoting today. You’ve probably seen it at some point, but never knew that it had a name. It’s  been trendy for a few years now but did you know that it [...]