I don’t know if you have been keeping track, but we certainly have. It has been four days since our little countdown widget turned to “0 days until Turnip Heads B-Day”. In fact we had to switch out “B-Day” for “due date” since things weren’t moving along so quickly. Luckily things are starting [...]

It’s hard to say anything to critical about a sofa that only costs $369. Even if this loveseat was a couple hundred dollars more, it would still be a nice couch for a good price. It has a hardwood frame and legs that have a 12-step stain on them, and lightly textured upholstery [...]

Although at first glance it almost looks like a contraceptive device, rest assured the only thing the Method Aroma Ring prevents is a smelly house. Method has always had a good eye for design when it comes to home products, and the Aroma Ring is no exception. The look is simple and understated. [...]

I have had a couple questions about some of the detail in our addition, and I though I would take a minute to answer some of them. First off, the wood paneling in the hall.
All the panels are made of 3/8″ baltic birch plywood. Baltic has a much lighter appearance compared to normal [...]

Since we are planning on only using passive cooling in our house, it was very important for us to have some good ceiling fans. Anyone who has looked for a modern fan knows that The Modern Fan Co. pretty much has the market cornered. We were looking for something clean, simple, and of [...]

The big walls are up! Today the largest walls of our home were erected. This is a milestone for us. These walls are about 28 feet tall and they give a good idea of the height of the house. The only remaining framing is on the third floor and that should [...]

Yesterday was the grand opening for Ikea Draper. I had considered taking the day off to get in on some of the early morning madness, but in the end I wasn’t quite up to braving the huge crowds. My wife and I did go down there around 5:30 last night though. I [...]

This is only day six for framing and they are bustin’ it out! Today Upright completed all the framing on the second floor. Tomorrow they will build the exterior wall surrounding the stairs. This wall will be almost thirty feet tall. They will be using a crane to put it [...]

Voting has been open at Remodelingmyspace.com for a while now. If you are looking to kill some time, head on over and check out all the contest entrants. There is a good collection of bloggers doing everything from small remodels to whole house renovations. After you look through them and find your [...]

With the popularity of green design increasing, it is becoming easier to find environmentally conscious products that look good. Take for example this Swissmar Bamboo 2 Bowl Dip Set, which is not only eco friendly, but chic too. This aprox. 12″ x 10″ serving tray has two porcelain bowls inset on the side, [...]