Tag: real estate apps
How To Choose The Right Insulation
(Click/Tap image to play video) Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the options for insulation with host Kevin O’Connor. Steps: Fiberglass insulation is sold by wall thickness and that should be adhered to so the insulation doesn’t get compressed and lose effectiveness. Open cell spray foam has the same R-factor as fiberglass, but…
4 Fresh Dining Rooms Mix Old and New
Good-looking wall treatments and layered furnishings are laid out beautifully in these rooms. 1. East Meets West Designers: Homeowners with Michael Miller of Phase2 Builders Location: San FranciscoSize: 250 square feet (23 square meters) Homeowners’ request. Modernize while keeping and restoring the historical details of the Victorian-era home. “In addition, they looked to their experiences and former home of Cape…
10 Inspiring Ways To Turn Your Backyard Into A Resort-Retreat
Luxurious accents, inviting lounge areas and twinkling lights help make a backyard feel like a vacation spot. Imagine stepping into an outdoor space and seeing a swaying hammock, glowing garden lights and bold tropical foliage, and hearing the sound of water trickling from a fountain. Can you already feel yourself sinking into vacation-relaxation mode? While…
Upcycled Glass Jar Ideas
Instead of throwing away those glass jars, upcycle them! After cleaning this old glass jar, using a little bit of hot glue, I wrapped some lace ribbon & twine around it. Added some clean rock and fresh water. Then took some spiderettes (baby spider plants from my big spider plant) and placed them in the…
Visit a Little Free Library (or better yet, create one for own neighborhood)
With more than 50,000 of these book-sharing boxes worldwide, chances are there’s at least one near you. If you’re not sure, search for Little Free Libraries on this map, then make a point of visiting one in your neighborhood – or learn how to create one! The one shown here, is conveniently located in a plant…
