About Teak Wood Used In Furniture & Decks

There are very few differences between the Teak furniture that is used indoors and that which is typically used on decks, patios and porches. Typically Teak patio furniture will have a lighter brown -- sometimes reddish -- hue. Indoor furniture made from Teak is often stained a darker brown color. We love 'em both. And we plan to buy Teak furniture for inside our log home, as well as some outdoor pieces for our wide and spacious porches.

FLOR Carpet Tiles Available At Target

FLOR carpet tiles are DIY carpet squares that you can mix & match to cover the entire floor in a room, or to create the effect of a rug. FLOR carpet tiles are available at Target.

How Long Do Things Last? What's The Life Expectancy Of Home Components?

Have you given any thought to just how long those things that you're installing are going to last? I have. Recently the National Association of Home Builders -- NAHB -- shed some light on the life expectancy of common components inside a home. Have a look...

Bathroom Design Tools & Standard Sizes To Consider

Check out these great online tools for designing your own bathroom! Plus, lots of practical tips & resources that could save some time and money when designing your new bathroom.

Towel Hooks & Hangers For Bathroom Towels And Robes

When it comes to bathrooms, have you thought of this one already?... A place to hang your towels, robes, or a change of clothes.

Lighting Issues In Bathrooms

What is mood lighting? Think of a spotlight... just the right amount of light that calls attention to one particular area or object. Also think: candlelight... light that is soft and warm, not harsh and overpowering. I like to use dimmers to create the effect of spotlights and candle lights, combined.

How To Find The Best Fogless Shower Mirror

Jim shaves his head bald every morning. In addition to a lifetime supply of Gillette Mach 3 razors and replacement blades, it's a necessity that we have a fog-free mirror located inside the shower itself. Here's what we've learned about fogless shower mirrors...

Be Careful About Where You Put The Toilet!

Who knew something so simple as the placement of the toilet could be so difficult? ...Not me!

Looking For Hardwood Flooring? You Won't Find Floors More 'Rustic' Than This!

the folks at Heart Pine Reserve 'reclaim' old wood and make it new again. Their current reclamation project is the Old Taylor Distillery in Woodford County, Kentucky. Check out their rustic hardwood floors!

Peterboro Basket For Toilet Paper & Kleenex

This my favorite toilet paper holder for the bathroom. I think it would look especially great in a log home bathroom. Baskets and logs kinda go hand-in-hand, right? Peterboro baskets are the BEST!