The Basement Before I feel like our basement has such a story to tell. Houses typically come with a blank slate of concrete floors, framed and insulated exterior walls, and endless possibilities. Our basement came partially finished – I will let the pictures give you more detail on what I mean. There was carpet and tile…
renovations
What To Look For In Glass Shower Doors
Glass shower doors are probably not something you spend a lot of time looking at or thinking about. However, when it comes to looking at options for your own home renovation or building a new home there are a few things you might want to consider. Some glass shower doors have options that require changes…
Good Buys For A Smart Home
Smart Home Technology It seems like every aspect of homes today can be upgraded to include some sort of app that you can control on your phone or sync with your wifi. While some totally make us all geek out on the information and control we can gain, some are an added technology that costs…
inexpensive bathroom renovation
Project: Updating Bathrooms For Resale This is one sad little bathroom. The bones are good, but its just not inspiring. The home owners are looking to list their home and wanted some simple updates they could do without making a huge investment. Their realtor suggested adding granite to the bathroom cabinets but leaving the kitchen as…
The King Edward Hotel – Toronto
SheBlogs and Omni King Edward Hotel When I was in Toronto recently for a blog conference, I had the opportunity to stay at the Omni King Edward Hotel in downtown Toronto. Built in 1903 much of the buildings architectural details and furniture is reminiscent of its original state. This is what my hotel room looked…
Apartment Remodel – Update
One of the first projects I ever posted was the ugly rainbow colored smelly apartment that I helped my parents remodel. Of all the apartments we have worked on over the years, this one is by far my favorite. The results were very dramatic, while still keeping a neutral environment for any future tenant to…