Aarrgh! You know the feeling. Always in rooms with plumbing. You’re in the kitchen failing to find what you need to pack a school lunch. Or you’re in the bathroom struggling to find little things like hairpins or big things like your blow dryer. Aargh! Why can’t you find what you need when you need it?

A focal point is the first thing you notice when you walk into a room. Our eyes and brains naturally take it in first as we make sense of a space. It’s simply the way we’re wired. If I show you a piece of paper, no matter the size, with one square on it, that’s where you’ll look. The same paper with a lot of squares, you’ll notice the biggest. Mix in color and you’ll focus on the brightest. Plain squares? You’ll notice the fancy one (Ooh! A fancy square!) The same principles apply to your home, and you can use this knowledge to your advantage to make a lasting first impression.

Goodwill store. Table. $4.99. As in less than five bucks. Four. Ninety. Nine! Yes, I’m more than a little excited about my latest thrift store find turned into adorable little accent table. Did I mention the table was only $4.99? That merits consideration for the bargain Hall of Fame! So, bargains do exist, and with a little elbow grease a bargain can become a treasure. Reading this blog won’t guarantee you’ll find a $4.99 bargain in your market, but it can help you turn whatever bargain you find into a keeper that will earn a rightful place in your home.

Is that blank wall in your home mocking you? Don’t feel bad. I know what you’re going through. Every time you glance in its direction the blankness makes you feel inadequate. You would you love to wipe that orange peel smirk off its face by adding a beautiful art piece to that vertical void, but you have two problems. Lack of money and lack of time. This blog provides the solution to your wall woes. Read on to learn all about the super easy wall art project so you can—and this will feel soooo good--show your home who’s the boss.

Love a piece of furniture that fell victim to a nasty scratch? Passed up a great flea market find because you thought its scratches rendered it unsavable? While some scratches may indeed be hopeless, the seven “tricks of the trade” below can help you save or secure more of your favorite wood items. Some tips are fairly well known and conventional. Others may just seem weird, but you may have them handy and want to give them a try. I assure you that all of them have validity and are not, I repeat, are NOT simply me taking twisted delight in trying to get you to do bizarre things to your coffee table. That’s my story and I’m sticking with it. Read on…if you dare.

Is fear preventing you from enhancing your home with photos and artwork up you love? Fear of hanging, that is? I know some people who never hang things on their walls because they’re worried about messing up and winding up with a wall full of holes representing homeowner failure. Don’t let those holes mock or ridicule you! They can’t if you put a little effort into your hanging skills. Of course, better skills come from better knowledge so read the tips below guaranteed to make your next hanging project much easier.

Does this sound familiar? You know you saw the perfect fabric for your primary bedroom makeover—in fact, you planned to base your entire color scheme on this fabric, but you can’t quite remember where you saw it or exactly what it looked like because you saw it three months ago when you were out running other errands and now that you’re ready for it: Poof! It’s gone. Well, I’ve got a solution for you. It’s an inspiration board and besides being fun, it can be a lifesaver when it comes to tackling bigger design and redesign projects.

As the weather warms up, we yearn to cast off the shackles of winter hibernation and once again feel the joys of outdoor liberation. That begs the question: Is your outdoor space ready to live up to your warm-weather dreams? If not, now is the time to wake up your outdoor space and make it a place you will love to live. Read on to discover five ideas to get you on track for outdoor greatness!

Ah, the often-overlooked first space in your home. Are you guilty of taking your entryway or foyer for granted? We all know how important first impressions can be with human relationships. The same is true with home relationships, and in this blog, you’ll learn six ways you can enhance your entryway so it will make a lasting impression.

Hello everyone! Today’s post is designed to help you choose the right finish for whatever painting project you may be taking on next. Whether you are thinking about painting a wall, table, cabinet or almost any other surface in your home, you could save yourself time, energy, grief, and money by understanding paint finishes and the differences between them. This knowledge will help ensure that your finish not only looks the way you want but also cleans easily and holds up well.

How important is curb appeal to your home? Very. First impressions matter with people, and they do with your home, too. Think of it in terms of you meeting someone new. You dress your best…hair just right…got your game face on…you got this. The same holds true for your home, and the face of your home is its curb appeal.

My promise to you: read this blog and by the end you’ll be a little closer to operating as a professional decorator or designer. I’ll be covering the seven basic design elements pros consider each time they create an interior design or redesign plan. Knowledge is power, so read on and you’ll be in better position to wield your newfound power on your next home project.