Author: Fattle
Championing the Solar House
February 13, 2019
Based on author and teacher Anthony Denzer, a solar house — one which deliberately utilizes the energy of sunlight for heating spaces — is often considered as a product of the 1970s: “An eccentrically shaped structure using oversized sloped glass walls and also diagonal bamboo siding … an earth berm … a Volkswagen van neighboring” […]
Portrait of a Terribly Good Neighbor
February 10, 2019
Years ago my friend Billy called me, distressed. It was summertime, and he had been feeling overwhelmed trying to take care of his lawn and gardens. Billy had been a homeowner for only a year and had been looking forward to planting heirloom tomatoes, herbs and cherry trees in the large plot the prior owner […]
The Way to Decide on a Kitchen Backsplash That Wows
February 7, 2019
A kitchen’s backsplash functions similar to jewelry. Simple or snazzy, it may bring a whole look together; the ideal backsplash helps your kitchen reach its potential. Our comprehensive guides, rounded here, will be able to help you discover the backsplash material and colour that fit along with your kitchen’s look, your cleaning style and budget. […]
Bathed in Color
February 4, 2019
There is a reason so many baths in high-end restaurants have reddish walls — it is a flattering colour for all skin tones. The proprietor might be expecting that looking good in the bathroom mirror means you are going to feel good about frequenting the institution. But red can be a tricky colour to pull […]
Watch Pritzker Prize
January 31, 2019
The Hyatt Foundation has Given the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize to Toyo Ito, 71, of Japan. Ito has created some of the most outstanding buildings of the past few decades, and because the tsunami in 2011 he has been overtly concerned with diplomatic efforts within his own country. He’s the sixth architect from Japan to […]
Makeover Magic: Stage Style for an All-New 1920s Toilet
January 29, 2019
The first materials in user jons112’s guest toilet certainly were not his style, but the timber subfloor underneath the obsolete tile posed a much greater problem: decades of water damage from damaged cast iron plumbing. He hired a builder to completely gut the small bathroom and give him a blank slate. Having a $9,000 budget, […]
Meet 4 Standard Kinds of Home Photographers
January 25, 2019
The neighborhood has a wide selection of services and service suppliers, many united in the demand for quality photography showcasing their constructed projects. There are many ways to photograph many photographers and a home to work with. In commissioning a photographer and many factors come into play. Being aware of what type of photographer you […]
Meet Your Get-Fit Goals Having a Dual-Use Gym
January 21, 2019
Now that it’s several weeks to the new year, it is time to reevaluate that get-healthy New Year’s resolution. How’s it really? If you are like the rest of us, it may already be a forgotten promise, but that’s OK. You still have loads of time to jump back on that bandwagon. If you are […]
20 Whimsical Ornaments for Everybody on Your List
January 17, 2019
Whether you are looking to spice up the Christmas tree with your style or you want to give ornaments as gifts to family and friends, we are here to help. I’ve been scouring the world wide web to find ornaments for all types of individuals, from design aesthetes to sports fanatics. Here are 20 that […]
Kitchen of the Week: Preserving Traditional Flavor in Moscow
January 15, 2019
The owners of this miniature 1920s kitchen in one of Moscow’s oldest districts needed to preserve its traditional appearance, but they needed the 55-square-foot space to be practical, too. Designer Irina Tatarnikova preserved the kitchen footprint throughout the remodel and employed little appliances, a white palette and custom cabinetry and furniture to take advantage of […]