Removing Interior Walls: A Structural Wall Detection Primer
How to tell if a wall is load-bearing (structural) or not, with a diagram of using joists to determine structural walls.
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Detail Your Bathroom the Jennifer Priest Way
Great post! It's good to be reminded of the basics every once in a while. You can put a plastic…
A step by step look at how to use eco-friendly bathroom cleaners to get your bathroom really clean.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: “Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way” by Jake Hobson
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to shape your trees and shrubs so they look like a classical Japanese garden, this book is for you. Jake Hobson’s “Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese way” is a great read and provides step by step instructions on techniques.
Read MoreColour and Other Strategies for Small Spaces
We’ve all heard how light colours will make you feel like you’ve got more space. But this isn’t always true. Here area some different strategies for using colour to enhance the look of a small space.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The Home Lighting Effects Bible by Lucy Martin
Lucy Martin’s book “The Home Lighting Effects Bible” is the single most helpful design guide I have ever read, bar none. Trends may come and go, but learning to use lighting will make the most of any decor style.
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Renovation Project Planning Part 1: Overview » Housecraft: DIY House, Garden and Interior Design
[...] Wall framing (load bearing, non-load bearing) – what walls need to stay, which ones can be removed to change…