Houston Decorator | March 11, 2011
So how do you decide what kind of shed project is right from your garden space and will fit your requirements best. Well one of the first things to do is to accurately assess exactly how much space you have to construct the shed plans, if the space is tight and you are limited. You [...]
Houston Decorator | March 8, 2011
Stone masonry can be found on many of Seattle’s better homes. They can range from a simple stone facing to a beautiful stone masonry fireplaces. One of the best places to view beautiful old stone masonry in Seattle is on Perkins Lane West. This is lazy winding street that runs through the Magnolia neighborhood up [...]
Houston Decorator | January 10, 2011
I have worked with many products over the years and each has their pro and con but I have never seen the kind of nightmarish damage that unproperly applied Stucco can do. Take one project for example, there was a home owner who had a home with exterior stucco that didn’t have proper channels installed [...]
Houston Decorator | January 5, 2011
Brick walkways and patios evoke the feeling of a bygone era, a golden time of progress and certainty and can imbue your yard and garden with a similar feeling of steadfast permanence. Using brick in landscaping is always a good option, but particularly appropriate when paired with a brick home. It can turn a drab, [...]
Houston Decorator | December 31, 2010
I have worked with many products over the years and each has their pro and con but I have never seen the kind of nightmarish damage that unproperly applied Stucco can do. Take one project for example, there was a home owner who had a home with exterior stucco that didn’t have proper channels installed [...]
Houston Decorator | December 30, 2010
Finding a Basement Waterproofing or Foundation Repair company in Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and surrounding Kansas areas can be a very stressful task. Any inspection of your home is a timely project then after the inspection you are not sure who’s proposed plan to fix your problem will be the most effective. The best thing [...]
Houston Decorator | December 14, 2010
How does one know if repointing or tuck pointing a masonry structure is needed and what do you look for? The signs of loose or deteriorated bricks or stone or mortar joints cracking or deteriorating, damp walls, or even damaged plasterwork on the inside of masonry walls. One may assume that any and all of [...]
Houston Decorator | December 14, 2010
What does it take for a house to be transformed into an elegant home? Is it the gate? The garden? Sometimes it’s the little things and details that count. It’s what the windows, doors, walls, and floors are made of. Three types of stones stand out as the favorite of every builder: they are marble, [...]
Houston Decorator | December 12, 2010
Travertine mosaic tiles can be utilized in so many ways to make your home look as beautiful as possible. This kind of tile has been in existence for several centuries and it has been a popular choice for a lot of homes and buildings during that time. The people who first appreciated this material were [...]
Houston Decorator | December 9, 2010
Travertine is one of the most famous stone products for use both in the home and in the garden or yard. This classic Roman stone has been utilized for construction and tiling for thousands of years. Indeed, the Coliseum in Rome is in fact composed almost entirely of travertine not marble as many people think. [...]