I Want Checkerboard Floors to Rule Again

Why oh why do people no longer choose checkerboard flooring, I just do not know. I had the black and white pattern in the kitchen of my childhood home and just adored it. What a statement, what a pop of style, what a memory. When friends came over they also thought it was the coolest [...]

A Practical Approach to Building an Outdoor Deck

An outdoor deck can add valuable dimensions on to your living space. There are a great many different types of wood that can be used to build your deck, but there is also the option of synthetic alternatives. This can be a very practical approach to decking, but you should note from the start that [...]

The Best Way to Alter the Image of a Room

Whether you choose painting, staining, tile or linoleum to create it, a checkerboard floor can be an outstanding addition to you home design. As a child, I can recall when my mother decided to fulfil her lifelong dream of having a checkerboard floor as the kitchen floor. Considering she was always so conservative about the [...]