Being passionately HomeFixated, you would think our house is something like the house Chevy Chase lights up in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, complete with “250 strands of light.” Instead, if it wasn’t for the tree …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Remember that show Kids Say The Darndest Things that was hosted by Art Linkletter (and later, Bill Cosby)? When my sister was little, she could have easily been featured on it. When my mom would …
Written by: Jen
With (American) Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s safe to say that the holidays are on the verge of kicking off. That means an increase in family dinners, potlucks, and parties. Around my neck of the …
Written by: Jen
CustomMade provides custom artisans such as woodworkers, metalworkers, glass makers and home remodelers, with the necessary tools to find a global audience for their services. Following the Internet’s fine tradition of porn, match-making, and of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Ages ago we mentioned that if you’re the proud parent of a young girl, a mini chandelier for her bedroom would be a near-guaranteed way to put a smile on her face. If you need …
Written by: Jen
Toy Chests are a godsend for eliminating reducing clutter in a home with one or more children. They’re also typically really boring for both the parents and the kids. When was the last time you …
Written by: Marc Lyman
One relatively minor thing that can make a nice room look disheveled is exposed cables and cords (well, that, and a hungover friend sleeping over on the couch. Ruins the picture every time.). Unfortunately, cable, …
Written by: Jen
Every month we try to provide you with at least one interesting bathroom idea because, well, we all spend a fair amount of time in there, don’t we? It might as well be an interesting …
Written by: Jen
Decor, DIY Discussion, Painting
Part of the reason I went into carpentry (besides the girls, fame, fortune, and sweet tools) was that in my line of work I didn’t have to do crap like painting. That has all gone …
Written by: Ty
Has it ever bugged you to look at your bookshelf and see such an uneven collection of novels? I once attempted to organize my bookshelf by height but I became so irritated by my inability …
Written by: Jen