Erin and her husband wanted to overhaul their craft room into something special – a place where both of them could work from their laptops, focus on craft projects, and even play with their child. And from all appearances, they were quite successful in hitting all those requirements with their craft room makeover. They also used an unexpected material...

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Shopping at architectural salvage stores will not only save you money on a renovation, it also helps keep perfectly good household items out of landfills. If you're not interested in rebuilding with secondhand goods, you can also donate yours.  More

Basements can be a mixed bag. Functional space is always good, but rooms below grade can present challenges with light, climate control and moisture. The right flooring can mitigate some concerns and take a basement from musty oversized storage area to usable family space. A few things to consider: More

They've long been a staple of Parisian apartments and it's easy to see why — white oak floors are pretty, easy to maintain, and well suited to just about any design style. More

On Tuesday, we discussed greener ways of burying loved ones, including an urn that uses ashes to fertilize a newly planted tree, and today I found a method for getting beautiful new life out of a building that is no longer with us. More

We're seeing the reclaimed look all over the place these days - not only in furniture design but also interiors. Using recycled materials is an easy way to go green when renovating and the they can also lend warmth and character to a space. Reclaimed Designworks offers an impressive selection of reclaimed materials, which can be shipping all across the country. More

We've swooned over concrete floors in the past, but color adds an entirely new dimension. While the standard gray can feel sterile or industrial, these solid blues and greens read alternately as serene, fun or sophisticated. This simple variation makes concrete appropriate in multiple styles of homes — not just the modern ones. More

Do you have some gorgeous wood floors that have seen a bit of abuse? Have they been hiding under carpet for years? Getting them professionally refinished is the easiest way to give them a facelift, but you will pay a pretty penny to do so. If you are handy and willing to take on a bit of a project, you can actually go about doing this yourself for just a couple hundred dollars. More

Right now, the entrance to my apartment is a small landing with a few coat hooks and small table. I'm happy with it, but if I ever have a larger space, I'd love to tile it. There's just something glamorous about walking into a tiled, patterned entryway (and it's easy to clean). More

This type of post is a bit of a snoozer, UNTIL you have to purchase engineered hardwood floors. Only then will you be happy our crackpot team of researchers (okay, just me) did the work for you. Like most things, you have to decide what works best for you in terms of the look and function of your new flooring.
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