He was a foul old man when I met him and I think he had been that way for a long time. But he was also kind to me in ways that helped me formalize a period in my life that led me to own and build Celebrity Books. Harold Robbins was my first big celebrity to have a book […]
Woodworking plans and projects: where should you look to find them?
All woodworking plans and projects are not necessarily created equal and there are many, many options and thousands upon thousands of plans to sift through and sort through. So how do you find the right woodworking plans and projects for you? What are the first things I should do? The first thing to do, of course, is to decide exactly […]
Advantages of a floor fan
You can buy a wall mounted oscillating fan, but you will find that because they are wall mounted they tend not to have the 120 degree side to side oscillation you may be looking for, although some fans have been specifically designed to give you as much oscillation. These types of models tend to be quite expensive, so the wall-mounted […]
Home Improvement – The Cheap Way!
Thinking of selling your house and consequently making it look better so that the value goes up a little more? Or maybe you just want to give your home a little “face lift” and improve its appearance. Most people associate a lot of money with home improvement when, in fact, there are many things you can do on your own […]
10 kitchen decorating tips
Even the smallest changes to your kitchen will have a big effect on its appearance. Are you looking for simple and great ideas that are not only cheap, but also that you can do in a short time? Here are several quick and simple ideas that will help you turn your drab and ugly kitchen into a beautiful and unique […]
Organize your junk drawer in 10 easy steps
drawers – of all I have one. (Or maybe 2 or 3!) It really starts out as an innocent act of “I’m going to put this here now and deal with it later.” Until, *poof*, that little thing multiplies and becomes a cesspool of trinkets, gadgets, tools and whatnot. Who knows what’s really inside! A junk drawer is one of […]
Why use granite floors for a kitchen?
Well, granite is one of the hardest, most resistant and durable natural stones, with added qualities of aesthetics, less maintenance and, most importantly, easy to clean, which is why granite is used more specifically in kitchens. These are some of the qualities that granite can bring to floors that are second to none. The kitchen and granite flooring combination is […]
14 great home improvement tips that can add to the look of your house!
Lots of people want to do home improvements but have no idea how to get started. As long as you have the right information when you’re trying to improve your home, it won’t be that hard. Use the tips found in this article when trying to improve your home. – Always have a professional inspect your potential new home. By […]
The 5 best ideas to save money at home
1. Make your own cleaning products Vinegar It is well known that white vinegar is one of our best friends when it comes to cleaning. It’s powerful enough to break up dirt from smooth surfaces, yet cleans hardwood floors without damaging them. White vinegar can also be used to neutralize unpleasant odors. When doing a kitchen cleaning task, mix water […]
Kitchen Lighting Essentials
The average American kitchen is fast becoming the center of modern family activities. Gone are the days when the kitchen was used solely for the purpose of cooking family meals. Instead, today’s kitchens are what we can accurately describe as multifunctional rooms. The modern kitchen can now be used to prepare sumptuous meals, as a place for the family to […]