This article describes how to redecorate a room using inspiration from your favorite vacation destination.

While some causes of fire are general and can occur anywhere, other causes are more specific for certain rooms. Get familiar with common fire damage causes to better prevent them.

Once a building has been exposed to a large volume of water, it becomes extremely hazardous. Learn the potential health hazards and structural risks to safely recover from water damage.

The inexpensive quartz watches and clocks you see everywhere today keep time far more accurately than the stately grandfather clocks of yesteryear. But the latter have a charm and presence that few modern time-keeping devices can match. Learn more about their history.

This article features information on bean bag chairs as well as tips on selecting styles and colors to suit different rooms and personal preference.

The article features information on the history of clawfoot bath tubs details on different styles available and information on the materials they can be manufactured from.

Are you thinking about taking on a good do-it-yourself home improvement project? With some simple tools and a few tips from a professional installer, you can take on the job of installing your own vinyl replacement windows.

Explores the growing appreciation of historical tapestry wall hangings as both art and as a home decor option

Every Log Home magazine has a section dedicated to floor plans where the aspiring owners start their search for the perfect dream home. I did it too and dutifully ordered piles of plan books while starting my comparison shopping based on the beauty of the photos. Little did I realize until later that what was really drawing my attention was the third dimension: the roof lines the porches and the soaring great rooms.

Nearly every log home is a custom design whether you are altering a stock plan or starting from scratch. By their very nature custom floor plans open up a large number of untested challenges - especially if you are trying to design the house yourself. Here are a few pointers I can suggest to make your design more efficient.