Home Habitat

No matter what kind of purchase I am making, I like to have confirmation via computer that what I am getting is the best on the market. Thus, I rely pretty heavily upon the detailed reviews and product information that is abundant on the internet. It truly makes me feel more comfortable, with the decisions [...]

If you have a child that loves to help out in the garden, then he or she might love a garden themed room. It can be a great way to promote the enthusiasm of a budding garden lover. Plus, in this day and age it is cool to be green, so why not show off [...]

I have been working with a family friend, Martha, who is looking at new build homes. For over a year she was looking at all types of accommodations, but being familiar with this topic, I pointed out that for her a new house would be best suited for her situation. You see her mother, Madelyn, [...]

After buying a tiny second home to escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind it was time to decorate our new pad. Pretty soon it became apparent that more storage was necessary, but floor space was at a premium. It was while looking at some options on the Time4Sleep (Leather bed seller) website [...]

With the focus on modern style inside the home these days it might seem like a good idea to use the same approach in the garden. That simplification of materials, and repetition of like features might be where it is at indoors, but it does not carry over into the garden as effectively. Instead what [...]

A linen closet, or cabinet can easily become overwhelmed by the numerous items it houses. These storage units often become the home for articles that do not fit, or belong elsewhere. But, if you organise it well, then you can reclaim lost space. So, here is one of our favourite things to use in the [...]

Designer’s who decorate children’s rooms learn early that what a parent thinks their kid wants is not necessarily accurate. In fact it is super common to ask a mom or dad what their son or daughter’s favourite colour is, and for them to get the answer flat out wrong. The reason for this need not [...]

At our country home it is a constant battle over what to do with our dirty shoes. One person in my family wants to leave them outside, day and night, sun or rain. Another likes to drop them right after entering the front door, and I have a totally different idea and it is one [...]

One of the biggest mistakes made when doing laundry is not folding the clothes prior to putting them into rooms. Sure, we all like the idea of delegating those articles of clothing to those they belong to, but beware of this slipup. You can still pawn those clothes off on those you love, but make [...]

Most people thing of storage as something that needs to be concealed from view. However, there are wonderfully decorative and eye catching containers for storage that can be left out in full view. But with all those choices, you might need to reign yourself in from overdoing it with the patterns and prints. The best [...]