Log benches provide a great rustic accent, wherever they are used. Hearkening back to a time when people built log cabins not for the nostalgic style, but because that was the only way they could build with the primitive tools they had available, a log bench looks good with any sort of casual décor or … Read more
While not all homes have an attic, most do. Also referred to as a “loft” or “garret,” the attic is a natural byproduct of putting pitched roofs on homes. Buildings with flat roofs do not have any attic space, but houses are rarely built in the United States with flat roofs. Those flat roofs can … Read more
Sofa tables have grown in popularity, as home designs have shifted to more of an open floor concept. With such a home design, chances are increased that sofas will be set in the middle of a space, acting as a divider between different living areas, rather than being placed up against a wall. With the … Read more
Board and batten style has made a resurgence lately. While many people think of it as a “modern style,” it goes back over 200 years. Farmers, many of whom were European immigrants, used board and batten style to build their barns because it was an easy way for people who were not professional carpenters to … Read more
Ceramic tile provides a lower-cost, extremely durable alternative to hardwood flooring and is much easier to keep clean than carpeting. While not all that hard to install, tile and stone do pose some specific challenges that don’t exist with other types of flooring. To counter these challenges, it is typical to install a vapor barrier/uncoupling … Read more