By Holly Peterson
"Pay attention to your water bill, so you know what's normal. Even if you can't hear it, you might have a running toilet or a leaky faucet somewhere. If your bill is running high, call your plumber."
DAVID PASQUESI, Partner, Pasquesi Plumbing, Highland Park, IL
"A well-done tight-back sofa is far more comfortable than one with loose-back cushions."
MATTHEW O'REILLY, Owner, Matthew O'Reilly Furniture, Albany, CA
"A keypad with an 'all off' button at the front door not only saves energy,
it looks much better than four or five switches, right?"
TONY DORN, Owner, Chestnut Electric, Greenwich, CT
"Steam is the absolute best disinfectant, and it works faster than most household cleaners. We use the Ladybug Steam Cleaner on everything from mattresses to floors to counters. It even gets rid of mold, bedbugs, and fleas in seconds flat."
DIANA HENLEY, Owner, Natural Care Cleaning Service, Houston, TX
"There's a lot of misinformation about marble being too porous and impractical. I still think it's the best kitchen counter material. Put a marble poultice on a water mark for 24 hours and it will be completely restored."
ROBERT BAKES, Owner, Bakes & Company, Sag Harbor, NY
By Holly Peterson
"There's no substitute for references. Get them - period.
And get as many as you can, three at an absolute minimum."
ERIC JAGGER, Project Manager, Harbor Builders, Port Clyde, ME
"Taking up old carpet disturbs a lot of bad stuff - dust and germs fly everywhere. Find someone who'll use a HEPA vacuum before and after, and who'll wrap your old carpet in plastic before taking it out. Check out
healthierlivinginstallation.com."
RENEE LECROY, Flooring Expert, Don's Carpet One Floor & Home, Birmingham, AL
"The chemicals in glass cleaners are too harsh for your electronic screens, and paper towels
will scratch them. Use warm water and a microfiber cloth. But not too much
water - it can seep into the screen's edges."
DEREK MEISTER, Geek Squad, Best Buy, Cleveland, OH
"People buy too many varieties of plants. Edit! Ten different kinds planted in one bed will look
like a riot. Choose three favorites and mass each in a separate bed to keep the peace."
STEPHEN BLOCK, Owner, Inner Gardens, Los Angeles, CA
"Too many painters give an estimate that's basically to paint. Once they're in your house they say, 'Oh, you want me to fix that crack? That'll be extra.' Be clear from the beginning."
JEFF HESTER, Vice President, Hester Painting & Decorating, Skokie, IL
Stay tuned for the final 5 household tips... next week!
By Holly Peterson
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"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts.
A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child."
- Sophia Loren
Happy Mother's Day!
xoxo
By Holly Peterson
Home office, guest house, play room, yoga studio... whether you need
100 or 1,000 square feet,
Modern Cabana offers prefabricated and
sustainable space solutions to fit your lifestyle.
A great alternative to a pricey remodel or addition, all
you need is a little extra space in the back yard and a few days
of hard work. Yes, I said a few days! Two able-bodied
adults with some construction experience can
erect a Cabana in a few days.
These are great solutions for life's unexpected changes. When
all of a sudden you have outgrown your home, but cant
justify moving for just one additional room.
By Holly Peterson
Interlocking Rock Sculptural Tiles
You have likely seen their products in large-scale, commercial applications like
like hotel lobbies or night clubs around the world. Now,
ModularArts has new
small-scale tiles that are designed for tighter areas and more intimate spaces.
Residential feature walls and back-splashes are both inviting applications
for this elegant, durable, and fire-safe product. The 16" tiles come in pure,
natural white and are shipped in handy boxes of six for convenience.
The material is high grade industrial gypsum and can be painted
color, but paint is not required.
Dune: shown on kitchen back-splash above
Brook: shown on residential feature wall above
By Holly Peterson
Stylish, ultra quite,HEPA air purifier features six stages of filtration including
deodorization and a customized filter to alleviate specific sensitivities.
Five-year warranty and lifetime tech support included in the $500 price tag.
Available in black or white, with the option of interchangeable faceplate skins
featuring images by celebrated artists. Mount a
Rabbit Air purifier on your
By Holly Peterson
by Ian Volner
By Holly Peterson
Hello from High Point Market in North Carolina!
I had to share this creative way to keep your furry friend in sight at all times.
Beautiful one of a kind chairs... inspired by your best friend.
P.P. le Poop
Kingston is sure to get his own furniture piece!
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P.P. le Poop{custom pillows also available}
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Design Diva Interiors to find a furniture piece perfect for your best friend!
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