Some of my favorite projects to work on with customers involve planning out LED lighting solutions for their home. From experienced electricians to DIY’ers, LED lighting is a great addition to any home. Not only do these lights add value and improved livability, but they require very minimal expertise or effort. These lighting systems can […]
A charming South Hill home built in 1936 needed an update—but how do you mix a modern, on-trend style with the traditional details of an older home? Designer Shaleesa Mize of Little Pacific Design Studio shows us her approach in blending timeless and trendy in her Post Street Residence renovation! When pulling together the design […]
Floating shelves are magical. I must admit, the first time I saw a floating shelf, I was mesmerized. How in the world was that shelf floating on the wall without any support brackets? Turns out, the idea behind a floating wall shelf is deceptively simple. A U-shaped metal or metal/wood bracket attaches to the wall. […]
Barn doors have applications both as interior and exterior doors. They can be stunning and stylish centerpieces in your home as well as a space saving alternative to traditional swinging, hinged doors. A barn door is typically side mounted to a wall with a sliding door track set, allowing you to slide the door open […]
There are several different functions of switchplates available and can be in a variety of configurations. Such options are: Toggle switches, Duplex outlets, Paddle/GFCI, and Cable hole covers. There are single, double, triple, and quadruple versions, as well as combinations. The Switchplates Toggle is the most common switch and is used for many on/off switches, […]
Design is in the details. It’s the little things that you may not notice at first glance that make all the difference in how the space comes together and how it will make you feel. This was the case with the Mill Road Residence, a 3,700 square foot home that in the beginning, lacked personality […]
Have you ever wanted to make your own table but didn’t know where to get the table legs or bases? Look no further, we’ve got you covered at hardwarehut.com. Find or make yourself a table top and we can provide the table base. We have eight to choose from that are made in the USA […]
Most bookcases have adjustable shelves in them so that when you retire your old coffee table book about baby animals for the new one on gardens, you’ll be able to raise the shelf higher to accommodate the newcomer. If you’re inclined to make your own bookcase, you too will need a way to adjust those […]
One product that I frequently get questions about is the Pivot Pocket Door Slides by Knape & Vogt. These slides allow you to open cabinet doors, such as on an armoire or TV cabinet, and then slide them back along the cabinet wall. This pushes the door to recess and gives you full access to […]
Have you ever thought about replacing your cabinet or vanity hinges, but you can’t find the style you want anywhere? Nobody has the hinge that fits your crazy mortised slot in your cabinet doors. Or the hinge just barely doesn’t work with the frames of your cabinets. And you feel like you’ve looked everywhere at […]