The furniture was inspired by Tudor’s design going back to Queen Elizabeth for in the bedrooms. Coffee tables grew in popularity from Victorian times and came out from the bedrooms. The tables that were part of the furniture were basically…
Drab hallways, areas by staircases, or an unused corner are one of the highest traffic areas in the home. But is your hallway duller and darker than light and airy? It’s easier than you think to transform your hallway or any…
Are you updating or adding a bathroom? Let us start with the tub. A freestanding tub is a bathroom renovation that takes you back to the past if you are used to walk-in showers. Because it is not positioned in a…
The term antique is used rather loosely these days and often ends up reflecting the age of the person using it more than being a hard and fast definition. To a teenager, for example, a kitchen tool or gadget from…
No matter what type of real estate is being used (land, commercial, or residential), inspections, appraisals, and automated valuation models, while related, all have different functions but can be easily confused. Let’s take a closer look. Inspections: A property inspection…
Unfortunately, too many times we forget the details of our house. Small nooks and crannies don’t get paid any attention to and parts of the home go bare. Windowsills are one of those places. Which is a shame since there…
When it announced “Classic Blue” as the paint color of the year for 2020, the Pantone Color Institute, a leading authority on color trends, said: “Instilling calm, confidence and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable…
There are five characteristics of your credit history that make up your three-digit score: your payment history, account balances, the length of your credit history, the types of credit used and how often you’ve applied for new credit. Credit scores will…
As book lovers, we don’t lust after cheap bookshelves. When thinking about our private libraries and how to best display our treasured books, we all dream of something like the library from Beauty and the Beast, right? Or, barring that, some impossibly swirly…
How do you choose the right wood stove? Does your home has an existing fireplace or not? Obviously, if it does you should go with an insert and use the existing fireplace. If there isn’t one, go with a freestanding…
Corn and milo residue can serve many purposes on cow/calf operations in South Dakota. The combination of dropped ears, grain, husks, and leaves provide an adequate ration for spring calving cows and can be managed to maintain body condition or…
Barn conversions are hot, thanks in large part to shows like “Fixer Upper”. It’s strange to think there was a time when the phrase “born in a barn” was an insult. These days, it’s a status symbol. There’s even a TV series…
Nobody wants to stare at a blank wall all day long, which is why wall design is such a crucial step in the decorating process. And once you start brainstorming, the rest is easy. If you have a lot of…
Hackers have been hacking large companies, however, now they are coming after small businesses especially rural ones because of lack of protection. So what can a small business owner do? Change your passwords, starting from your oldest ones. You’re probably…
Securing your home against winter is always a important for homeowners, no matter where you live. Regardless of what direction the cost of heating oil, propane, and other fuels is heading, it makes good sense to ensure that you and…