Whether to use EMT conduit over GRC or other metallic tubing options is the question.  This short guide can help you understand what it is, and where you should be using it. This is a unique type of metal tubing that is often found in hardware stores along with other types of conduits. Protecting electrical wiring is a must! With different types and styles of conduits available, it’s important to understand the unique differences and uses of each.  Whether you hire a licensed electrician, or you are eager to take on your first DIY project; it’s important to understand [...]

Featured Image: Key Residential Farmhouse style is a charming decor scheme that is as comfortable as it's chic. Whether you've implemented the farmhouse trend for the whole house or you are searching for a dash of one here and there, it is suitable for virtually any decor. Farmhouse style is incredibly versatile, and it is an excellent option to pull together an eclectic collection or incorporate some unexpected warmth to modern or minimalist schemes. If you love farmhouse decor but aren't sure where to begin, look at your lights! Check out these 21 farmhouse sconce light fixtures.  [...]

Featured Image: Creative Spaces Interior Design, Inc. Industrial interior design is all about including a raw, unfinished appearance to most thoughtfully designed homes and selecting pieces that are as much about function as style. Utilized in commercial spaces, modern homes, and loft apartments across the world, industrial design showcases basic tones, useful items, and wood and metal surfaces. Today, we will highlight a few key characteristics of industrial interior design so that you can bring this look to your home. Check out these 23 industrial interior design ideas and images for added inspiration. HIGHLAND [...]

Featured Image: D+FORM Nothing says effortless, cool, and comfortable maintenance than an industrial-style living room. Inject prim and proper detailing, comfy couches, and lovely light fixtures into a room lined in concrete—light a fire at your living room's center, housed in copper and glass. Design your industrial style interior with the following industrial rustic living room ideas. NEUTRAL RUSTIC In this design by The Suite Shoppe Interiors, a cozy industrial rustic living room features exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling beams. The comfortable leather sofa and metal coffee table add texture and warmth, [...]

Featured Image: tuthill architecture One of the best interior design ideas is using black trim as a contrast. This one thing can alter your home decor look entirely. Using black as a good contrast in otherwise neutral areas is a great tool to produce clean lines and a sharp, timeless look, regardless of your decor or home style. Best of all, it is not a total makeover. It's much like adding frosting to a cake. If you're up for a timely update, check out these black interior trim ideas. GLAMOROUS In this contemporary [...]

Featured Image: ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc. Shiplap is a kind of wood board used for exterior and interior siding and ceilings. Historically, shiplap was utilized outside of ships, sheds, and barns to keep the elements out of the structure. The way that shiplap fits together makes it ideal for this objective since it creates a waterproof seal on the structure. The historical use of shiplap wasn't restricted to those kinds of constructions, however. It had also been used in homes to keep the structure safe and sound from the elements. If you want to know more, read on and [...]

Featured Image: Hartman Homes Is your Pinterest board loaded with images of black and white exteriors? Think about these factors when planning your custom home. Windows with black frames add drama and high contrast. On the exterior, they are frequently paired with white brick, shingles, or siding. If you want to dive in, we have a lot of samples to inspire you! Check out these white house black window exterior ideas. LOW MAINTENANCE This mansion, with its white façade and black and white decor, is the epitome of perfection. The outside of this [...]

Featured Image: Design MACS Most people are looking for fabulous home office setup ideas at the moment; it makes good sense since most of us are working at home due to the ongoing pandemic. So how can you get your home office design correctly? The trick is to create harmony between the decor—color schemes, soft furnishings, and wall art—and practical additions such as storage and office furniture. To get more tips and inspiration, check out these modern home office design ideas. SOUTHWESTERN This minimalist home office by CREEKVIEW CUSTOM HOMES LLC features a [...]

Featured Image: C&R Remodeling As the pandemic makes working from home the new normal, and as individuals realize that this situation might go on for years, finding enough space and quiet to focus and get your work done has been a priority. If setting up your workplace at the kitchen dining table is not cutting it, and if you have sufficient backyard space, you should think about having a backyard office shed. These 31 backyard office shed ideas will surely inspire you to create something for yourself. TUCKED BEHIND Want a contemporary backyard [...]