Kent Kreitler

In the current economic climate most of us are looking for ways in which to reduce our outgoings this holiday season whilst still maintaining the level of enjoyment we normally experience. If you are planning on sharing Christmas with family and friends then you will be wanting to show off your home to its best advantage. In richer times you might even considering redecorating or buying new furniture but there are still a number of steps you can take to give you home a bit of a makeover without spending a fortune. A good example is the use of a circular area rug in your main living area. Just the fact of its less common shape will make a bit of a design statement. Read more…

Recently on a beautiful fall Sunday afternoon, I went with friends to look at houses they are considering to buy.  We visited about 7 in that afternoon and I noticed that the way all the builders had built the decks was the same.  I got home and told my wife how glad I was that she insisted our deck not only be built the way we envisioned but also incorporated some really cool detailed features that set it apart, even if everything else was the same.  The one I recall I had a fit about has ended up being one of my favorites; the deck post caps. Read more…