Does your Saturday and Sunday consist of really un “fun” cleaning projects? Cleaning baseboards, vacuuming dust off ceiling fans, and dealing with dog hair. Well, sadly we’re just adding another one to your list. Cleaning your grout. We know, we know….you don’t want to do this, but it is important to keep your tile and [...]
Some of you like to do home improvements on your own, or at least you want to understand the process of laying tile, preparing a sub floor, knowing what tools are needed and which adhesive works best. But who has time to spend hours on-line or at your nearby hardware store trying desperately to find [...]
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You know how you feel when you walk into some people’s kitchens – they seem perfect, like they hired a pricy designer. How is it possible to spiff up your cooking area? It’s easy and we can help you take your kitchen from ordinary to spectacular. While many of us may have the time and [...]
You’ve picked out your tile; you know the exact name of the paint color on your walls, your beautiful draperies are on order. But then…..here is the question you didn’t anticipate – what color grout do you want in between those gorgeous ceramic tiles? There are definitely two schools of thought when it comes to [...]
A roaring fire, chestnuts roasting, cookies baking in the oven and snow falling outside. Yes, it’s holiday time again and you know what that means. Your family is about to descend on your home. Now is the time to make those home improvements that have been on your to-do list forever. Rest assured, we have [...]
You may have had a chance to make little pinch pots or larger bowls in clay, using coils of clay to build up the sides of your artistic creation. Skilled potters also throw bowls, vases and other containers on a potter’s wheel. Not as easy as it looks, it’s common for a piece to collapse [...]
People who have disabilities can live, work and play despite the physical challenges they face every day. The right home designed to accommodate those challenges can make all the difference. One of the best flooring options for the wheelchair-bound is tile. A smooth tile surface is easy to maneuver on and holds up to chair [...]
This dramatic stairway provides a strong visual demonstration of how powerful tile can be. The tile on the risers of the stair defines each step, emphasizing the curve and actually adding to safety in situations such as this when stairs don’t fit the standard. By choosing two different but complementary designs for every other step, [...]
Do you dream of adding style and updating your home with new flooring? How about taking a look at adding a medallion to your plans? In a foyer, a medallion sends an instant message about your home with its dramatic impact on your floor. As a central feature in a great room, it can serve [...]
Have you wanted to add a fountain to your landscape but found yourself dissatisfied with your choices? How about designing your own fountain using a circulating pump and some tiles? The one in this photo is pretty dramatic, so you might want to start with something a bit simpler. Or you could look into landscape [...]
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