Home Interaction

Hidden Flat Screen above the fireplace

This really was my first attempt at building something on this scale. Closed it measures 60” wide x 72” high, open it measures more than 9 1/2 ft wide. Although we have a 42” screen I built it to accommodate up to a 55” (nudge, nudge, wink wink Honey)

I built it so that our TV would not be the focal point within our small living room, but would still be easily accessible.

When the doors are open they nearly block the little side widows, helping with TV Viewing.

I used 1/4 plywood for the doors and “TV Box” inside of 2×2 framing. The doors side on 26” Length Low Profile Slides with 100lbs rating from Rockler with full slide extensions.

Essentially it is a framed box mounted to the existing brick chimney and sliding doors that wrap around each corner. The molding hi

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For people who want portable LED lighting that mounts just about anywhere, there are already devices such as the Joby Gorillatorch, most of which are variations on the tried-and-trusted flashlight form factor. Striker’s new FLEXiT Light takes a bit of a different approach, however. Instead of incorporating three or so LEDs within one lens, it utilizes a bendable array of 16 high-output bulbs.

The FLEXiT’s washable silicone body can be wrapped around objects such as pipes, or bent by hand to focus or spread its light as needed. Its rubberized ABS battery compartment/control unit doubles as a pedestal-type base, allowing it to stand up cobra-like on flat surfaces.

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Just about this time last year, we featured a Sneak Peek with Erin Abbott, and then she wrote our D*S guide to Oxford, Mississippi. This tiny southern town has a lot going for it, including Erins store, Amelia. But after the 30-city book tour, its going to be a while before I get on a plane again. So I was thrilled to learn that Erin just launched her online store. She specializes in quirky handmade items and even has a small vintage section on the site. — 

Image above: 1. Gold Brass Rounds Necklace, $54; 2. Essentials for Any Pirate, $70; 3. Wooden Compass, $24; 4. Handmade Journal, $28; 5. Chefs Pencil Set, $12; 6. Tipi

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It always seems that there’s a thousand and one things to remember when it comes time to move house. As if packing itself wasn’t enough, there’s all the details of the actual move to work out. If you want a smooth day with a minimum of stress, then you should plan ahead.

1) The first thing to do is the hire trustworthy Boston property movers. Get in-house quotes from two or three reputable local companies and chose the best price. The extra cost is totally worth not having to lug all the furniture yourself.

2) Start sorting. It makes no sense to move things you don’t want anyway, so this is a great chance to get rid of as much as possible. Think about what you’ll want and use at your new home. Pack beginning with the things you don’t need on an everyday basis.

3) In the last couple of weeks, start trying to use up all your food and other imperishable products. Put aside a Read more…

Home insurance, is it necessary? Yes, of course. Your home is your property, and basically, the stuff in your home is also your property that you pay for with your hard earned money, you dont want to lose them just because any unfortunate occurrences right? Thats why you need home insurance.

Home insurance is more important than ever, its not only protects your home and possessions, but also liability for injury or damage to other persons or property is also included. It comes in a number of different type of policy which is purchased will depend on your specific needs, and the cost of homeowners insurance also depends on the type of your construction, the value of your construction, location, as well as the amount of coverage provided by the insurance.

Choosing the right home insurance can be tricky. You can select the level of cover thats right for you, and only pay for what you need.

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As the holidays approach, many of us will be entertaining guests in our homes. We want our homes to look just perfect for these celebrations. However, we also don’t want to spend a lot of time on getting our houses ready since we need that time to cook, prepare gifts, set up decorations and plan out our events. One quick and easy way to make sure that your home looks right for the holidays is to focus on selecting the right lighting for holiday entertainment.

Start with a dramatic entry

The first thing that your guests will see when they enter the home is your foyer, entryway or front hall. This is the area that you should concentrate on for your most dramatic lighting. That way your guests will be impressed as soon as they enter your space. Top lighting ideas for making your entryway more dramatic include:

• Add wall sconces. Y

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