"My study is a converted garage which is largely lined with bookshelves and cardboard boxes filled with manuscripts of my film scripts, plays, and books." - William Nicholson Do you have lights in and around your garage? If so, they are probably a single spotlight outside, and the light inside is the one that comes on your garage door opener....
Take a walk around the average neighborhood and you’re unlikely to find two garages that look alike. Some homeowners use their garage space for vehicle storage. Some turn the space into a rec room. And others convert it into a professional-level workshop. What do all of these hypothetical garages have in common? They all need plenty of storage space to...
“Marriage is about the most expensive way for the average man to get laundry done.” - Burt Reynolds Where is the laundry room located in your home? If it’s in the basement, then you have a prime opportunity. Say goodbye to that dark and damp basement and turn it into the laundry space of your dreams. This means finally finishing...
“The garage is the space for the hacker, the tinkerer, the maker. The garage is not defined by a single field or industry; instead, it is defined by the eclectic interests of its inhabitants. It is a space where intellectual networks converge.” - Steven Johnson The garage is rarely thought of as the most important room in the house, but...
“These aren’t pajamas. I work from home. This is my uniform.” - Unknown Although some experts advise against creating a bedroom office, it may be your only choice in a small home or apartment. It may take some time to adjust to having your work space and bed in the same room. It can also take discipline to keep from...
“I like attics…The past stacked up like forgotten memories, but with a small effort, brought down and enjoyed again.” - Kim Harrison Attic storage space is often under-utilized—or not used at all. But if you find your possessions outgrowing your closets, the attic presents a plethora of storage opportunities just waiting to be used. With a few modifications, most attics...
There are plenty of reasons to dread the workday (no matter how much you love your job!). Your office space shouldn’t be one of them. With more people working from home than perhaps ever before, we’ve found ourselves with a ton of freedom to decorate our offices to suit our needs and personal styles. So what’s stopping you? If you’re...
Few people would choose to spend their days in an office. But creating a home office that is neat and organized can at least soften the blow of long work hours and never-ending projects. Better organization doesn’t just help us look like we have our lives together. It can also have a direct impact on productivity and overall mood. These...
Civilization wouldn’t exist in its current state without skilled craftsmen. Even today — when we can go out and buy nearly anything imaginable — countless people continue to learn and practice skills like carpentry, painting, sculpting, and electrical work. Homeowners understand the value of good handiwork, especially when it can be completed without hiring a professional. But it can be...
Computer and console gamers have been at war for years. But if there’s one advantage PC gamers have over the latter, it’s awesome computer desk setups. From customizable RGB lighting to multi-monitor displays, being a gamer has never been more stylish. For many gamers, ensuring their computer looks good is nearly as important as its processing power! If you want...
