How to Tell If a Wall is Load Bearing (a.k.a. Structural)

With open floor plans all the rage, many of us with older homes are looking to remove interior walls to bring our over-divided houses in line with modern design standards. Before you go knocking down walls in your house, though, you must be sure that the wall isn’t load bearing. Since each home is different, and this is an extremely important data point, you should always contact a structural... 

Create Inexpensive Fabric Wall Hanging Decor

As you may have read in earlier posts, I am working to finish the nursery before Izzie arrives, due February 4th. I registered for canvas wall art to match the bed set, costing $29.99 for two, 12 x 12″ canvas wall hangings. Since I did not receive them at my shower, and felt that they were a luxury more than a necessity, I decided to make my own wall art to save a few dollars. Cost of Making...