Mechanical room

One persistent problem during the process of planning out the basement was the enormous space devoted to the mechanical area. We have a hot water heater, a giant and ancient boiler powering our rad…

Boilers are an essential part of our homes, providing warmth and hot water to keep us comfortable. However, they can be unsightly, taking up valuable space and detracting from the aesthetics of a room. This article covers how to hide a boiler with a little bit of easy DIY.

When we sold our old house, one thing we were most sad to leave behind was our finished basement. We put in so much work to make that basement beautiful, so it really hurt to give it up. The movie room with all that amazing molding and those gorgeous cabinets?? I was sad to leave ... Read More about Tales of Painted Basement Ceilings and Pole Dancing Woes

Stop rust before it happens.

A makeover of the final room in my house--the utility room! Lots of before and after photos.

My furnace in my laundry room is an eye sore. I’m looking for a creative way to cover it up. I know I can use a curtain or shutters but I’m looking for something different and functional for my laundry room. Any ideas?

Turn your closet into a mudroom! Check out these ideas and inspiration pictures for building a mudroom closet into a space that once housed a furnace and water heater.

Mechanical room

Side view of man in protective uniform and helmet pulling crucible with hot metal on rails from furnace room in shabby workshop of foundry