Author: TaiteFloor
There’s nothing more frustrating than an internal door catching on frame, scraping the floor, or refusing to latch properly. These issues are often not due to a warped door but simply a minor misalignment in the frame. Knowing how to fix a rubbing door through a simple door hinge adjustment is a common trick of the handyperson trade. Step 1: Diagnose the problem area A quick diagnosis tells you whether you need an adjustment or a shave. Top/Bottom rubbing: If the door sticks at the top or scrapes the floor, the door is often sagging due to loose hinge screws,…
Getting ready for a big renovation is exciting! If you’re tackling the initial strip-out yourself to save time and money before the professional builder or kitchen fitter arrives, knowing how to do it safely is crucial. This is your essential guide to demolition prep, ensuring a smooth hand-over to your tradesperson—and a clear path for your removal specialist to clear the resulting waste. Phase 1: Safety first – your demolition prep checklist Before you even touch a hammer, proper preparation is non-negotiable. Safety gear: Put on goggles, dust masks, thick gloves, and steel-toe boots. Demolition creates sharp debris and dust.…
Clearing out your home or garage often uncovers items that can’t just be tossed into the regular bin. Knowing how to handle these hazardous household waste items safely is essential for your family’s health and for protecting the environment. This guide will help you identify the culprits and dispose of them responsibly. What counts as hazardous household waste? Hazardous waste is anything that can cause harm to people or the environment if not handled and disposed of correctly. Don’t be fooled by common items; they might be more dangerous than you think! Chemicals: Bleach, drain cleaner, old oven cleaner, certain…
Moving day and major clear-outs often involve lifting objects that are heavier or more awkward than we anticipate. Avoiding strains and injuries is paramount, and it’s surprisingly easy when you use the right ergonomic skills. If you’re going to attempt to move heavy furniture alone or simply shift a lot of boxes, remember these principles. The golden rule: Lifting with your legs, not your back Professional removal teams rely on core strength and leverage, not brute force. This is the foundation of safe heavy lifting techniques. Assess and clear: Before you lift, check the object’s weight and clear the pathway.…
If you are seeking prime grade European oak, the Stella from our Prima Lusso collection sets the standard. Crafted from carefully selected boards with minimal knots or character marks, it delivers a refined, understated elegance suited to discerning interiors. Strength & Durability Prima Lusso Stella pairs refined beauty with dependable performance. Engineered to handle the demands of medium-traffic areas such as living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, it offers long-term durability without sacrificing visual clarity or elegance. Its stability is achieved through a precision-engineered, multi-layer construction, featuring a genuine European oak veneer bonded to a high-performance cross-ply core. This layered design helps reduce…
I recently read that Ina Garten likes to give “disappearing gifts.” By this, she means consumable gifts that don’t take up room in the recipient’s home (maybe just some room in their stomachs). She noted that material gifts often come with an unintentional burden on the recipient to find space to use, store, or display an item. The easiest way avoid that? Give someone something that isn’t a permanent thing at all! Here are 30 ideas for gifts that won’t take up any space at all – from experiences and edible delights, to subscriptions or charitable ideas packed with meaning.…
You asked and we answered! Yes, due to popular demand, we have put on our Oprah hats (are they berets? fedoras? what would Oprah wear?), and made a list of our favorite home/life/everything purchases from the past year. These are all items we bought with our own money and loved in 2025… so much so that when we took a look back, they stood out as some of our best buys and favorite additions to our life. So you’re still searching for holiday gifts (or struggling to tell someone what you want), this post might help. There are already dozens…
Nostalgia is always at its height this time of year. Did you ever play with toy Lite Brites as a kid? I remember my cousin had a set we would play with. And those retro light up ceramic trees have made a comeback as well, I’m seeing them everywhere. This lighted holiday tree canvas art reminds me of both the Lite Brites and the lighted ceramic trees. I had the idea of lighting up a canvas art print so that in the evening hours the wintery tree on the canvas looked like it was strung with lights. I created this…
Fall is here and Halloween is approaching! I created these three printable forest ghost scenes for decorating your spaces. The first print is ‘Forest Ghosts I’ with autumn colors and a vintage vibe, the second print, ‘Forest Ghosts II’ is a bit spookier in black and white, and the third print ‘Curious Ghosts’ is for the kids. To start decorating for Halloween, download any of these prints, print and frame, then display them on your shelves or mantel. You can download the smaller sizes for free (8×10” and 11×14”). If you want larger sizes, they are for sale for a…
Cue the demo dust! After 5+ years of living in this house, we’re embarking on a renovation! Of course over the holidays (because we are nothing if not consistent). We’ve tackled some sizable projects over the last five years here, like adding a pool in 2021, gutting & rebuilding our kitchen in 2022, and replacing all of our windows & doors with hurricane grade ones two years ago… but this is the first time since we moved in that we’re removing walls and changing rooms. The chaos you see above is from early 2020, but actually some of those walls…