A pocket door is the perfect way to enclose a space-without a swinging door getting in the way. But pocket door installations can be tough without the right tools and techniques. Use this guide to installing a pocket door and get the most out of any enclosed space. Prepping the Area Some pocket doors can ...
If you live in and around Indianapolis and are in search of a romantic weekend, there are some perfect places to hide yourself away for a few days of bliss. Four unique, intimate getaways are presented here for your consideration. Hopefully you’ll find the perfect one to fit your style and personality. For generations, French ...
A small guestroom provides a private area for guests, and even if the space is tight, as long as it is furnished with a comfy bed it is far better than a couch in a common area of the home. Decorating and furnishing a very small guestroom might seem like a huge challenge, but it ...
A pocket door is as simple as its name implies; a pocketed door. Yet it’s beyond its simple workings lies a complex set of mechanisms that allow a pocket door to work correctly. Simple physics make it work yet many steps are employed to bring about a final product, the sliding pocket door. Typically installed ...
With the popularity of multi-slide, pocket and bi-folding doors these days I thought it might be of some interest to homeowners to learn a little more about these mysterious products. It seems you almost can’t build a house over 5000 square feet anymore without including a multi-slide door. What used to be a luxury is ...
A pocket door is the solution for the age old question “Where do we put the door?” A pocket door is exactly what its name implies: a pocketed door. In other words, the door slides between walls when not in use to create space. Typically these doors are used for bathroom privacy, closets and pantries, ...
A pocket door is the perfect way to close off a doorway, without the door. Instead of a folding door, the door slab hangs from a series of wheeled pivots running on tracks that hold the door in place and allow it to slide into the pocket versus hanging the door slab from hinges as ...
Art teachers across the country are in the process of planning the end of year art show. If you are one of these lucky individuals, the following display tips may help. Choosing the art Gathering all the art can be a daunting task in and of itself. If you choose the work yourself, the best ...
Recently I have been looking for new fixtures for the remodel of my bathroom. My home is historical, having been built in the early 1900’s. Although I like to keep period pieces or victorian touches around my home, I also want the modern conveniences of new appliances and fixtures of today. What’s the problem? Well ...