Shirley Bovshow Excellent analysis and explanation Billy!

Billy Goodnick Pasadena Memories: I'm a big fan of using my camera in video mode, especially for initial site analysis for a new client's property. It allows me to capture not only the image but my thoughts at the time. Of course, I don't hold it right in front of my face -- safety first. Never know when there's a python hanging from a tree or a tiger pit in the middle of the path . Thanks for adding this very useful design tool.

Virtus Design Thank you! We enjoyed working on this project @innovate

Dura Supreme Cabinetry I love how this Dura Supreme designer spaced the lighting with the wall panels; it gives the space more depth and detail…
Take Home a Tropical Retreat 1


They also made great use of under-cabinet lighting to set the mood in the space as well…
Take Home a Tropical Retreat 2

Janet Manger I use Vinegar and water to clean my tiles and lay a towel on the floor and move it around with my feet (can't get on my knees) to dry the floor. Keeps from leaving any streaks and also give me a little workout at the same time. .I am still looking for a solution to my light colored natural stone backsplash, which is stained behind the sink area. . .If I could get it lighten/cleaned one time I could seal it hopefully. . .if I can't find some help, I may have to get the old paints out and do a blending job on them so they look the same. I am an artist and can do this but hate to have to spend the time, when I would rather get them clean. . .

sguingri Try Westley's Bleache White for tire whitewalls.

Judith Collins Thanks so much - very helpful!

custom-tiles.com Helpful hint on tile/grout joint effect on tile installations - your 12x12 tile is probably NOT really 12x12, so if you want to figure accurately enough to size the installation including grout width: know that 'nominal' size (e.g., 12x12) is not the ACTUAL size. Ask or check written specifications for the actual size, try to find out what the average variance of tile size from this figure is. Tumbled tile typically varies the most due to the rounding and chipping at the edges. Tiles with larger variances from the 'average size' require a wider grout line to aid the installer in making adjustments to align the tiles.

catwhit LOVE my induction cooktop. Bought from IKEA, it is a Whirlpool, as are all their appliances. Heating/cooling is as fast as gas, but without a flame.

I understand that the latest inductions cooktops are being designed without hobs. The entire surface will be useable; the appliance senses the size of your cooking vessel. Great for huge grill pans.

I found a very useful item, called a SCRUNGE, a sponge-like thing designed to clean induction and ceramic glass cooktops. It is amazing... Requires only water, and will even clean off burned on milk, without scratching.

Sheryl Steinberg Interior Design This induction cooktop works really well. Super fast ...This one is Miele.

J. Peterson Garden Design I love the conversation here! I use one of these materials in nearly every design I install. And I'm learning something as well--I've never used the Klingstone product, but will look into now.

vixenhouse Does anybody have an idea what I can out on my gravel driveway, not too expensive? Looks bad! Little blue grey gravel, gets muddy and packs down, washes away. Thanks!

ilenegross Having just moved into a new house this article provided the needed information I require regarding lighting. One question. I just had built a custom "live edge table" for my dining room. 46"x100". Any thoughts or photos would be appreciated. Just artwork and applied molding will be in the room. Custom but simple parson chairs will be used not to fight with the beauty of the table. Since the chandelier is so vital to this room I could use some design help.

august42 Look at http://www.briandschneider.com/home.html for some nice lighting ideas.

Vera Kolpakova Sorry to be a party pooper but nothing in this compilation is new or interesting... I also think that artwork should be expanded to include objects beyond paintings.
P.S. chandelier in #1 should be banned from interior design. It is making the bird nervous!

Leisa Rich I made the point about the art work earlier, Vera...I agree with you wholeheartedly. This is another grouping of the same, generic paintings...either abstracts in lovely colors to match the sofa, or photo rendered realism or prints of things that don't enrich one's life. Everything "blends". There is far too much original art out there that is available to continue to showcase the same old stuff- let's get original, and I mean as in creative, here. I ask designers to stop shopping the big art design warehouses and start going to their local art galleries and artist's studios to feature something more enticing.

ejmcgrenere This is something I have not even given a thought about, but what a wonderful idea. I think most take too much for granted.
It will certainly take a lot of time, but very sensible.
Thank you so much for putting this in print, helps make all decisions so much easier for those whom have to take care of
All your final wishes. Ellie_j McGrenere

mugsy1703 I tried to do this once, but it was the most onerous task imaginable. I never did complete it. Makes my hair stand on end just thinking about it. I know it should be done ...

John Whipple - By Any Design ltd. Here is a peak at some low iron glass installs.

The glass edges have been sanded to add a nice layer of diffusing to the glass.

John Whipple - By Any Design ltd. This is the best product I have found for difficult waterproofing installations




We use Kerdi Fix for most of our lighting projects both as an adhesive and as a waterproofing material.

http://www.schluter.com/media/KERDI-FIX-ENG-012013-Final.pdf

JW