Written by Milan Jara on 24th Aug 2011
As I’ve mentioned before, one of the great things about owning your own home is getting involved in projects that can improve its appearance or function — you’re not only possibly increasing its va … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 17th Aug 2011
I want to touch on an oversight from my previous post about the great faux-tin ceiling photos that James sent in before getting into today’s topics — I forgot to mention that those decorative ce … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 12th Aug 2011
One of my favorite pastimes is walking through homes that are under construction –when I was very young, my grandfather and I would often detour through houses in various stages of completion while … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 5th Aug 2011
The 70s and 80s brought us a lot of great innovations, but two that might have worn out their welcome are popcorn and textured ceilings. If you have an old Avocado or Harvest Gold appliance from th … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 3rd Aug 2011
I’m not sure if it’s a blessing or a curse, but as someone who has spent many years in the construction industry — I sometimes notice items the average person might walk by. Not that long ago I was … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 31st Jul 2011
Why do I love using props in photography? Well that is simple to answer, photography props just “make” the picture and add that extra oomph that I love to capture. In fact, I love props so much tha … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 29th Jul 2011
As I’ve mentioned previously, I worked in the construction industry for over 25 years and have been involved in the construction and renovation of many homes. A valuable lesson I learned a long ti … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 27th Jul 2011
I have been involved in the construction of many custom and semi-custom homes over the years and quite a few historical restorations — including my ongoing efforts to renovate my own old farmhouse. … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 26th Jul 2011
How to Make an Affordable Photography Backdrop Using Ceiling Tiles Photography backdrops are an essential part of the art of taking pictures, but they can put a dent in any budget if expensiv … read moreWritten by Milan Jara on 23rd Jul 2011
Some catch phrases seem to run their course and are rarely heard again while others become a part of our everyday language. I believer the term “DIYer” is here to stay and with the challenging econ … read more