Janet Jones's (jljones13) Blog

Make Your Own Headboard--Quickly and Easily Two days ago I did a post on an redesign for a guest bedroom where I created an inexpensive headboard with a custom look.  Today, I'll share with you the steps to do this simple project yourself:   Step 1:  Build the Frame.  Determine the dimensions of ...

Redesign for under $300--Turning a Teen’s Bedroom into a Cozy Guest Room.  What to do with the teenager's bedroom now that the teenager is an adult, away at college and has her own apartment?  This client wanted to turn it into a comfortable guest bedroom, but cost was an issue.  My suggestion wa...

 It A Window Box or a Graveyard? Something grew here once.  The only thing green in this photograph is the weed growing below the window box.  This look might be practical when the snow flies, but I took this photograph last week.  Summer is upon us, and if you have window boxes they should now b...

Stagers:  Does the Mirror Stay or Go? Julia Maher recently wrote that great blog on removing mirrors hanging over fireplaces when you get ready to sell:  Do You Really Want That Mirror On The Mantel? If You're Selling, Probably Not! I believe, in general, that mirrors and fireplaces don't mix.  B...