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Smart New DIY Ways To Upcycle Shower Curtains And Liners

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by Marilyn Caylor 7/8/2016 mypinstrositylife.com Who says shower curtains and liners are bathroom exclusive accessories ? Shower curtains are awesome as an inexpensive faux - fabric alternative for these effortless DIY projects ! Weatherproof Bench Cushion Transform a shower curtain into a weather and waterproof patio bench cushion ! This clever project is both functional and beautiful. Your guests won't even know what they're sitting on! Head on over to The CSI Project for a detailed tutorial. thecsiproject.com Perfect Dinner Placemat Create a pretty "tablescape" with a these no-sew placemats. Use a water- resistant fabric shower curtain to create these adorable place settings . L' amour Chez Nous  has the details on this no-nonsense project! Instead of going to the fabric store for waterproof fabric as indicated in the tutorial, you can replace it with a cute shower curtain that has the exact pattern you're looking for.  lamourcheznous.wordpress.c...

A bathroom that works for everyone

Designing washrooms for multi-ability use is a sensitive process and the influx of products combining style and substance means architects are spoilt for choice. Lisa Ward of Bristan offers expert guidance When planning a residential development, architects face the challenge of appealing to the widest possible audience. While research may be carried out among potential buyers, it’s often impossible to determine the profile of the occupants and their needs. Some properties will be targeted to a certain market – like city penthouse apartments and retirement homes – but for standard developments, one size must ultimately fit all. When looking at standard housing, it’s crucial to secure the broadest possible appeal. In terms of achieving this, the bathroom is second only to the kitchen as the hub of a home and has the potential to provide a serious selling point. However, a proportion of potential buyers are likely to find conventional bathroom products and layouts difficult to negoti...

The most expensive homes in each of Oregon's counties (photos)

In November, we looked at the top residential properties on the market in each of Oregon's 36 counties. The homes ranged from historic Victorians to new construction, set in an urban settings to rural acreage, and from $24 million in Deschutes County 's Sisters to $240,000 in Gilliam County 's Arlington. Where are they now, six months later? Many are still on the market, some were pulled without being sold and some sold. There are also new top listings. Here's an update: Baker County, on the market for 756 days : 46601 Foothill Road in Haines is listed at $2.35 million. The three-story, log-style house, built in 2008 on 195 acres, has a floor-to ceiling natural stone fireplace , vaulted ceiling s in the great room and kitchen, four bedrooms, five baths and 6,000 square feet (the listing price breaks down to $392 a square foot). The listing agent is Garrett Zoller of Oregon Land and Wildlife Real Estate . Median list price for the county: $169,000, up from $156,000 ...