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Jumbles of games, photo albums, and magazine in open cupboards cause that messy toy box look in the family room. An easy way to hide the clutter is to make stretched fabric panels that fit snugly into the cupboards. Constructs the frames from fir 1 by 2s trimmed to fit inside open cupboards, with 1/8 inch to spare all around. Stretch and staple fabric to frames, and attach small ribbon tabs to the tops. Then simply wedge each panel into place. To open pull on the ribbon tab. Use a boldly printed fabric, if the room needs an Continue Reading…

If your family room looks like the family toy box its time for some fresh storage ideas. New storage units for books, magazines, board’s games, stereo, television and other belongings can bring order to the family toy box without intruding on the casual, friendly atmosphere of the room.

Two considerations enter into the planning for your planning for your family room storage. First, you’ll need to decide which items you want store out of sight and which you want keep in view. Families with youngster may want some special storage for toys, and family rooms, party rooms, and study Continue Reading…

Central heating notwithstanding, the heart is still the heart of many homes. The psychological satisfaction of gathering friends and family around a toasty fire remains undiminished.

Most of the family rooms in this book have fireplaces –some rather grand, some more modest. There are even a couple of wood burning stoves that provide the main source of heat of the room, as well as gratification for the psyche. Continue Reading…