“We need ten more rooms for all the things we love to do!” That’s a common lament, as energetic people crowd more and more activities into small spaces and busy schedules. You may want extra room at home for anything from a craft to a second career , not to mention making music, printing pictures, challenging your pinball machines, exercising to keep fit, meditating to keep sane, running a home business, sewing, refinishing furniture, developing your own film, or pursuing any number of other do-it-yourself projects. All Continue Reading…
The first step in planning is to evaluate your needs. A survey of your indoor activities (beyond the basics of eating and sleeping) will help you arrive at a list of priorities that, ideally, includes something for everyone. An easy way to start your survey is to make a home activity chart with these eight headings: Activity, People Involved, Equipment, Furniture, Lighting, Storage, and Time Spent per Week, Permanent or Fad? 
