Patt 's Blog

Art Deco is one decorating style that I just love. I had this style going on in my own home for a while and it was just to cool. Art Deco started out in the 1920s and lasted all the way up to the 1940s. Art Deco is first and foremost considered eclectic, and its characteristics include long, thin...

Beyond the color space used (neutral with bright pastels for accents), Southwestern contemporary styles pull heavily from desert themes - pictures tend to be landscapes or of southwestern themes: Horses, cattle drives, cacti, trains and such, or of Latin or Native American themes, such as Hopi an...

 When you buy a new home or a new to you home there is always a chance you won't like the decorating thats already there. I have always liked the "southwest" look with the zigzzags, coyotes and cow skulls. There is alot you can do with this look. ANd you can always start out with a single room ju...

IS GREEN  the color of the moment, mainly because it signifies an ideal that is currently popular among consumers. The latest  trend is home buyers looking for homes to be energy efficient or to be environmentally friendly, but what does that mean? There are competing standards defining what a gr...

Water Efficiency: I remember my mother doing this when i was growing up, you say what = Collecting rain water to be used for the garden is a good practice (be sure to check your state and local laws before attempting this). The term graywater refers to water from the home that can be used for wat...

Ground Fault Circuit Interuptors DID YOU NO Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters or (GFCI)'s are Safety devices installed in bathrooms, kitchens, garage, and exterior outlets. They are designed to prevent serious damage to an operator in a damp environment.These are great in the bathroom and kitchen...

I myself live in a historic home in Algood,Tn. I have took lots of time and effort to restore it to its orginal beauty. It took 10 months of hard work and dedication but it paid off in the long run. The previous owners did not take the time to take good care of the home and left me to do all the ...

When you buy a new home in 10 years you will be ready for a change. That is when you have to decide if you want to renovate, move, build a new home or just live with what you got. There are many factors involved in your decision to renovate vs. moving to or building a new home vs. doing nothing. ...

For those fortunate enough to own their own homes, it is important to always look after and care for your home, because one day you might want to sell it. Renovating your home - whatever your reasons - is always a step in the right direction.  It will most certainly increase the value of your hom...

I live in the wonderful town of Algood, Tn. I am also the mayor of Algood. I thought  I would share a little bit of history with you about this great little town.     The Earliest Record of the Town that Became Algood is June 24, 1820.Around the turn of the century, Algood was the largest town be...