From the category archives:
Glass blocks entered the scene with the industrial revolution.
Glass bricks as they are sometimes called bring a touch of contemporary atmosphere to our homes, a touch of modernity in areas where stone tries to maintain a more rustic ambience. They can be transparent or translucent, clear or colored, but they always play with light.
Whether you use glass blocks for a wall or even a partial wall, to enliven a fireplace or to create [click to continue…]
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Travertine flooring is made from a natural stone that is becoming more and more popular, it is a relative of marble but is much less expensive yet it delivers great results on your floors, patios, and walkways. Travertine is a sedentary rock that is produced near sources of water in layers. This gives it its unique stratified appearance, and it also explains the little holes that we sometimes see when we look closely at a travertine floor tile.
The holes caused by air and water in travertine can be kept or filled in for a smoother look when the tiles are finished. We can distinguish two finishes polished, it gives the stone a more marble like appearance, and honed which keeps the surface matte.
When using travertine flooring tiles, we must also consider the texture. Buying a tumble stone instead of a polished one will ensure [click to continue…]
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Welcome to Internet Home Alliance. My name is Charlotte, Before I retired in 2007, I was an interior design consultant. I missed helping people on their home projects, so my children encouraged me to start this blog, to help even more people. I have secured the help of some very experienced people in areas where my own skills are lacking. I write most design and decorating articles, and construction articles are written by my good friend Robert who is a home builder. Other people with expertise in a field of home management will sometimes contribute their skills and time to give you the benefit of their knowledge. 
