Outdoors At Home A blog about home living, especially outdoors.

If you are interested in recreating the look of ancient Rome then I have a tip for you.  Most people think that Roman architecture and furnishing was dominated by marble but this is really not the case.  Sure, marble was used in Civic buildings and for statuary but the majority of the homes did not have marble to any great extent.  A few very rich statesmen and business men could… Continue reading

If you have slate tile in your kitchen, or outdoor area that is prone to getting dirty after a period of time, then check out this article about how to clean slate tile.

There are several ways you can go about cleaning slate tile, one of the most common is through commercial brand cleaners and a little elbow grease. There are a variety of tile cleaners on… Continue reading

If you bedroom needs a lift then one way to do this is to add color to the room scheme and you may very well find that a pink rug will do the trick. Of course, not every rug will go with every room, so you need to select the right one but if you are careful in your choice you should be able to make your rug a… Continue reading

One might be surprised to know that the travertine tiles are priced lower than regular limestone, marble or ceramic tiles. Good quality travertine tiles can be bought from $2.50 per square feet onwards. Travertine tiles are also known as limestone or marble tiles. However, this is a misconception. Travertine tiles are formed with mineral deposits in the ground water. Such deposits are found in abundance near natural springs… Continue reading