Steve Green

After graduating in 2011, Steve worked in the interior design industry as a sales, advisor, and marketer. He has been writing and editing since 2014 mostly in the home decor and gardening industry. His area of expertise includes home decor, color matching, and home improvement. Steve is passionate about architecture, interior trends, using colors, and improving all parts of his home. 10 years of professional web publishing and media experience. 8 years working in the home design and interior decor industry.

Posts by Steve Green:

How to Block Light from Top of Curtains
| Updated August 14, 2022 | Published May 19, 2022

If you have purchased blackout curtains only to find that light is still seeping in over the top or edges of them, this can be very frustrating. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can easily adjust your curtains or customize them to entirely block any light from accessing your room when the curtains are drawn.

How To Convert Sliding Doors to French Doors
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Sliding doors have a bad reputation for coming off their tracks, and they can be dangerous and frustrating. By contrast, French doors don’t have any common issues they suffer from. French doors also look more contemporary and stylish than sliding doors, which tend to be more associated with a 90s home decor vibe. Learn how to convert sliding doors to French doors in this article.

How Many Curtain Panels for A Sliding Glass Door
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If you have sliding glass doors in your home, then chances are you’re going to want to use some window dressings with them. Curtains tend to be the easiest and most stylish option since they can easily be draped to the side when not in use.

Does A Laundry Room Need a Door
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Here we look at some of the reasons why installing a door in a laundry room could be beneficial and reasons why you might decide against it.

How Much Do Curtains Cost
| Updated May 17, 2022 | Published May 17, 2022

The price of curtains can vary hugely depending on a number of factors, but it can be useful to know the average price of curtains in order to plan a budget for home renovations or so you can be sure you’re getting a good deal. Here we look at the price range for curtains and the factors that affect their cost.

Colors that Go with Green and Brown
| Updated November 18, 2023 | Published May 17, 2022

Green and brown are two colors that provide the background to much of our lives spent in the great outdoors. Brown is the color of soil, tree trunks, and rocks, while green is the color of almost anything that grows outside, from grass and flower stems to tree leaves and moss.

Cabernet color
| Updated November 19, 2023 | Published May 17, 2022

Cabernet color is a dark red color with purple undertones and is associated with luxury and richness. Learn more about this color, and what to pair with it.

Aegean Teal
| Updated December 10, 2023 | Published May 17, 2022

As Benjamin Moore’s ‘Color of the Year.’ in 2021, Aegean teal is much loved in many home interior and exterior projects. Learn all about Aegean teal color in this article.

Can You Use a Carpet Cleaner On a Mattress
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published May 16, 2022

If you want to freshen up your mattress, you might be wondering what the best way to go about this is, and many people consider using a carpet cleaner. Here we look at whether carpet cleaners are suitable to use on mattresses and what other cleaning strategies you could use.

Should Storm Door Match Front Door Color
| Updated February 1, 2024 | Published May 16, 2022

The storm door can match the front door color as an intentional part of your front door rather than an add-on. But the storm door can be different and coordinate with the front door color.

How to Paint an Aluminum Door
| Updated August 15, 2022 | Published May 16, 2022

Screen doors, storm doors, and garage doors are commonly made from metal, and so they require a different technique for painting compared with wooden doors that most people have experience with. Paint will not absorb into aluminum like it will with wood, which can make it harder to get a good, smooth finish. Here we explain the steps you need to take to paint an aluminum door for the best results.

How to Keep Screen Door from Slamming
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 16, 2022

A slamming screen door is a common occurrence, especially during the summer months when windows in the home are open, causing crosswinds to affect the air pressure, which results in a more severe slamming. This noise can be quite a nuisance, and it can startle pets, young children, or anyone who is alarmed by sudden loud noises. It can even become disruptive to daily life if you have someone in the home who works shifts and needs to sleep during the day or a baby napping because the slamming screen door can wake them up.