Home Improvement Ideas

Jerusalem Stone Pictures0

While it seems crazy, many people are importing Jerusalem Stone. Jerusalem stone comes in many shapes and sizes, but it almost always starts life as a boulder seen in the picture below.

After the stone from Jerusalem is quarried into large multi-ton boulders workers decide which product that particular stone should be used for. If the stone has great structural integrity then it could be used for building purposes such as in the picture below of a Jerusalem stone building. Pictures are courtesy of Jerusalem Stone Company. You can view additional pictures in their Jerusalem Stone Picture Gallery.

Here is a picture of Jerusalem stone being used for construction of a wall.

The picture below is a beautiful Jerusalem stone fireplace that is nearly 18 feet tall. Jerusalem Stone is known for it’s strength.

For thousands of years, Jerusalem stone has been used as walls in some of the most magnificent palaces around the world. The Jerusalem stone picture below shows a beautiful palace entrance with marble floors.

You can see from the picture of Jerusalem stone that it is very strong and can be used in many different applications including barriers.

Jerusalem homes are primarily made from the stone that is mined in Jerusalem and the strong cedars of Lebanon. Jerusalem stone is preferred because it does not rot and degrade that wood. This picture shows thousands of homes in Jerusalem that have used stone walls and flooring.

My favorite picture of Jerusalem stone is definitely this picture. It shows a wonderful staircase leading to the sky. The stairs and walls are both created with Jerusalem stone. The steps and smooth while the walls are rough Jerusalem stone.

If you have additional pictures of Jerusalem Stone, please send them in!

Posted: Bathroom, Building, Exterior, Floors, Walls

Add an Island To Your Kitchen0

DoItYourself has a great article on adding an island to your existing kitchen.

One of the most important considerations when adding an island is the space between where the island will be, and the existing counters and cabinets in the kitchen. You don’t want to have too little space.

Most importantly, there should be sufficient space between the island and other work surfaces to allow for opening cabinet and appliance doors, and for two people to work without jostling one another.

Another common mistake is to not provide an additional light above the island. This is crucial to the functionality of the island. Without adequate lighting, you will not want to use your island.

Also keep in mind what purpose the island will serve. Will a cooktop stove be on it? Microwave oven? Just space for slicing and dicing? Each design will need it’s own considerations like power outlets, cutting boards and gas for a gas burning stove.

Map out a plan for how you want your island before you begin the project and you’ll be happy with the results!

Posted: Building, Design, Interior, Kitchen, Remodel