DIY Life

If you want a new house and you want it to be perfectly suited to you, you're probably considering hiring an architect to assist in designing that house with you. That's a fine idea but it's so very dull. Everybody uses an architect these days. So why don't you try something different? If you're willing to go out on a limb in pursuit of your perfect dream home, then I have just the thing for you.

The DirectHomeFind website has made their Truehomefind technology available to dream home seekers for free. How it works is simple: You answer a small but inane questionnaire and submit your answers. Then, an alleged staff of mediums, spiritualists and overall snake-oil salesmen extrapolate new home blueprints based on your indicated preferences. It sounds simple and it is. It's really, really simple and I believe it's intended strictly for entertainment purposes only.

If you're too old for frat parties, then it's really time to get rid of that Klimt poster you have "decorating" your living room wall. Dorm room decor is not acceptable outside a dorm room, even if it was inspired by great art.

Really, no matter how much you love your family, framed photos of them will only get you so far. Here are a few interesting, cheap, and easy ideas to spruce up your space without regressing to freshman year: