Depending on your perspective some people think Murphy wall beds are the coolest thing EVER (and you can say that with a Valley-girl accent). However, on the other hand some believe Murphy beds are one crazy invention. And yes – a bed which ‘pops out’ of a wall isn’t ‘normal’ …to say the least.

However, no matter if you’re a fan or foe of Murphy beds, there’s no denying they’re an ingenious way to include a bed in a small room AND make it…

Whether you live in a ‘sub-compact’ condo in the city, or a smaller-than-you’d-like home in the burbs, you may be desperately trying to find room. You need space for yoga, crafting, or meditation. You may need another work at home office since your partner talks so doggone LOUD! And there’s one thing which is perfectly clear…. ‘finding’ space is a challenge.

You’ve read about Murphy wall beds (the space saving bed which folds down from the…

Your walk-in closet is more tightly packed than sardines in a can.

Your tiny spare bedroom has virtually NO ROOM to walk because the space is eaten up by the bed.

And the fixed wire shelves in your pantry are such an unmitigated disaster, you don’t know where to start to make sense of the mess.

If words like ‘tightly packed, zero room and unmitigated disaster’ describe your rooms and storage spaces, you may be at your wit’s end (even if you…

At first you thought about buying a low-priced Murphy wall bed over the Internet. You’d roll up your sleeves and put it together yourself. You knew there would be a ‘price’ (‘er your time) you’d pay to save money vs. a professional installation.

Then you started reading DIY wall bed reviews. Your ‘concerns’ became clearer.

• Concern #1) Baseboard trim – You learned Murphy beds need to be mounted to the wall. This requires removing your baseboard…

Lou Slangen immigrated to the United States from Holland as a young man with 2 simple suitcases, a boat-load of dreams and the perfect formula for success. He exuded passion, persistence and eventually found the perfect partner for his journey – his wife Linda.

He and Linda raised 4 kids while moving around to multiple cities during his journey. He led large sales teams for a multinational healthcare products firm - rising to become the…

You decided to host the big holiday gathering. Now you’ve come to your senses and the reality of this big-time commitment is slapping you in the face! You’re saying to yourself, “Oh crap (OK – you’re using some ‘choice’ swear words, but this is a family-friendly blog, so I cleaned it up) my house is a cluttered disaster!”

Your mind wanders to the ‘state’ of your guest bedroom, your pantry and your mudroom entryway (areas your guests will…