It seems like there is never enough storage in our kitchens; I hear that from all of my clients. I have noticed some novel ways of gaining storage for spices that do not look anything like the old spice racks that we are used to seeing. All of these are designed with convenience in mind so that whatever you are needing is in easy reach. [...]
You do not have to spend a ton of your remodeling investment dollars to include some "green" features to your home. In doing these options, you not only protect the environment but you can save money on the energy required to operate your home. Going green is a way to create a sustainable and healthy home for the residents and save precious energy dollars. Both are [...]
I recently read an article in which I found an article about kitchen appliances and what owners are adding to their kitchens today. As it turns out, one of the most wanted appliances today is a warming drawer! I used to see these in high end residential kitchens and then of course, restaurants have used them for years, but now they are available to many [...]
Most Realtors will tell us how important the "drive up" appeal is for a person who is looking at a home to buy. Why do we only improve the street look of our homes when we are trying to sell them? Why not do it now? It does not take much money or effort to improve the street appeal of your home. Take a look! If [...]
It is not as glamorous as installing new granite countertops or even just replacing your old appliances, but understanding the benefits of installing the right insulation in your home, can help you to save some money for the more glamorous updates in your home. Take a look! Installing insulation is a great way for you to add efficiency to your home, save money and protect [...]
I have never talked to anyone who thinks they have more than enough cabinets, closets and drawer space, so if you are searching for more ways to get greater storage in your kitchen, consider a few of these ideas! Maybe it is time to clean out the clutter and remove anything that is not used to free up more space. Consider, old linens, pots, pans, [...]
The trusty garbage disposal. We use it several times every day and really depend on it to do its job with little regard to the maintenance or upkeep. Sometimes, it even can even have an odor that is hard to get rid of. You can use fresh citrus fruit peels to freshen the disposal by grinding them while running cold water. You can use ice [...]
This sleek looking oven is a Wolf steam oven. Steam Oven cooking has benefits over a traditional hot air method of cooking by allowing the flavor, texture and color of foods to be retained during the cooking process. This is done when the oven boils water inside a reservoir to make a cloud of steam to cook food with moisture. More vitamins and minerals remain [...]
If you enjoy walking through new builder model homes, you will notice either claw-foot or freestanding bathtubs in the owner's retreats. These tubs are some of the most popular decorator items in today's market, and in home remodeling as well. Many people like the elegance and simplicity of the classic claw foot tub; the appearance has changed little over the years but the material that [...]
When making decorating changes to your home, it can often be confusing and frustrating. You are not sure exactly what will look right and how to pull off some of the great ideas that you see online, in magazines and in the retail stores. If you are like most of us, you cannot afford to buy the help of a professional decorator, but you would [...]
