If an updated bathroom is in the cards for the last half of 2017, where will you start? Think about including at least one of the trends that are defining the bathroom of 2017. The free-standing tub is still a hot element of the master bathroom, and as you can see from the photos above, it does not have to be your grandmother's claw [...]
If you have parent or family member that wants to stay in their home, you can make a few modifications that will enable them to do so. If they are staying in an existing location, consider adding these simple changes for their safety and comfort: Outdoor walkways need good lighting Add a sensor light at the front door lock Change out door handsets for levers [...]
c So many times, we concentrate our efforts on the interiors of our homes and forget about the outside of the home. If you enjoy spending time outside and almost consider your patio, covered porch or pergola another living area, consider adding something to the out of doors, that will appeal to all of the senses. Create a peaceful space with an outdoor [...]
When you hear the words, "Smart Home", do you understand what the term means? This is a common term used to describe a home or residence with TV's, HVAC, appliances, audio and video, even lighting, camera and security that all are able to communicate with one another and can be controlled remotely by you. A Smart Home provides its residents with comfort, security, [...]
If you love the monochromatic appearance of all one color appliances in your home, especially the clean look of stainless steel, but hate the smudges and fingerprints, take a look at a new color, slate! Slate has a soft grey color with a matte finish, and goes with any color scheme in the kitchen. It is smudgeproof and even holds magnets! General Electric [...]
Do you want to add some really "new" finishing touches to your home remodeling projects? Have you considered the many ways that you can use tile to do just that? Consider creating a focal point of color and interest over your cooking area by using tile pencils to create the picture frame. Inside the frame, you can use your imagination to add a splash of [...]
Just about the time you think you know what appliance colors to choose, it all changes. Not only that, a color you never thought you would like is back with a vengeance; white! It's not just stainless any more. Take a look at some of the choices that are being shown today for appliances: Whirlpool is offering a new white appliance package in both [...]
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 [...]
If you are getting ready for the cooler days of fall and winter and wanted to get a few energy savings and safety suggestions, consider the following: 1. Replace/Install weatherstripping around windows and doors. 2. Fix any gaps in your electrical outlets with chalk or foam gaskets, pictured above. 3. Have an annual safety check of your furnace to identify and eliminate any dangerous [...]
If you are worried about the number of germs that are present on a bathroom toilet, a hands free flush may be your answer! Kohler has introduced this new technology that allows you to flush the toilet by simply waving your hand over a sensor at the top of the tank. They even have a way for you to adapt an existing toilet to this [...]
