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 [...]
Each season of the year, the clothing fashion industry introduces new colors, styles and designs to us for our wardrobes. It peaks our interest, helps us in our shopping and helps us decide what we like and what we do not want to try. The home fashion industry is no different! There are always new trends for the home in every room of the house [...]
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 [...]
You have surely heard the word, upcycling, in social media, from friends or on other media, but what exactly does it mean? According to the dictionary, it is: "the reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of a higher quality or value than the original" So, if you like using your weekends scouring over garage sales, [...]
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 [...]
Many customers today think that they can manage a remodeling project on their home without the assistance of a General Contractor. Some can, but I have noticed some flaws in the idea of saving money by not using a GC since I have cleaned up messes from people not using a project manager, and I hear all the horror stories at cocktail parties and family [...]
It's that time of year when we start to getting ready to let in the fresh air and getting the winter cobwebs out of our homes. Is Spring Cleaning a chore to you or is it a time that you enjoy sorting out things you don't need any more and making a fresh start for the spring and summer? If you are like me, you [...]
A vessel sink is one that sits on top of the vanity top or cabinet top rather than the traditional drop in or undermounted sink. These are available to complement any decor and when coupled with a unique faucet, can add that sense of "wow" to any bathroom. There are many positives about installing a vessel sink in a bathroom. For one thing, they are [...]
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, [...]
If you are considering making a simple change to your home in 2018, that has a huge impact and is a way to update your kitchen or bath, consider changing out the faucets. Today there are so many styles and finishes, that really showcase your creativity. The faucets we are replacing today are builder grade faucets and faucets with finishes like brushed nickel, chrome [...]
