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Rustic Vanities for the Bathroom

  If you are in the mood to add some interest to a bathroom, consider going rustic!  This look is all the rage in 2017! Taking a piece of reclaimed wood to assemble a new bathroom vanity will allow you to reuse old material and also create a look unique to your home, which no one can duplicate. You could even use an old barrel [...]

By |2017-08-03T16:01:24+00:00August 14th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Bathroom Remodeling?

    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 [...]

By |2017-08-03T15:01:17+00:00July 25th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Safety for Seniors

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 [...]

By |2017-06-27T16:16:57+00:00July 17th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Outdoor Living!

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 [...]

By |2017-06-06T00:12:21+00:00June 19th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

What is a “Smart Home”?

    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, [...]

By |2017-06-05T23:54:39+00:00June 12th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

New Appliance Color-Slate!

  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 [...]

By |2017-04-24T20:01:54+00:00May 29th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

New Ideas with Tile

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 [...]

By |2017-04-24T15:20:23+00:00April 24th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Appliances 2017!

  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 [...]

By |2017-03-10T17:27:02+00:00April 3rd, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

DECORATING DO’S AND DON’TS

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 [...]

By |2017-01-23T18:06:48+00:00January 21st, 2017|Decorating Tips, Uncategorized|0 Comments

WINTER WEATHER TIPS

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 [...]

By |2017-01-20T19:29:17+00:00November 28th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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