Kitchen Lighting Essentials

The average American kitchen is fast becoming the center of modern family activities. Gone are the days when the kitchen was used solely for the purpose of cooking family meals. Instead, today’s kitchens are what we can accurately describe as multifunctional rooms. The modern kitchen can now be used to prepare sumptuous meals, as a place for the family to […]

The benefits of granite countertops

Among the many types of materials used to make kitchen countertops, granite is perhaps the best. This is the reason why granite countertops are becoming more and more popular for this function. Traditionally, kitchen countertops have always been a problem. They have been made of cement, stone tiles, ceramic tiles, marble, and even plywood. But all these materials have disadvantages. […]

Steps to remodel your home

A combination of difficult times and an aging population have contributed to the increase in the number of households with several generations living under one roof. In 2000, 5 million households were multigenerational. In 2010, the number has grown to 7.1 million households. Families stay together, whether it’s caring for a grandparent or accommodating adult children who want to stay […]

Bathroom accessories for an easy bathroom makeover

Recognizing the latest trends in bathroom design, everyone sees the potential in their own bathroom with just a few accessories and a few small changes. There is no need to change the shower and accessories! Bathroom accessories have undergone a major change in the way they are designed with increased levels of utility and comfort. So many quality bathroom accessories […]

Flowering Plants That Attract Butterflies

To attract butterflies to your garden, you need to know exactly what they are looking for in the nectar. Plant annual flowering plants in between your perennial flowering plants to ensure continuous nectar throughout the year. Asters and Parsleys are two of the perennial plants that provide food for the hosts of the larvae. Remember that the more food you […]

Old Bathroom Sinks – Quick Repair Tips

If you have an old bathroom sink, you may already have a problem with stains, cracks, or an outdated color or style. There are many solutions to these problems, and not all of them involve installing a new sink. If you simply want a fresher, newer-looking sink, start by replacing your sink faucet and fixtures. This is an easy and […]

Black kitchen cabinets can change the look of your kitchen

Thinking of painting those kitchen cabinets black, right? It’s a great look. Very sophisticated, really makes the cabinets stand out. It doesn’t matter if your kitchen is contemporary or traditional, painting your kitchen cabinets black can give it that rustic-yet-chic look that can be so difficult to achieve otherwise. A white countertop, to offset the black and red walls, can […]

Do-It-Yourself Staging Tips for Home Sellers

The buzzword today among residential real estate agents is staging. Home staging can change the atmosphere of a home which attracts homebuyers which can bring a higher price and speed up time to market. By adding small decorative touches, rearranging or removing furniture, or creating vignettes, a home can look like a professional set designer was hired. Mark Nash, author […]