If you are thinking of installing laminate flooring in your home, it is important that you know how to care for it. Also called driftwood tile, this type of flooring is very low-maintenance, but it can become less attractive if you don’t care for it properly. Here are some tips: Sweep or vacuum with a microfiber mop One of the […]
Spanish design is all about highlighting great architectural elements. Common in California, Texas, and the Southwest, Spanish-style homes are typically made of stucco with heavy wood trim and red clay tile roofs, have large porches and open windows, and prefer arches to boxy designs. The front door is usually more of a portico leading into a small courtyard, rather than […]
Your grandmother used it for jelly, but pectin, a natural gelling agent extracted from fruit, has many uses outside of canned jams. The structure of this agent allows it to bind to water in an acidic environment. Sugar increases the chemical’s ability to form these bonds, which has led to its use in jellies and jams. Our favorite breakfast spreads […]
Blenders are standard small kitchen appliances today and every home is supposed to have at least one. In fact, blenders have now evolved into different varieties of small appliances designed for specific purposes, such as smoothie makers and juice extractors. There are many different types of blenders currently on the market, but the chrome blender in particular is in high […]
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. These days, as people are coming up with new ideas to give their homes a new look, the kitchen has become much more than just a place to cook. Previously, the kitchen used to be a small room somewhere at the back of the house, but now people […]
If you are planning to re-tile a bathroom or kitchen, then one of the main factors affecting the tiles you choose is how they look; Are they the right color, texture, and size to create the look you’re after? And of course, do they fit both your budget and your design ideas? But there’s more to a wall or floor […]
Due to budget constraints, many people who are considering upgrading their kitchen are looking to refinish their existing cabinets rather than buy a whole new kitchen full of cabinets. Here, we’ll explore many of the various issues that may cause you to prefer one approach over the other. Are your existing cabinets structurally sound? Many earlier cabinets were built with […]
So, you’ve decided to remodel your bathroom but aren’t sure where to start? As one of the most used rooms in the home, a bathroom remodel is a major project. The options may seem endless and overwhelming, but completing this checklist will get you on the right track. 1. What type of bathroom are you remodeling or adding? Half bath? […]
It doesn’t matter if you have a big or small house. Your bathroom is one of the rooms in which you should invest as many luxury accessories and amenities as you can. Why is it worth enlarging a bathroom? The bathroom can be a refuge, a place to take long baths at the end of exhausting days at work. Reason […]
Incorporate the warmth of fall interiors with stunning, resplendent décor inspired by the earthy oranges, rusts and yellows of fall leaves. The crisp crackle of old wooden twigs, a yard filled with tree leaves, orange pears and pumpkins, bask in fall colors mixed with hues of gold. Natural wood tones of antique rustic furniture, carved wall sculptures in red and […]
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