When planning your bathroom renovation, make sure your goals include doing a well-designed, high-quality job completed in a timely manner that also meets your budgetary requirements. Here are some tips to help you reach your goals. For most, it will be a question of finding the closest compromise. 1. Plan your bathroom in advance. The best […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom Faucets, Showers, Toilets
Go Green: Top Eco Friendly Home Improvement Projects For The New Year
31
Dec
Dec
Yesterday I mentioned that home improvement projects are making a big comeback. It’s going to be a good year to remodel, renovate, fix up, or update your home, but the common thread between all the most common projects is eco friendliness and sustainability. If you’re looking to green your home this year but aren’t quite […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Lighting
Top Five Home Improvement Projects For 2013
31
Dec
Dec
The last few years have been pretty rough for homeowners. With home values dropping and money tight all around, it’s been a while since big home renovation has been at the front of anyone’s mind. But 2013 promises to be an end to a years-long dry spell, with many homeowners already planning major remodels. If […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture
Kitchen Islands Check List – Is A New Kitchen Island Right For You?
02
Aug
Aug
If you spend any amount of time watching home design shows, it probably seems like everyone and their mother is installing a kitchen island right dab in the middle of their huge, open kitchen. And it’s not without reason – kitchen islands are a great tool for a larger space, and are a great asset […]
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Aug
Aug
Once you have the right tools, installing knobs and pulls in the kitchen is a breeze. Drawers and cabinets achieve a brand new look with only a couple hours of work. Its much less expensive than replacing the counter tops or building an island. However, unless you are just replacing old knobs with new ones, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen
Decorative Wooden Appliques to Turn Gingerbread House into Gingerbread Heaven
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Jul
Jul
They’re called gingerbread, these decorative wood carvings that you add onto your furniture. Embellishing your dressers, picture frames or tables isn’t hard, but it will take some work. I will cover how to apply a carved wood applique to your furniture so you can transform your home into a Rococo dreamland. Step One Take some […]