December 21st marks the official first day of winter! The Weather Channel is predicting temperatures will be warmer than average this upcoming December through February, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a frosty white winter. Bring the color of freshly fallen snow into your kitchen with our favorite white Shaker cabinets for December, and…
Master Chef: Homemade Dog Treats
Sometimes you want to do something extra special for your dog to show them how much joy they bring to your life. What better way than with some yummy and healthy homemade dog treats? And even better, giving them their own kitchen storage space for these goodies. Homemade dog treats have the added benefit of being…
10 Home Trends To Watch For This Winter
Winter is coming, and it’s time to start sprucing up your home to prepare for the fun festivities ahead. Make a fresh start for the New Year by creating a contemporary home that’s right on trend, with cool colors, smart space savers, and plenty of lovely patterns. Heat things up in your home this winter…
Remodeling for Renters
If you're renting a home and want to remodel, it might be a bit more complicated than if you owned a place, but the good news is that you likely won't have to bear the full cost. Is It Covered Under the Lease? For starters, any remodels that involve maintaining acceptable living conditions should be…
3 Cute And Creative DIY Holiday Ornament Ideas
Decking the tree is one of the most memorable holiday traditions, and with these ideas, you can make some ornaments of your own to hang. With supplies you can find right in your pantry cabinet or craft drawer, these DIY holiday ornaments are as easy as they are affordable. So what are you waiting for?…
Easy Toy Storage Ideas In Time For The Holidays
If you have young children, your house is most likely filled to the brim with toys. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when tiny cars and dolls start creeping from the playroom and bedroom into the kitchen and living room. Stepping over toys in the main living areas is just no fun! Neither is the whining…
3 Ways To Go Crazy For Copper And Bronze In The Kitchen
Metallic finishes are a wonderful way to bring texture, glamour or a little attitude to your kitchen — and right now we are all about copper and bronze! Not third place in our minds at all, copper and bronze finishes are especially powerful and can make a huge impact in your kitchen design. From the…
How To Host A Holiday Open House
If you dream of hosting a holiday gathering, but the reality of it seems intimidating, an Open House might just be the perfect compromise. This casual style of getting together takes the hard work out of hosting. You don’t need a fancy theme or a 4-course sit down dinner to entertain. All you need is…
Role Reversal: Preparing to Care for an Elderly Parent
Once you become the one taking care of your parent, you have a lot to consider for their home environment. You want to make sure they feel as safe and secure as possible and that you're minimizing the risk of potentially dangerous incidents. Two of the most common spaces in the house for accidents are the…
5 Lighting Tips For A Brighter Home
Now that Daylight Savings Time has come to an end you may notice your home seems a little darker. Prepping dinner at your kitchen island or reading on the couch definitely felt different a few weeks ago. With the sun setting earlier, your evenings will no longer be illuminated by natural light and you’ll need…