Childproofing a kitchen can sound overwhelming, but don't worry — you can cover all of your bases with just a few methods. For starters, it's a good idea to always know where exactly your child is when you're maneuvering around the kitchen. You want to avoid accidentally tripping over your child while carrying dishes or losing…
How To Create A Cozy Backyard Fire Pit
Picture a beautiful fall night. You walk out to your backyard, head over to your outdoor kitchen cabinets, grab a blanket, and then take a seat beside your very own fire pit. The flames are blazing, the sky is filled with stars, and you have a warm cup of cider in your hands. This cozy…
4 Easy Ways To Organize Your Kitchen For The Colder Months
Before the holiday season starts, it’s time to get your kitchen ready for the festivities! The coming months are filled with family, friends, and lots of food. Since the kitchen gets used around the clock (especially during wintertime), an organized space is essential to make your life easier. The goal is to get food preparation…
Semi Homemade: Make the Most out of Prepackaged Ingredients
A beautiful kitchen can inspire the chef in all of us. And if you're hoping to cut down on meal-making time, you can make impressive, tasty and even healthy meals with a little pre-packaged help. Whether it's a simple weeknight dinner or a weekend dinner party, you can totally accomplish it with some semi-homemade cooking. One of our main…
Tips for Sprucing Up Your Half Bath
A half-bath is the perfect, space to have a little creative freedom and try something new in your home to make an enjoyable and welcoming space without major renovations. If you want to take your updates a bit further, think about new bathroom cabinets or vanities and a new paint color on the wall to really make…
How To Paint or Refinish Wood Furniture
It’s not uncommon for wood furniture to outlast its finish. Scratches, chips, and daily wear and tear can all compromise the look, despite the structure remaining solid. While replacing your wood furniture entirely is a guaranteed solution, it might not be in your budget to do so, or you may want to hang on to…
Fall Spicy Kitchen Cabinets: Roosevelt Ginger, Regency Spiced, and Nutmeg Twist
There is something about the crisp fall weather that makes us crave the spicy warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger. Think of hot pumpkin spice lattes with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg, gingersnap cookies, and spiced nuts with a sweet hint of heat. In that tradition, we are kicking off the…
The 8 Hottest Kitchen Tools For The Colder Months
Do you want to stay warm and well fed all fall and winter long? With colder weather come some of our favorite comfort foods! Stock your kitchen cabinets and drawers with the hottest kitchen tools for the colder months, and let’s heat things up in the kitchen! Waffle Iron: There is noting quite like…
Kitchen Design Tips for Your New Home
If you're building a new home or completely renovating your kitchen, then you're in for a great time and world of possibilities. Making design choices can be tough, but luckily there's an entire community of designers, friends, and families that can provide helpful tips and recommendations. In terms of best overall layouts, you might consider…
How To Add Autumn Curb Appeal On A Budget
As homeowners, we tend to focus on what’s inside, like beautiful kitchen cabinets, serene wall colors, and comfortable furnishings. But your home’s exterior is where you make your first impression. Sadly, most yards are ignored during the colder seasons. It’s time to change that, and give your yard the attention it deserves! Whether you…