A beautiful, functional kitchen is more than just cabinets. Selecting the perfect countertop material is equally important, but it may be a difficult choice if you don’t do your homework first. Here is a handy guide to help make sense of it all before you buy!   Laminate If you are on a tight budget,…

When we invest in beautiful high-quality cabinets and/or countertops, the last thing we want to do is make a mistake while trying to help them maintain their luster. Typically, the higher quality the finish and material, the more neutral and simple you want the cleaning product and process to be. Although made with a durable…

Maybe you already make the effort to recycle the standard recyclables — cardboard, glass and plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. If you're hoping to kick your recycling up a notch, you've come to the right place. And why wouldn't we want to recycle more materials more often? When we recycle, we're turning waste into new products,…

Are you in a dinner rut? It happens to the best of us. You and your family get trapped in a comfortable routine, and pretty soon, you’re repeating the same five recipes every week. If you need to think outside of your culinary box, consider introducing game meats such as boar, elk and venison into…

The master bath is the perfect extension to the master bedroom. It’s the place to start your day, and unwind later in the evening. From those early Monday mornings getting ready at bathroom vanites, to those lazy Sunday nights soaking in a tub, the master bath becomes a source of balance and calm — when designed…

Are you tired of an old and ugly bathroom? Is your head filled with bathroom cabinet ideas and beautiful backsplash tiles? Do you dream of spa-like paint colors? Updating a bathroom is not as hard (or as expensive) as you may think! Give your drab, outdated bathroom a magnificent makeover, and get the most bang…

You might find that when an elderly parent moves in with you, they have a different set of needs when it comes to daily tasks. While they will, of course, be more than happy to be living with family again, there are certain preparations you can make to be sure they feel completely comfortable and…

When moving into a newly built house, you may find it lacks the character often associated with an older home. Developers sometimes mistake new for modern, creating a contemporary space that may not be suited to its future residents. Although you love the idea of newer construction, you miss all those charming details that were…

Updating a small bathroom doesn’t have to break the bank! With less square footage to deal with you can keep costs low while still creating the bathroom of your dreams. Here are some inexpensive bathroom remodeling ideas to help you get started. Choose Wisely When working with a tight budget, it’s okay to splurge on…

Are you deciding whether to invest in a kitchen table or a kitchen island that can function as a bar? It's time to take a seat at the bar. With a change in lifestyles, many people find that they're using kitchen tables less and less. One of the reasons for this is the social benefit…