Instead of warm, fuzzy feelings, Valentine’s Day gives some of us the shivers. After the exorbitant cost of a meal for two at a fancy restaurant (and the extra money you might have to shell out to pay a babysitter) there is nothing left to buy even a heart-shaped box of chocolates, let alone a…

Weekday mornings are often a blur as we rush about, trying to start the day. We resort to cold cereal or a toaster waffle for the kids before school, and grab a banana for ourselves on our way out the door as we head to work. Then the weekend comes and it’s finally time to…

When bathroom faucets begin to take a turn for the worse you can easily replace them with updated fixtures. This DIY project won’t cost you much money at all and can help extend the look and life of bathroom vanities and bathtubs. Refer to our guide below to learn how to remove and install new…

Winter is the perfect time to update the interior of your home. That’s because all the outdoor chores like cutting grass, trimming hedges, and gardening don’t need to be done—giving you the opportunity to turn your attention indoors. So, the next time you’re snowed in, try one (or two!) of these seven simple updates to…

Sticking to your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier can be difficult, especially when you’re trying to cook more nutritiously from scratch. Good intentions can veer off-course when time is short and you and your family are hungry. Stay on track with these appliances that make healthy eating at home easier: Blender A blender is…

Pinterest has given us DIY’ers a lot of inspiration, and most lately we’re coveting the genius ‘Penny Countertop.’ This simple way to update an old kitchen countertop or home bar is as inexpensive as it is eye catching. So where do you start? Just whip out your coin jar and follow this easy guide —…

There are many different flooring choices available for your kitchen — so many it can be overwhelming and difficult to narrow it down to one choice. If you’re like most of us and have a hard time making the right decision, then read on as we compile a list of a few excellent flooring choices…

Are you the owner of a shiny new kitchen appliance? Maybe you were thrilled when you un-wrapped it, but now are unsure what to do with it. Or maybe you’re just looking for a good recipe to try out. Have no fear —we’ve got you covered. Take a look at these three commonly gifted appliances…

Maybe your kitchen looks a little disheveled in the aftermath of holiday hosting. Or maybe getting it in order was on your list of things to do last year, but you never got around to it. Whatever your reason, organizing your kitchen is a great resolution for the New Year, and these five tips will…

Not all home remodeling is costly, but a bathroom renovation will usually run you a couple grand. Big-ticket items, such as toilets and bathtubs, are essential when updating your bathroom but are not cheap. If you’re designing a bathroom on a tight budget read on for our tips on how you can save on your…