You’ve seen them in home design magazines—beautiful state-of-the-art range hoods—and secretly swooned. But are these kitchen beauties worth the investment? How do you know if a range hood is right for your home? Here are a few things to consider: Ventilation Is Key First and foremost, it’s a matter of ventilation. Proper ventilation is…
How to Recycle Kitchen Items After Demolition
After a kitchen demolition, there are a few ways to go about recycling used items. Almost everything, from your kitchen appliances to hardwood floors, can be reused or recycled, and can even earn you extra cash. Plan ahead and you could give back to the environment, donate to your community, get some free money, and…
Laundry Room Makeover: 5 Ways to Achieve a More Efficient Space
Our laundry rooms come in all shapes and sizes. Some are as big as a bedroom, while others are tucked away in a tiny hall closet. No matter its dimensions, there’s always room for improvement. Creating an efficient and well-appointed laundry room will not only make doing laundry easier, but quicker as well. If…
Kitchen Lighting: How Do I Create a Plan that Works?
Good lighting is important for two reasons: it increases the functionality of a room and makes it more comfortable. These two factors are especially necessary in the kitchen because it’s the place we cook, eat, entertain, and even do homework. Being able to see is essential for doing all of those things! So how…
How to Install a Glass Tile Backsplash
Do you feel like taking on a relatively easy DIY project this weekend? If so, check out our 7 easy steps on how to install a glass tile backsplash. Step 1: Select A Tile And Get All Of Your Supplies The first thing you want to do before starting your glass tile installation project is…
7 Ingredients for Designing the Perfect Bathroom
You can see your dream bathroom in your mind but now you want to make it a reality. Bringing the perfect bathroom to life can seem overwhelming, but with these six ingredients you will be on the road to sinking into that spa bathtub or enjoying the rain shower you’ve always wanted. 1. Level-Headedness It’s…
Eco-Friendly Bathroom Trends: 5 Easy Ways to Go Green
Our bathrooms are probably the most visited rooms in our homes. Showers are taken, teeth brushed, toilets flushed, and faces washed all throughout the course of a single day. Have you ever stopped to think about the environmental impact your family’s daily bathroom habits have on the planet? If not, here are 5 eco-friendly…
Top 5 Ways to Help Keep Your White Kitchen White
What is it about white kitchens that we all love? Is it the fact that it goes with everything or maybe because lighter spaces can visually make rooms feel larger? Whatever the reason is, if you have a white kitchen, we’re sure you’re wondering how you can best keep your white kitchen looking pristine and…
How to Install a Recycled Tile Backsplash
With recycled tile you can mix different colors and textures to create a unique backsplash that is also eco-friendly. We love the look of recycled glass tile—which is the result of melting down raw glass from bottles and adding color. Despite the extra steps needed during installation to ensure marks don’t show through the clear…
6 Ingredients for Designing the Perfect Kitchen
The weekend is here and you’re ready to tackle that long awaited kitchen remodel project. But before you embrace your inner designer and run to the store to invest in new kitchen cabinets and paint, you might want to slow down a bit and pull together a true plan of action before making a huge…