How To Choose The Right Size & Layout For Your Outdoor Kitchen

Consider your space, entertaining style and outdoor living needs when determining your outdoor kitchen’s configuration. You’re ready to take your outdoor space to the next level with an outdoor kitchen. You’ve researched grills and amenities and know what features are on your “must have” list. But before you begin buying and building, it’s important to…

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Top 4 Home Renovations For Max ROI

Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most Return On Investment (ROI). Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday…

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Top 6 Stylish Kitchen Sink Setups

When remodeling a kitchen, countertops, cabinets and appliances are all important considerations. But creating the ideal kitchen sink setup shouldn’t be overlooked. Sink styles, faucet finishes, nearby lighting and where to place the sink are among the things to discuss with your kitchen designer. 1. A trio of floating shelves on the wall above the sink…

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8 Kitchen Storage Ideas

Try some or all of these solutions to declutter and organize your kitchen cabinets, drawers and pantry items. 1. Utensil drawer insert. If you care about getting your flatware and serveware in order, check out designer and Houzz writer Yanic Simard’s column from this week. He looks at nearly two dozen solutions and tips for organizing drawers and…

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Before & After Glass Front Cabinets Set This Kitchen’s Style

Beautiful cabinetry, mullioned windows and richly refinished floors refresh this kitchen in an 1879 Pennsylvania home. Kitchen at a Glance Size: 183 square feet (17 square meters) Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Designer: elizaBeth Marcocci of Mother Hubbard’s Custom CabinetryPrior to its renovation, this kitchen in an 1879 Pennsylvania home lacked counter space and had no range hood, and the finish on…

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3 Questions To Ask Before You Buy Your Dream Home

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask yourself the following 3 questions to…

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Know the 3 Zones of Kitchen Storage

Organize storage space around the kitchen’s main activities for easier cooking and flow. “How much storage space do I need?” The trick is to assess what you own and decide how you will store it for convenient access. Carefully consider this challenge because poorly organized spaces often become daily irritations, impeding the pleasure of being…

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Trending This Season: 9 Splash of Color Bathroom Designs

Bright yellow, bold green and sea blue are a few of the colors that give these bathrooms pizazz. While bathrooms decked out in neutrals such as black, white, gray and taupe are trending these days, plenty of spaces are taking a different approach and inserting a shot of color into the bathroom. Here are nine bathrooms with…

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3 Questions To Ask Before You Buy Your Dream Home

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask yourself the following 3 questions to…

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Why A Foreclosure Wave Isn’t On The Horizon

Even though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets. And those high costs on everything from gas to groceries are fueling unnecessary concerns that more people are going to have trouble making their mortgage payments. But, does that mean there’s a big wave of foreclosures coming? Here’s…

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