Family members are aging all around us, and even with our own home renovations, many people in their fifties, sixties and seventies are thinking about what they can do to stay in their homes as long as possible, and "age in place." Walk-in-tubs are considered ideal...
The responsibilities that a homeowner has are virtually endless. Keeping up with them all can be quite a chore but it's also totally worth it in the end if you avoid costly repairs in the long run. With the heat of summer knocking at everyone’s door, many homeowners...
If you’re thinking of remodeling or restyling your home this summer or fall, you’ll obviously want to choose a style that will still be “in” and on-point in a year’s time. Redesigning is no easy task and often times harder on your wallet than your stress levels! The...
When remodeling a kitchen, it’s important to utilize your space wisely, while putting your personal style touches on the room. The point of kitchen remodeling is to create a space that enhances the look and feel of your home. More than that, it can increase the value...
Slowly but steadily, it is getting hotter, and while the kids may not notice the temperature rise a few degrees, you probably can’t stand to be outside in the sun for more than an hour or so. That means it’s the perfect time of year to tackle some indoor projects....
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control reports that each year, about 120,000 babies are born with a birth defect. While we ourselves aren't planning to have any more children, we have lots of friends who are still trying and considering. But with each year...
A lush, green lawn is a beautiful thing. When the weather is nice, a green lawn is the perfect place for games, picnics, and long, peaceful naps. However, a lawn not properly maintained rarely looks so inviting and rich ― in fact, it might even be dead. During the...
After getting married or deciding to move in together, many couples face the conundrum of melding their individual, personal styles into a cohesive motif. He or she might be the love of your life but that doesn’t necessarily mean their design style quite lines up with...
Your usual household to-do list most likely consists of daily chores like vacuuming, washing dishes, and clearing the kitchen table. But what about chores that have to do with maintaining your home, like changing air filters or flushing the hot water heater? You’re...
When we are planning our holiday vacations, we tend to look for places where we can relax and take a rest from the city’s noise and rush. If you're like me, you work hard day and night, which is part of the entrepreneurial life. But that also makes it all the more...
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