This summer, while we were on vacation with friends in that lovely little house in Key West, we all took turns cooking dinner. One day, we had a LOT of leftover sirloin…so we decided to make sandwiches from it. Luke, one of our friends, insisted that we must have “au jus” with the sandwiches to turn them […]

Getting the lighting right in the kitchen is almost like a science; if even one dimmer switch is off, you may miss an entire grease spill on the countertops when you did your last wipe down. When you set the mail down on that grease spot you couldn’t see, ruining a holiday greeting card, all […]

The landscaping of your home is probably the single biggest and most expensive part of a home which many homeowners choose to do completely on their own. It also happens to be the part of your home that your neighbors and visitors see most often. Thankfully, there is an am ample supply of TV shows, websites, and […]

Today’s kitchens are now often seen to be the heart of the home, with many combining dining and living spaces to make the kitchen a more central space that is functional and practical. Therefore, designing the right kitchen for your home requires careful planning and attention to detail. Once you know how you want your […]

Much has been written online about boosting your home’s curb appeal by enhancing the entrance. However, if you are picking out a new door with a fresh lock, don’t think decor only, because the last thing you want to do is make yourself vulnerable for a break in or burglary. In the past, Consumer Reports […]