It’s a great time to get organized and clean up from all the clutter that accumulates during the year. So while you’re trying to figure out where to start, let’s talk about how to get organized in all the spaces of your home. From your kitchen, to your living room and playroom. These ideas can…
by guest author Katie Canfield As both a designer and as a student of yoga, I have learned that the feeling of zen is not a luxury in life, but a necessity. Zen is a sense of peacefulness where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of life, and take time for your…
It feels like we’re constantly preparing for guests for a wide variety of occasions. From Christmas gatherings to “big game” parties to Memorial Day barbecues, many of us find ourselves playing host to large groups of family and friends several times a year. If you’re anything like, well, almost everyone in the United States, you…
by guest author Katie Canfield When I say “wood panelling” do you cringe and get flashbacks to your parents’ 1970’s basement with orange shag carpet? Well, let’s fix that, because adding a wood panelling design to your home can quickly add valuable architectural detailing and really upgrade your space.
by guest author Katie Canfield More than ever storage has become the number 1 priority in kitchen design. Kitchen cabinet organization can make or break your cooking experience, from at-your-fingertip spice arrangement to finding a spot for that twice-a-year roasting pan. Last week I headed to KBIS in Orlando, the country’s biggest kitchen and bath…
Doing a home maintenance project on your own seems like a great idea…until it’s not. Things that looks simple on Pinterest can become complicated, cumbersome and sometimes even dangerous tasks. Not only can a DIY-gone-wrong cause more problems in your home than you started with, but it can also put your health at risk. Emergency…
As a homeowner, you probably have a long list of projects you want to accomplish eventually. From fixing that dripping shower head to finishing the basement, your home project list likely includes a wide range of tasks from simple to complicated. When you’re ready to start checking items off your to-do list, though, you might…
That Pinterest project sure looks appealing, doesn’t it? That unused-closet-turned-mudroom, kitchen cabinets turned from drab to fab, even a new-brand vanity in the bathroom: those DIY home improvements (do it yourself) look so easy to tackle when you’re scrolling through before and after photos. But what did it take from Point A to Point B? Are…
When winter rolls around, the number of completed home improvement projects plummets as predictably and as quickly as the temperature outside. The cold weather makes it challenging to conduct work outdoors, making it hard to build decks, power wash homes, repaint, seal driveways and perform so many other essential home maintenance tasks. Homeowners go into…
Winter vacation is supposed to be a relaxing time, a worry-free week or more away from home, building new memories with family and friends. Why should you have to worry about your home while you take your family on a dream winter getaway?