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Bathroom Design Mistakes to Correct During Your Remodel

Bathroom Design Mistakes to Correct During Your Remodel

Your bathroom should be one of your favorite rooms in your home. But a poor design or outdated bathroom can make the room unpleasant and uncomfortable. A recent Houzz article detailed 5 common bathroom design mistakes and how to avoid them. The information was so good we decided to pass it along to our visitors who are considering a bathroom remodel or renovation. Windowless World Any bathroom with an outside view is instantly brighter and more welcoming than dark, windowless

Planning Your Kitchen Space

Planning Your Kitchen Space

When planning a kitchen remodel, homeowners are often inspired by a kitchen they’ve seen in a magazine, on a home design show, or on Pinterest. Choosing materials and finishes may be the most enjoyable part of the remodeling process but they’re actually among the last decisions you’ll make along the journey. The first step, and arguably the most important, is planning your kitchen’s space including the layout and schematic design. Why is it more important than the appliances

Do's and Don't's of Going Green in Your Kitchen

Do's and Don't's of Going Green in Your Kitchen

Going green in your home isn’t just about conserving the environment. It’s also about learning self-sustainability which means learning how to spend and waste less by reusing, recycling, and making your own food and products. Now we don’t expect everyone to run out and buy their own chickens but we can all learn how to re-grow our own veggies and, in turn, save a ton of money. If you’re looking for ways to add more money to your kitchen renovation budget, going green is a gre

The Best Time to Choose Kitchen Fixtures and Finishes During a Remodel

The Best Time to Choose Kitchen Fixtures and Finishes During a Remodel

So you’re finally ready to start remodeling your kitchen into your dream space. You’ve been pouring over Houzz, Pinterest, and all the home design magazines for months, maybe even years, searching for the perfect materials for your vision. You think you know exactly what you want in your dream kitchen, right down to every last decorative detail including the pottery you plan to use in that corner shelf. Planning is great, but now it’s time to take your carefully curated Pinte

5 Home Improvement Ideas to Tackle This Summer

5 Home Improvement Ideas to Tackle This Summer

“Summertime and the living’s easy…” Unless you have some things about your home that need improvement. You know what we’re talking about...that outdated paint color in the dining room, the storage issue in your laundry room, the boring front yard in desperate need of landscaping. And since many have been working from home for months now, those little problems you thought you could put off are really starting to poke at your nerves. Check out five home improvement ideas you sh

Choosing the Right Shade of Blue for Your Cabinets

Choosing the Right Shade of Blue for Your Cabinets

As more and more homeowners are growing tired of the whites and grays of the neutral minimalist trend, colors like blue, black, and green are making their way into kitchens. Blue seems to be particularly popular and we think it’s a great choice for kitchen cabinets because of its versatility and its ability to act as a neutral color when you choose the right shade. So...how do you choose the right shade of blue for your cabinets? We’ve got a few tips to help you. Tried-and-Tr

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