Turn Your Bathroom into a Mini-Escape
The bathroom is a functional space, but it can be so much more than that. Try these simple tricks for transforming your bathroom into a spa-like oasis.
The bathroom is a functional space, but it can be so much more than that. Try these simple tricks for transforming your bathroom into a spa-like oasis.
Looking to boost your daily productivity? Start by taking a look at your morning habits. Incorporating just a few of these into your get-up-and-go routine may help. Say no to snooze. Hitting the snooze button is tempting, but starting your day by procrastinating your wake-up will not set you up for productivity! Set your phone or […]
If there’s a wedding in your family’s near future, you are very likely already knee-deep in dress designs, color schemes and venues. When you’re ready to check wedding cakes off your to-do list, you may be surprised at what’s new and smart in today’s traditional tiered cakes. While white-on-white will never go out of style, […]
It’s vacation time, and the whole family is looking forward to the change of scene. But lake or beach house kitchens are notoriously hit and miss when it comes to kitchen amenities. Before you set off down the road and wind up at the end of your journey with a great bottle of wine and […]
Staging can boost a sale price of a home by as much as 10 percent. The best staged homes strike the balance between lived-in and never-owned. How can you apply that science when staging your home? Look no further than model homes, which draw buyers by blending the form-follows-function principle with the preferences of today. […]
Take a drive around your neighborhood and chances are those solar panels that once seemed so futuristic are becoming a pretty common site. But even if you’re not ready to make the plunge to full-out solar power, here are four ways you can incorporate solar energy into your home, according to the American Home Shield […]
Before you get rid of that so-called “junk,” take a second look. You may be able to upcycle that “trash” into treasure… Turn old mason jars into vases for freshly cut blooms, desk organizers or planters. Old bottles are the perfect choice for decanting hand or dish soaps. Use your favorite wine stoppers for […]
Looking at homes for sale can be the fun part of buying a house. The real work comes when you’re picking a mortgage lender that can give you the best loan for your circumstances. After detailing your income, expenses, down payment and a monthly mortgage you can afford, a lender will run a credit check […]
Compromise is an important part of marriage. From deciding how much to spend on a new living room set to what to watch on TV tonight, compromise is constant. It can also be a big part of retirement conversations. While agreeing on the financial and logistical issues around retirement is great if you can get […]
Kitchen countertops are hard and durable. But certain mistakes can lead to costly damage. To prevent cracks, keep heavy objects away from a counter’s edges and joints. Don’t place extremely hot appliances, pots and pans directly on a counter, even for a short time. To prevent scratches, always use a cutting board when slicing food. To […]