A Guide To Popular Decorating Styles

Transitional What it is: Transitional style pairs the classic, time-tested appeal of a traditional look with the clean silhouettes and understated color palette of contemporary style. By avoiding the extremes of either — such as the elaborate scrolling and...

How To Get Strted Adding A Porch

What Is a Porch?A porch, by definition, is a covered space at the front of a home’s entrance that is at least partially opened at the sides. What makes it different from a deck is that it also has a roof, which is generally separate from the roof of the house. Other...

What To Know About Adding A Patio

Whom to HireFor most homeowners, especially if the patio project is large, is complex or requires considerable preparation work, hiring an experienced landscape contractor is your best choice. If you want something more elaborate, you might also want to...

What to Know Before Starting a Bathroom Project

1. Minimalism (Almost) Never Comes Cheap“Clean, sleek lines” is what my clients ask for. Think single sheets of material, no seams, no handles and no grout lines. The most common misconception I come across is that this is a cheap look to achieve. People are fooled by...

Features That Warm Up a Bathroom in Winter

1. Steam ShowerJumping in a cold shower might be a quick way to wake up in the morning, but if you’re looking for a more soothing experience, consider installing a steam generator for your walk-in shower. This large steam shower designed by ID Studio...

How to Organize Your Bathroom Storage

 Open Shelves or Medicine Cabinets If your bathroom includes a medicine cabinet or open shelves above the sink, consider this prime real estate. The products you keep here should be true daily essentials. Good for: Favorite everyday products like moisturizer,...

Clutter-Clearing Tips for Your Personality

The Classic organization personality Entryway: Piles happen, but you hate them. This year, try adding opaque bins with lids in your entryway so chaos isn’t what greets you upon your return or departure. Also, using a shallow mail tray on your entry table means...

Where Should You Put The Kitchen Sink

1. Use Existing PlumbingIf you are undertaking a low-cost renovation or simply looking for areas where you can cut costs so you can splurge on your countertops or backsplash tile, consider reusing your existing plumbing as much as possible. If your kitchen layout is...

Questions To Ask When Planning Bathroom Storage

 Do I Know What I Need to Store?The best way to begin any storage planning is by assessing the items you need to house. Allocate some time to declutter — recycle any empty bottles, use up almost-empty toiletries and donate towels, jars and accessories you don’t...

How To Remove Dog Smells From Your Home

How to remove dog smells from your home Once you’ve eliminated the possibility of a medical condition causing your eau de dog aroma, it’s time to look at solutions that will have your home smelling great (or at least not like a...