Have you ever struggled because of your kitchen lighting? Is it hard to read recipes or do homework at the counter? If so, it might be time to update the lighting in your kitchen space. But what are your options, and do you have to hire an electrician to help? Luckily, there are many great products, including several you can do yourself.
Replace Your Overhead Lights
Consider swapping out your current overhead kitchen lights for a fresh look. Older incandescent bulbs do not put out as many lume...If you’re always short of cabinet and counter space, it’s time to declutter your kitchen. But that’s a chore that seems to get relegated to “someday.” According to Country Living Magazine, the job may be easier if you know where to start. If you want to give yourself more kitchen space, begin by getting rid of the following:
Your plastic container collection. Most of us have far too many plastic containers haphazardly stuffed somewhere in our kitchens, including those empty deli and margarine c...
With the warmer months almost upon us, now is the time to start planning and making improvements to your yard or outdoor space. But if you have a smaller yard, you might feel there isn’t much that can be done with it. This isn’t true!
There are lots of things that can be done with a smaller space. But keep in mind, when designing a small space, it is important to focus your ideas and plan. This plan should include which elements you'd like to incorporate into your yard. Consider the following i...
Would you like to mix furniture and decor design styles in your home but don’t know how? Are you struggling to create a cohesive look with the mix of furniture and accent pieces you’ve accumulated? The good news is you can beautifully mix different decorating styles, like traditional, modern, or farmhouse, to create a stylish interior. Follow these guidelines to design with confidence.
Suffice it to say that no kitchen appliance gets more traffic than the refrigerator, and all that use means it’s prone to mess. The next time your fridge is due for a cleaning, consider using eco-friendly agents that are just as effective as some of the harsher products you’ll find at the store. The best part? They’ll save you some serious green!
Oust OdorsWith varied foods stored inside refrigerators, it’s no wonder the appliances are susceptible to odor. To eliminate unpleasant smells, remove...
Your bathroom is a space you use every day. That’s why it’s important to make these rooms as appealing as possible when selling your house. By giving your bathroom some attention, potential homebuyers will be able to imagine themselves starting their morning in this room.
The fall often brings cozy decor, tasty food, and fun celebrations into your home—but it can also be a time for tracking in wet leaves, mud, and other markers of the changing weather. Keeping up with maintenance in your mudroom or entryway is of the utmost importance to prevent any potential damage to your interior.
If you don’t already have a dedicated mudroom, you can still reap the benefits of upgrading your entryway for the season ahead.
Wipe your feet
The top reason why outside elemen...