We have lived in our home for nearly eleven years. We have remodeled almost every space, including the exterior, except for the kitchen. When we moved in, we started with basic brown cabinets, laminate counter top, and vinyl flooring. We […] Read More »

If there’s one thing homebuyers love, it’s an updated kitchen. Adding new features and amenities to the kitchen make it more marketable, increase value to your property, and improve your day-to-day life. Even if you don’t plan to list your […] Read More »

Electricity is both your friend and foe, depending on whether you know how to control it and protect yourself from electrical hazards. It is not an uncommon thing to hear that someone had an electrical accident in their home. Electricity […] Read More »

There’s never a good time for plumbing emergencies to occur, and they seem to happen at the most inopportune times, such as nights and weekends. While there are a lot of issues that need to be addressed by a qualified, […] Read More »

There is nothing worse than coming home to a plumbing disaster complete with soaked floors and ruined possessions. However, by combining a few DIY tips with calling a plumber for regular maintenance, you can prevent this emergency from happening. Here […] Read More »

The kitchen cabinet is usually regarded for its practical use, not for its decorative purpose. Because of this, a lot of homeowners tend to neglect remodeling their old kitchen cabinets, which is a shame because great-looking cabinets can actually improve […] Read More »

Whether you have a hoarding tendency or a busy enough life that you unknowingly have insignificant things you still keep in your condo or home bathroom, it is interesting to look at the piles culled out from people’s bathrooms after […] Read More »

With support from the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), the Fuller Center for Housing was the recent recipient of a generous donation of plumbing fixtures from American Standard Brands, a global building products company with headquarters in Piscataway, New […] Read More »

When planning a bathroom remodel, there are some vital things you will need to consider as you create the bathroom you want. A remodeled bathroom should be a joy for you to use, but it is also the main consideration […] Read More »

Why don’t you call the guy? Because you don’t need the guy! You can do it yourself. It’s true, DIY isn’t as hard as some would make you believe. I would suggest leaving the electrical work and the water work […] Read More »

Outdoor kitchens are a personal amenity that have been rapidly growing in popularity among homeowners. Big or small, they have the ability to increase the overall value of your home, make inviting guests for dinners or parties less stressful, and […] Read More »

A kitchen backsplash helps make it easier to clean up any spatters that splash onto your walls while cooking. It also can add a decorative finishing touch to your kitchen decor. But there are a variety of colors and materials […] Read More »

Whenever you are thinking about redesigning your flooring in your house, there are tons of types of flooring to choose from. Flooring options range from wood and tile to stone and laminate. There are many different routes to go but […] Read More »

If you’ve got a serious storage problem in your kitchen and can’t seem to find anything, then it may help you to think about kitchen cabinet reorganization. By organizing your cupboards in a certain way, you’ll not only see that […] Read More »

The holidays are over, the decorations have been taken down (well… maybe), and it’s time to give your house a thorough, post-holiday cleaning. But before you spend a bunch of money on cleaning supplies, take a look at what’s in […] Read More »

I work with both commercial and residential clients, and I’ve noticed over the years that there seems to be an aversion to certain products. This has certainly been the case when dealing with laminates. Many of us remember the laminate […] Read More »

There was some water damage behind the tile in our shower. Although my husband, David, and I didn’t know the extent of it, it was easy to tell by the loose tiles that something wasn’t right. We knew we needed […] Read More »

I recently shared how we removed our old kitchen flooring. Now I’m back to talk about the new flooring we installed. We chose a neutral beige ceramic tile. For the grout, we just picked the closest color. Some people choose […] Read More »

After my husband, David, and I painted our kitchen walls (and then painted them again) and painted our kitchen cabinets and got a new counter-top and sink installed, the next step was a new floor. Here’s what the old floor […] Read More »

Tile flooring can be a daunting task for even an experienced DIY’er. In fact, many people avoid it because of the work involved, but there are some options that can make the job easier. First of all, you have to […] Read More »

In Part 1, I told about how my husband, David, and I prepped our cabinets for painting. Next, it was time to pick out the primer and paint. We shopped around a little for a primer but ultimately settled on […] Read More »