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Incorporate These New Trends into Your Kitchen Design
The kitchen is a bustling hub of activity for many families, serving as a gathering spot for meals, food preparations, homework sessions, and great conversation with friends and family members. If your kitchen is in need of an update, consider incorporating a few trendy features to give your space a new look. Check out a few of the emerging trends in kitchen design that you can use in your own...
Prep Your Patio for Outdoor Entertaining with These Must-have Elements
With its breathtaking beauty and cooler weather, fall is an ideal time for an outdoor party. While nature will decorate your fall party with colorful foliage, adding a few specific features will make hosting an outdoor party more convenient and enjoyable. The following are some essentials that will get your patio ready for entertaining: Ideal Patio Features for an Outdoor Party A Patio Grill...
Create a Home Coffee Station with These Ideas
If you like to start your mornings off with a steaming cup of coffee or love to relax in the evenings with a delicious tumbler of iced coffee, a home coffee station is a must-have addition for your abode. Check out a few tips and tricks to help you create a picturesque area perfect for making an amazing cup of joe. 1. Repurpose Pieces to Create Your Coffee Station Utilize an empty area of counter...
Cross These Tasks off Your Home Maintenance Checklist This Fall
With all of the hype about spring cleaning, many homeowners forget to complete their fall home maintenance checklist before winter arrives. In fact, we believe that tending to these maintenance tasks is perhaps more important in the fall than after the winter. Before you get wrapped up in the holiday season, take a few hours to address these issues in and around your home. Clean Out Your Gutters...
Utilize These Tips to Create More Space for Your Parents in Your Home
Parents moving in with their adult children can be a fantastic experience — especially when grandchildren are involved. The opportunity to create new memories together is priceless and one of the best experiences a family will have together. This inclusion does create a few spatial obstacles to overcome, however, as additional adults in a home can make the space feel cramped. Here are a few smart...
Follow These Tips to Make Your Yard Safe for Small Children to Play In
Whether you’re expecting your first child or watching your little ones grow, you always want to ensure your home is a safe space for them to play. Although many parents do a great job of baby-proofing the interior, some forget to make their backyard baby-friendly too. Here are some great ways to ensure your backyard is as safe as possible for your young ones to run around: Tips to Make Your...
Plant These Low-maintenance Vegetation this Fall
While most people think of spring as prime gardening season, fall is a great time for planting also! Not only does the cooler weather make gardening more comfortable, but it’s also better for your plants. Here are a few reasons to do your planting during fall this year: 1. Fewer Maintenance Demands In the fall, a plant’s roots don’t demand as much water because it isn’t as hot. You can simply...
Consider These Materials for Your Outdoor Kitchen Countertops
The materials you choose for your countertops will dictate not only the look of your kitchen but how long your countertops will last. When choosing outdoor countertops, pay attention to the durability of the material. You should also consider other factors, such as price, the overall style of your home and ease of maintenance. Popular Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Materials Granite Granite’s...
Follow These Tips to Design a Stunning Craftsman-style Kitchen
It’s hard not to love the Craftsman style kitchen. Its intricate cabinetry, nature-inspired color palette and artisan details give the room a warm, comfortable vibe that family and friends are instinctively drawn to. The Craftsman Kitchen A fun fact about the Craftsman kitchen is that it’s more of a modern concept, rather than based on historical Craftsman houses. Here are some of the main...