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The warm weather and blue skies are excellent for outdoor activities, including relaxing on your porch. It’s lovely to have a decorated and comfortable porch where you can enjoy company or sit alone in the calm and quiet. If it’s big enough, you can also entertain on your porch. 6 Ways to Comfortably Decorate Your Porch for Summer Paint the Porch Area Nothing makes your porch more vibrant than a...

The most popular of all remodeling projects, a kitchen upgrade is also one of the biggest investments you make in your home. Yes, kitchens need to be high on function, but they can be beautiful, too. Most people want a space that’s efficient to use, easy to maintain and aesthetically pleasing. They also want a room that perfectly adapts to their lifestyle while offering a big welcome to friends...

Most people’s idea of preparing for summer is investing in a new swimsuit and planning a nice vacation. But beyond the personal perks the season brings, homeowners in Las Vegas should take a little time to prepare their homes for the hotter weather. These simple tips are a good place to start planning for keeping cool and enjoying your home this summer: Service the HVAC System It’s no fun when...

Have you ever had one of those mornings when you can't find the shirt you wanted to wear, the kids can't find their shoes, and – where the heck are your keys? It happens to the best of us! When our homes are disorganized, life becomes more difficult. The good news is, taking some simple steps to organize your home can stop this from happening. Even better, strategic organization can help you live...

When the Las Vegas temperatures rise, thoughts turn to refreshing cocktails and mocktails designed to quench your thirst and please your palate. No refreshing beverage would be complete without garnish, and these herbs can be grown right from your backyard, even in the desert heat. 5 Easy-to-grow Herbs for Cocktails Most of us focus on the liquid ingredients in our favorite drinks but adding...

If you’re like most of us and spending more time at home during quarantine, you can put your free time to good use by tackling some of those home improvement projects you've been putting off. Here are some easy home improvement tasks that don’t require a lot of hardware: Organize Your Closets Now is a great time to take everything out of your closets and thoroughly organize them. Before you start...

With all of us being forced to spend more time than usual at home, it's more important now than ever to make sure our houses are designed with wellness in mind. Luckily, there are a few small changes you can make to ensure your home is a comfortable, healthy space. Start with these simple tips: Create Welcoming Entryway Your foyer is the first line of defense between the outdoors and the rest of...

Organizing your kitchen is a challenge, especially when it comes to the cabinets. It often feels like the minute you finish cleaning them out, they start to get messy again. Luckily, there are some simple organization hacks that can help you keep your cabinets organized for the long-term. 1. Start with a Clean Slate If you really want to organize your cabinets the right way, the first thing you...

Lighting is a critical part of any kitchen design, and pendant lights are sometimes considered the "jewelry" of kitchen lighting. They can create a gorgeous aesthetic that changes the whole look and feel of a room. The right kinds of pendant lights can play a practical role as well. There are so many different options when it comes to pendant light function and style, choosing the best ones for...