Most of us would love a large, roomy kitchen, whether for cooking daily meals, hosting large gatherings, or simply as a comfortable location for hanging out with our family and friends. When you are shopping for a home however, you often have to start playing the give-and-take game, and an expansive kitchen may fall to the wayside in favor of …
Post Pandemic Design Trends
There’s no denying the long term effects the Coronavirus pandemic has had on every aspect of our lives. From how and where we work to how, and whether, we shop and dine out, many of us had to make sweeping changes in our day to day lives. For months on end we longed to have everything go back to normal, …
Design Trends That Aren’t for Everyone
When your home is in need of a refresh, it can be tempting to jump on the newest and most popular design trends. However, not all trends are meant to stand the test of time, and not all popular design crazes will work in all homes. Even professional designers who are touting the latest and greatest in color, textiles and …
Repair or Replace?
When you have a large ticket item that is starting to show signs of age, or is no longer functioning the way it is supposed to, it can be difficult to decide if you should sink money into repairs, or if it is a better idea to cut your losses and replace the item completely. While this has always been …
Pandemic Inspired Home Design
The pandemic changed a lot about the way we live, work and play, and as it turns out, it also changed a lot about what we look for in a home. Being forced to spend more time at home, more time cooking for ourselves, sharing space with our family, and homeschooling has made many of us reevaluate what we need …
A Beginner’s Guide to Composting
Were you one the many people who got really into backyard gardening during the pandemic? Or maybe you’ve always been an avid gardener, and the quarantine period just gave you more time to enjoy your hobby. The recent increase in backyard and patio container gardening goes hand-in-hand with another phenomenon that is growing in popularity – composting! Composting involves saving …
The Pros and Cons of Gas and Electric Appliances
When it comes to the debate of things that run off of gas versus their electric counterparts, most people have a preference, but they may or may not be able to explain why. For some of us its simply a matter of what we have gotten used to, and what we have the most experience with. If you’ve only ever …
Kitchen Countertop Trends for 2021 and Beyond
Kitchens have always been a central part of the American home, a place where family and friends gather for informal meals, cooking lessons and important conversations. This has become even more true recently, due in large part to the Coronavirus pandemic, which has kept so many of us at home more than ever. More importantly, the pandemic has forced many …
When and Why to Replace These Kitchen Items
We all want the things in our kitchen to last as long as possible – we want to get our money’s worth out of things, and no one wants to be constantly shopping and and keeping track of what needs to be replaced. Most of the time if an item is still functional, we wouldn’t think of replacing it. However, …