Kitchens have always been the heart of a home. One of the most popular kitchen design trends is the open floor plan. Now these open kitchens are being integrated into the larger living space in new and exciting ways. Kitchens are being decorated like other rooms in your home and coordinated with …
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7 Remodeling Tips for Aging in Place
We're getting older with 10,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age every day, yikes! We're healthier and many older people are working beyond the traditional retirement age of 65. Most people want to stay in their homes so it's important that we all learn about aging in place. …
Where’s Your Microwave – Counter, Wall or Drawer?
Can you remember when you got your first microwave? The first microwaves sat on the countertop, and came to market in 1967 under the Amana brand which is now owned by Whirlpool. We bought one of these early microwaves but only trusted it for defrosting whatever we were making for dinner. Today I …
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Home Automation is Changing How We Live
Home automation is changing how we live, in ways we don't recognize. When starting to write this article, it seemed like home automation started with microwaves and coffee makers that would have your coffee ready when you woke up ... with the early integration of electronics into home …
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Kitchen Islands Offer Function & Flexibility
Kitchen islands are one of the most practical additions to today's kitchen. Most new homes come with kitchen islands. Kitchen remodels when there's enough space, often include an island. Maybe you're wondering why because it wasn't obvious when my husband (yes) wanted to design our new kitchen …
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Avoid Emergencies & Fix Hidden Hazards Now
Do you think everything in your home is secure? What happens when you bump into something, or someone bumps into you? You react instinctively to adjust for the bump, putting a hand out to steady yourself or grabbing a plant or bookshelf that looks like it might tip over. If you weren't home and …
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