When building a house or adding a fireplace, there are lots of decisions to make. The most important decisions are structural or functional like placement of the fireplace (exterior or interior wall) and type of fuel (wood or gas). Many homeowners though, focus on the look of the fireplace, from …
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Kitchen Gadgets for the Holidays?
Kitchen gadgets take up a lot of room in our kitchens but how many do we really use? The real question -- do we need more kitchen gadgets (small appliances) and especially those we only use once a year unless they save us lots of time? My confession is my newest kitchen gadget, my Ninja Pulse …
Kitchen Design: Thinking Outside the Box
Kitchen design is much more than where you place the refrigerator, sink and stove (the kitchen triangle). Kitchen design requires that you know yourself, how you use your kitchen and your preference for easy access with visual clutter versus a tidy, calm kitchen where everything is hidden behind …
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Home Trends Changing for Multigenerational Households
Home trends are changing to support multiple generations living under one roof. We've had in-law apartments for years -- by finishing the basement, putting on a bedroom addition or converting existing space like the family room, when more bedrooms were needed. Home conversions used to be for older …
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Kitchen Decorating for the Holidays
Kitchen decorating starts with the cabinets you pick, the counter tops, flooring and more. Some homeowners picked these out when building their house or remodeling the kitchen. Most of us bought homes where these decisions were already made, and the kitchen works, so you live with what you've …
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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