It's winter, we've had the house in Arizona for two years now so it was time to clean the dryer vent. What should have been an easy project has turned into a mess and I'm not happy about it. All I had planned to write about in this blog post was how to clean a dryer vent. Instead I feel like I'm …
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Home Design Trends & The New American Home
Once a year housing industry professionals come together for the world's largest home show. In fact there are several shows but the two biggest ones are the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) and the International Home Builder Show (IBS). It's hard to demonstrate home design trends on the convention floor …
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2017 Home Color Trends to Inspire You
A few years ago I had trouble finding photos of kitchens with bright, bold colors. That's no longer true as you'll see from the amazing photos captured at the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Show, currently underway in Orlando, Florida. These home color trends are exciting for someone like me loves (really …
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29 Ways to Stay Warm Indoors During the Winter
There are many things to love about winter but living in a cold house isn't one of them. Everyone has ideas to help you stay warm during the winter. For fun, I decided to gather these ideas into a list to show you more creative ways to stay comfortable this winter. Yes, there are a few of the usual …
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How The Meaning of Home is Changing
Our homes have always been a sanctuary, a place where we could go to escape whatever was happening in the world. Today I fear that our lives are changing and so is the meaning of home, in more ways than we might think. This is one of my articles that's very personal. I've been thinking about how …
Save Money & Bubble Wrap Windows
When you realize there's a draft coming from your windows, you might think about new windows or storm windows if you have older, wooden windows. These are the traditional solutions to reducing unwanted air flow, to stop cold air from outside getting into your home. New windows are the right long …
