Many homeowners are passionate - perhaps even obsessive - about maintaining the appearance of their homes. This is certainly understandable for many reasons. However, the same person may be much less concerned with the appearance of their business. While improving the...

Burning wood is the oldest method of heating that is available, and it is still widely used in our day, but the methods for burning wood have changed and it can be much more efficient than it used to be. One popular appliance for heating is a wood-burning stove....

One of the first things a client often asks is how old their roof is. Determining the age of a roof can be challenging since there really is no sticker or MFG date to refer to. While it can be tricky, there are some things you and your home inspector can do to figure...

While some grilling enthusiasts might see it as sacrilege, there is a way to be able to grill year-round, even indoors - electric grills. Of course, using an electric grill you won’t get the smokey flavor that is often important when grilling, but some feel that the...

sSoft-closures are becoming more and more popular in modern homes today. This is because, despite their higher price tag, they offer many real-world benefits over standard hinges. Soft-close hinges were designed to eliminate slamming cupboard doors, so their main...

Everyone has different storage needs and different amounts of stuff, so we can’t give specific suggestions about how much storage space each person needs. But you should have more storage than you think you need for your current and future needs. That will not only...

Many homes now have laminate flooring installed because of its practicality and affordability. But this specific type of flooring can be more challenging to keep in peak condition than tiles or other alternatives. To do so you'll need to keep in mind the following...

Is your kitchen in need of new life? Before you start planning a renovation or adding color through paint or objects that you may not really need, consider another option. One way to breath both visual (and literal) life into your cooking or eating space is by placing...

When moving into a new space or renovating a room for a new purpose, you may find that you have planned the ideal storage space for almost everything, but need just that little bit more. This can be very frustrating if an ideal result is so close. Instead of having to...

It takes more than dressing up a spare room with a mixture of jumbled abandoned furniture to create a space in which your guests feel at home. The best part about some people's day is being able to cocoon up in a cozy bed after a long day. For this reason, bedding is...