Americans spent a whopping $128.5 billion on sustainable goods in 2018. To reduce waste, many of these products are utilitarian by design. By skipping needless packaging and flourishes, fewer resources are used than in more traditional items. As a result, the minimalist aesthetic has jumped in popularity, as it’s function-over-form … [Read more...]

Your countertops are one of the biggest and most noticeable features in your kitchen. Because of this, you have to choose a countertop material that'll stand out and complement the rest of your kitchen. And two of the most popular materials are quartz and granite. But when it comes to quartz vs granite, which choice is better? Here's what … [Read more...]

Even though windows are a functional part of the home, they add enough aesthetic value that they can impact how much a home is worth. If you don't consider what your windows look like, you could overlook a key element of how your home feels to others. If you're feeling like your home is a bit dreary, consider some new window decor. Here … [Read more...]

If you love to entertain and spend time outside, an indoor-outdoor living space is a perfect solution. These welcoming spaces combine the comforts of home with the beauty and freedom of being in nature. In order to create the most appealing space, you need it to flow. Read on to learn how you can create a seamless space that combines the … [Read more...]

Would you like to have new kitchen cabinets? Are you concerned about the cost? Professional cabinet refacing ranges from $1,000 to $9,000.  If you wish to replace the cabinets, the cost can range from $4,000 to $20,000. What if you could get the same look for a fraction of the cost? There are lots of kitchen cabinet ideas that you can create … [Read more...]

In 2018, US homes used 232 billion kilowatt-hours (kWH) on electricity for lighting. The right lighting adds elegance, energy, and usefulness to all of our home spaces. Recently, traditional table lamps and ceiling fans have given way to artistic minglings of warm lights coming from floors, ceilings, and bookshelves. There are three basic … [Read more...]

Most people look forward to returning to a quiet and peaceful home after having a long and tiring day. However, this isn’t always possible for those of us who live in busy metropolitan areas. Children screaming while playing, neighbors playing loud music, speeding cars and dogs barking constantly are all part of modern living. All these … [Read more...]

There are lots of steps you can take to update your house so that it has a higher resale value. One of the best things you can do, though, is to redo your bathrooms. If your home has modern, well-designed bathrooms, it'll be much more enticing to potential buyers. You might be at a loss as to how to update your bathrooms, though, especially … [Read more...]

While all types of water heaters perform the same function, they do not do so in the same way. Since different designs of water heaters operate in unique ways, they have their own set of characteristic pros and cons. Whether you are building a new home or looking to replace an existing water heater, you should know the differences between the … [Read more...]

Window treatments have been around for a while. Take curtains, for example, which you can trace back thousands of years to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire! Clearly, people have long enjoyed the practical and aesthetic benefits of hanging curtains and blinds! That said, back in the day, window treatments probably looked like rags and … [Read more...]