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Kitchen
10 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas on a Budget
Do you love the idea of a kitchen remodel but not the hefty price tag that comes with it? Then good news: you are in the right place. Here, we are sharing our top kitchen remodeling ideas on a budget. 1. Make a Plan for Your Budget Kitchen Remodel Freewheeling is fantastic for a road…
Roofing
Take a look up at your roof. Whether you see roofing shingles, metal panels, clay tiles or another sturdy roofing material, you probably think that barrier is the only thing that safeguards you from nature’s elements. And while your roofing material does most of the work to keep your home dry, there’s another lesser-known component…
Other Home Projects
No VOC Paint: Why It’s the Best Option for Your Health and Your Home
Whether you’re redecorating your living room, finally covering up the screaming lime green you painted the bedroom, or just doing a little touch-up, there’s more on the line when you repaint your home than simply adding some beautiful color. The paint you choose affects your health and the environment, too. Conventional paint contains pollutants called volatile…
Kitchen
Everything You Need to Know About Range Hoods
Range hoods can be a quick, affordable way to hip up a kitchen on a budget, but with so many models and styles, they’re not always easy to parse through. There are so many questions. What’s the best brand for your wallet? What’s a downdraft range hood? We heard your queries ringing across the internet…
Flooring
Eco-Friendly Wood Flooring: The 6 Most Sustainable Choices
Many homeowners today seek sustainable, eco-friendly hardwood flooring for their home. What is it that makes some wood flooring sustainable, and puts others on the “do not buy” list? What Counts as Eco-Friendly Wood Flooring? For starters, sustainable wood is legally sourced. In 2008, the U.S. banned the import of timber from illegal sources —…
Bathroom
When we built our home two years ago, I told the designer that the bathrooms weren’t my first priority. Since we had limited resources and a tight budget, I planned to DIY our bathroom upgrades later, when it was more realistic. Now that time has come. I’ve been focusing on designing a beautiful guest bathroom, and…
Siding
Vinyl siding elicits strong opinions from homeowners. Supporters praise its energy efficiency and easy maintenance. Cleaning it with a hose is simple, and it usually doesn’t need repainting. But what if you want to paint your siding? Maybe new siding is too expensive, or you’re not happy with the limited colors available. Can you repaint…
Other Home Projects
Everything You Need to Know About Decorating with Plants
As far as decorating trends go, plants are king in all kinds of spaces right now. Decorating with plants is something I’ve really enjoyed doing in my new home. My husband jokes that our living room is slowly becoming a green house, which I take as a compliment! If one day the corner of my living…