The traditional “heart of the home,” the kitchen offers a lot of potential for household innovation—especially when it comes to appliances. Whether you’re looking to get rid of the visual clutter or increase your home’s efficiency, there’s bound to be a way to give your kitchen a jolt. If you’ve been thinking of renovating your […]
Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling Articles
3 Essential Elements of Choosing a New Kitchen Faucet
Whether or not you consider yourself a cook, your kitchen faucet is always there for you. From rinsing pasta to washing dirty hands, you rely on it. But maybe it’s not working quite the way you want. Or the faucet you chose 15 years ago is looking a little outdated. So, how do you choose […]
Not Just a Luxury: Whirlpool Bathtubs Improve Your Health
Whether or not you have had the pleasure of sitting in one, everyone’s heard about how relaxing whirlpool bathtubs can be. A whirlpool bathtub, however, is not just a convenient luxury. It’s a genuine way to improve your health. Their magical combination of heat and massage power can do more for your body than you […]
4 Things to Consider When Choosing a New Toilet
A comfortable, functioning toilet is something many homeowners take for granted, but it’s also a necessary part of a well-lived life. So when your toilet stops functioning the way you need it to, it’s time to start looking for a new one. While cost and quality will obviously be important factors in determining the toilet […]
3 Common Kitchen Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid
Your kitchen tiles have begun separating from the floor. Your lighting only works over the island. And your friends shoot you skeptical looks when they come over for dinner. Guess what: it may finally be time for that kitchen remodel you’ve been putting off for years! However, unless you’re a renovation expert, your first step […]
4 Things to Consider When Putting In a New Shower
There’s nothing better to help you relax after a stressful day at the office than a long, hot shower. So when your shower stops working, we understand that you’re going to want to get a new one installed as soon as you can. But before you make any decisions, it’s important to think about what […]
Is My Bathroom Dated? – Part Four: The 1970’s to 1990’s
When it comes to home renovation, homeowners are frequently advised to focus on their bathrooms. Your bathroom or bathrooms can make or break a house during refinancing or selling, which makes it all the more important to keep them fresh and modern rather than old and dated. Simple components like wallpaper, toilet style, and even […]
Is My Bathroom Dated? – Part Three: 1960’s & 1970’s
It is not uncommon to find some older homes with bathrooms looking twice as old. This is notable through the difference in the color scheme and the fittings used. If you have a bathroom dated in the mid 1970’s, you notice that there is predominant color used on the bathtub, sink, toilet seat and cistern. […]
Is My Bathroom Dated? – Part Two: Post WWII
The end of the Second World War brought about a dynamic change in America’s housing industry. Due to the great depression of the 1930’s, the housing industry had collapsed and this created a gap that resulted in a great demand for houses after the war. In the immediate post-war years, around the 1950’s, the dream […]
Is My Bathroom Dated?- Part One: Victorian
The tendency for older homes to have even older looking bathrooms is a common problem. Luckily, it can be remedied using the right tools and resources, without destroying the original character of the house. Homes with Victorian-style bathrooms can look old and outdated if they are not properly kept up, but replacing and reviving a […]