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Designing a Kitchen that Works Hard
If you’re looking for ideas on how to make your kitchen more functional and stylish, consider integrating these options into your kitchen remodeling plan.


Safe Can be Stylish in the Bath
When it comes to updating your bathroom, style is most likely your first consideration. But it shouldn’t be! After all, this frequently used room is where most home injuries occur. Luckily, safe can be stylish. Here's how.


Green Bathrooms Save Money And The Planet
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), residential toilets account for about one-third of our nation’s indoor household water use, or more than 2.1 trillion gallons of water a year. Installing a low-flush toilet is a great way to make a local difference that can have a global effect.


Luxury Made Easy: Quick Ways to Update Your Bathroom with Style
More bathrooms today are being transformed into personal retreats where homeowners can unwind and surround themselves with luxurious amenities and spa-like treatments. But, with limited spaces and limited budgets, not everyone can create the bathroom of their dreams. The good news is that homeowners can take simple steps to give their existing bathrooms a sophisticated makeover without paying the price of luxury. Quick changes can make a big difference when it comes to updating your bathroom with style.


Replace Your Home’s Biggest Water Waster
Ready to make your home more environmentally friendly? If you’re planning to join the ranks of those who want to do their part for Planet Earth, the bathroom is a good place to start. Here are five things to keep in mind as you shop for a new toilet.


Protect Your Investment: Caring for Your Mattress 101
Finding the perfect mattress can be time-consuming and cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. But finding the perfect mattress is just step one. You also need to protect your investment to maximize your chances of getting a healthy night’s sleep for years to come. Considering the average American spends more than 2,000 hours a year in bed, it is important to care for your mattress correctly.


Affordable Upgrades Put Your Home’s Best Face Forward
Buying a home is often the largest single purchase you’ll ever make. But after investing all that hard-earned money just to get inside the door, how can you add value to your investment without breaking the bank? Whether it’s customizing to fit your personal style or adding to its durability for years to come, choosing a few affordable upgrades will help you put your home’s best face forward.


Top 10 Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen
Feel like your kitchen is in a constant state of disarray? Organize it with these 10 tips from internationally renowned organizing and time management expert Julie Morgenstern.


Small but Dramatic Kitchen Changes Can Really Make a Difference
You can make some dramatic changes in the kitchen just by focusing on one of the attention-getting trends highlighted at the annual Kitchen Industry Show and Convention in Las Vegas -- the lighting.


Time-saving Cooking Tips for Healthy and Delicious Meals
Our cooking habits have become rushed and as a result, our food and diets suffer. Whether it’s quickly running to the nearest fast food restaurant or casually throwing something in the oven, dinner is now viewed as more of a chore than a time to catch up with family and enjoy a delicious meal. Here are some healthy and time-saving ideas to help you enjoy great food in less time than you think...


Easy Home Remedies for Water-stained Glass
If someone were to ask you what the hardest room in the house to clean is, you’d likely say the bathroom. Sure a little bleach and cleanser will keep the mirror and countertops looking nice, and toilet cleaner works well in the bowl, but what about your glass shower doors?


Simple Tips for Saving Water
When it comes to water conservation, there are many things you can do to make a difference, especially in the bathroom. Daily habits started today will keep water in supply for generations if you follow a few simple guidelines.


Take the Chill Out of Buying a New Refrigerator
Buying a refrigerator can be a chilling experience. When you think about it, it is a pretty big investment of time, money and effort. With so many brands and features to choose from, selecting the right appliance can be daunting. You can make it a more pleasant venture by getting educated about the variety of options before visiting your local appliance retailer.


Quest For Replacement China Awakens Family Memories
When Merry Anderson rediscovered six Mayflower plates in the back of a cupboard that had once belonged to her grandmother, the quest to find the rest of the set began. And she turned to the dish detectives for help.