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To Replace or Fix – How to Care For Your Wooden Fence

On March 15, 2021 / Backyard Living, DIY Projects, Fences, Homeowners Guide

A well-maintained fence can offer more than security and privacy. It can also add value to your home by making your yard attractive. The rustic look that a wood fence offers can be a perfect complement to most landscaping designs. However, you need to know how to care for your fence if you want it to last a long time. Caring for your fence is not as complicated as it sounds. You can always hire someone to help with the fence upkeep and repairs. But with the proper know-how and the right tools, you can also do it yourself.

Dedicated Kitchen Beverage Bars That Are Fun & Practical

On February 24, 2021 / DIY Projects, Homeowners Guide, Kitchens

Dedicated kitchen beverage bars are meant for large kitchens with plenty of space, right? Not at all! There are plenty of beverage bar ideas out there suitable for kitchens of all shapes, sizes, and designs. The only thing limiting you is your creativity. Some may argue that having dedicated kitchen beverage bars aren’t necessary for the home – but they can be useful when designed properly. Kitchen beverage stations are an excellent way to help you keep your kitchen neat and organized.

How to Design a Main Bathroom For Your Family

On February 10, 2021 / Bathroom, Home, Homeowners Guide

Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or you’re looking to remodel your main bathroom to make it more family-friendly, there are several things you’ll want to consider before you take on the project.

Designing a family-friendly bathroom means that you’ll likely have to put the design on the back burner, at least in some aspects. That’s because functionality needs to take precedence when designing a bathroom that everyone in your family can utilize. For instance, you may need to include a traditional bathtub instead of a fancy jacuzzi-style tub in your main bathroom to accommodate your small ones who still enjoy a nice quiet bubble bath.

Beautiful Kitchen Design Ideas That Are Always Popular

On January 21, 2021 / Homeowners Guide, Kitchens

Whether you are getting ready to sell your home or you’re just looking to freshen up your house, coming up with kitchen design ideas can be a tad bit tedious. Luckily, it certainly doesn’t have to be. Trendy kitchen design ideas are great for homeowners who have decided that they’ve found their forever home or those who are looking to beautify their kitchen before selling. Here are 10 timeless kitchen design ideas:

All You Need to Know About Sink Faucets

On January 6, 2021 / Bathroom, Homeowners Guide, Kitchens

Sink faucets can play very little or a significant role in your kitchen and/or bathroom design. It all comes down to your overall aesthetic. While some designs focus on the big and the bold, others pay very careful attention to every little detail. However, there is much more to your kitchen and bathroom sink faucets than you may realize. Not only do you have to focus on design aesthetics, such as faucet style/type and finish, but also factors such as flow rate, and types of aviators used. Also, there are new sink technologies like motion censored faucets and sanitizing faucets.

Five Favorite Countertop Materials for Any Kitchen

On November 30, 2020 / Home, Kitchens

They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. After all, it’s where most of the action happens, and nothing bears the brunt more than your kitchen countertops. That’s why you need to select not just a visually pleasing material but also a functional one. Discussed herein are five of the best kitchen countertop materials in Maryland.

Handmade Door Decorations to Usher in a Happy Holidays

On November 15, 2020 / DIY Projects, Home

There is no denying this has been a crazy year. So, maybe you’re thinking about holiday decorating a little earlier this year to spark some joy around the house. And, maybe with budgets a little tighter, more time on our hands, or just something to distract the kids, you’re considering doing some DIY. Here are a few door decorations projects to add some fun to your front door.

Did You Know Our Design Center Helps With These?

On October 26, 2020 / Home, Homeowners Guide, Recent Projects

It is called the Kitchen and Bath Design Center, so we understand why one might think that is all we do. While we definitely specialize in both of those, that isn’t all we can do. Our experts have helped homeowners with a lot of custom projects. Just like kitchens and bathrooms, no household is the same. Yes, houses can be similar but our lifestyles can vary from homeowner to homeowner. That is why we are happy to help with making the most of your space. Here are some other projects our design center can help you with.

4 DIY Woodworking Projects to Get You in the Fall Spirit

On October 7, 2020 / DIY Projects, Home

As the weather begins to chill and the holiday season is fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to get in the spirit of fall. And, to heck with store-bought Halloween and fall-inspired home decor. We know you would rather make them yourself (it’s more fun that way too). So, take a weekend with the family, head out to the garage, and get your hands dirty with some DIY woodworking projects. Here are four fun projects that can all be finished up in the span of a “fan-less” football game.

Is Your Exhaust Fan Rated for the Size of Your Bathroom?

On September 22, 2020 / Bathroom, Homeowners Guide

This might seem like a small part of your bathroom but exhaust fans can make a big difference. Exhaust fans help remove moisture from a room. Which, we all know bathrooms create plenty of. Fans also help eliminate and control bathroom odors. Not just the ones you are thinking of though. This includes reducing fumes from cleaning agents too. Essentially, they help with indoor air quality. However, not all exhaust fans are created equal. That is why we want to make sure you have the right exhaust fan for your bathroom.

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