Outdoor living space is popular – in spite of pretty much all of us spending most of our lives inside a heated or cooled structure of one sort or another; we are still creatures of

Heated floors, heated towel bars and toilet seats (hey! I love this idea!) are trending for many bath remodels. Homeowners love towel warmers; they can turn them on, jump in the shower and have warm,

Do you use your kitchen as an entertainment zone? If so, opening the kitchen up to the dining area and having a kitchen island installed will help with providing space for company while you prepare

What is your favorite bathroom style? If you go on the internet you will see everything from purely practical to sumptuous, elegant palaces to cleanliness. Well, most of us can’t quite aspire to a master

Yes, you still can have a tiled shower in a small bath. Only 40 square feet? That would be about 5 x 9? A half wall can be built with glass filling in up to

And why, you might ask? For many reasons: Finishings wear and need replacing. Your family grew and an addition is needed. You just bought a home, but the previous owner’s tastes were anything like yours!

Have you kept up with the latest shower head technology? Shower heads have evolved way past the traditional spray head attached to the wall. Kohler has a new, advanced rain shower head that actually delivers

No problem! There are many options, but here is one you might not have seen, unless you have  friend already with a tiny bathroom. It’s a corner shower. These are a great solution for that

It is the rare kitchen these days that is used solely for preparing meals. The modern kitchen is a marvel of multitasking; while cooking, parents are usually helping the kids with homework, or checking email.

Whether your bathroom is large or small, it can be made to be both practical and beautiful. It all starts with quality materials and well-laid out fixtures; after all, bathrooms are primarily about the fixtures!

Here are some ideas to update your home:  It takes some time for your fav contractor to schedule a full kitchen upgrade, but here are some things he/or she can squeeze in between those big

There are decks, and then there are decks. What makes a plain deck into something special? Here are some ideas to make your deck unique: Railings: These can be glass panels for ultimate viewing; cable

Creating storage for each family member that uses that bath is key. Individualized storage allows each person a place to store their personal items.  If a master bath is large enough, that can mean separate

Stainless steel appliances never lose their appeal, perhaps because they look great with any color scheme.  Natural hues and soft neutrals, with shades of white and cream are the most commonly selected colors for kitchen

If your kitchen is just “OK”, but not what you really would like, perhaps what it really needs is a surface upgrade. That would mean you could keep the cabinets, flooring, and appliances, but upgrade

That’s why you will probably have your kitchen cabinets replaced at some point in time, especially if you bought an already existing home. Each person has their own cooking style, and that requires the right

Enjoying your yard shouldn’t require a lot of work! With a deck or patio you can create an outdoor living space, ready for use anytime you are in the mood. Adding a covered portion of

Did you know that remodeling is very popular? Hiring your favorite contractor can require planning many months ahead for a large project, such as an addition. Smaller projects, like repairs, can be squeezed in between

Who couldn’t use more storage? Everyone needs an organized storage system, or even just a place to put the clean towels in the bathroom. Here are some ideas: Open the drywall and install shelving inside

These are not contradictory goals! Manufacturers in recent years have been aware of the need for safety features in the modern bath and have been designing and producing products to that add functionality and style.

First, plan! Think of it this way; the planning phase would benefit from taking more time than the actual construction. If you plan well, the amount of time you’re inconvenienced by construction work will be

It’s all relative, right? What you are prepared for determines whether it’s a big thing or not. Many of our Bellinghamsters are avid skiiers or snowboarders, so many are OK with the snow, but for

Exhaust hoods can be a stylish focal point for your kitchen. If you are unhappy with your current hood, either because of poor ventilation or because the style just doesn’t work for you, it may

What’s not to like in extra storage and working space? If you have a few square feet that currently only increase the number of steps from your countertop to the stove or fridge, then maybe

If it has been quite a few years since it was built, and little maintenance has been done on it, you know how frustrating it can be to have various things in your home frequently