Picking the right faucet and sink that match the overall kitchen décor and deliver a reliable long-term service can be tricky. In fact, selection of adequate kitchen fixtures may even come across as a form of art to an inexperienced homeowner. The market is constantly growing with the introduction of innovative materials and hip designs,…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully removed the old, ugly and dated tiles. And if you read my previous entry, you did it without damaging the drywall ;). So now in a perfect world, you’re ready to start tiling. Well, not so fast. Drywall is so delicate. You’re bound to be left with cracks and holes (divots) after…
The kitchen needs to be well-lit, that much we know is true. This is why the lighting in your kitchen is very important. Lighting creates the mood of your kitchen, so your choice of lighting: the shade and shape, will change the way your kitchen looks dramatically. Things to consider are the height of your…
A well-stocked pantry is like money in the bank. There is never a doubt as to what’s for dinner because you have everything you need to make dinner right before you. Well sort of. The can of tomatoes you need is some where in there under that box of pasta you’re pretty sure you bought…
In this article details a step by step how to instructional on how to remove an old tile backsplash without causing severe damage to the drywall. Removing an old tile backsplash can seem like a daunting, maybe even infeasible task. There are questions like, ‘how do I begin to remove this wall essentially tiled with stone? If…
For those of you that have been reading my blog and following along, (Thank you!) you know the challenges I’ve been facing in the kitchen. My kitchen started out as this blue dungeon. I was stuck in a state of “Smurfdom.” I hated my kitchen. It lacked order; functionality, but most of all, it lacked appeal. Lets face it…It was ugly!…
So I finally did it…I just couldn’t take it anymore. It was painful…the walls…the blue tiled walls were closing in on me. I came home one day after work and I went out into my garage and that’s when it happened. I saw “Big Zeek” (yep…that’s right, my hammer has a dude’s name) laying out…
One of my favorite decor sites for color inspiration is Decor Pad. I searched it for hours on end in search of the perfect picture that spoke to me. Made me say, “Yes, that’s my kitchen!” But sadly, I didn’t have that aha moment. After many nights of paint in my eyes and hair, the…
(New here or missed a post regarding my home remodel? Start HERE.) You know it’s been a while since I’ve updated you on my home remodel and I do apologize. I know where I left off I was trying to figure out how to organize my room and closet, revealing my Bedroom Secrets. And the fact of the matter…
In honor of February’s Pinterest Room of the Month being the Kitchen, I figured I’d kick off the month with a few cleaning tips I picked up and have tried in my kitchen. These deep cleaning tricks and tips are simple and won’t cost much nor take up your entire day to complete. 1. Ovens:…
