When the new super bonding glues first came out, they were hailed as the best thing since sliced bread. Until someone got their hand stuck to the breadbox.

Super Glue is indeed great stuff, and certainly can create a secure bond. But when that bond is between your fingers and something else, or the glue is a puddle on your kitchen counter, a wet paper towel isn’t going to get you very far, because it will be stuck to it, too Continue reading →

Granite is not only the hardest material available for countertops; it’s also the most expensive, with prices starting at $60 a square foot. Though adding granite countertops to any kitchen can be quite costly, they remain the premiere choice in many new and remodeled homes. The beauty and warmth offer an aesthetic appeal that can’t be found in other countertop materials.

Granite does cost more than other countertop materials, with the majority of the price coming from labor costs Continue reading →

Now?as much of a challenge as it was to do all of that pitching, organizing, and cleaning, how do you maintain it and not let your stuff overwhelm you again?

There are some easy steps to take?and they just take moments a day. Please don’t email me and tell me you?re too busy to do this because of your special situation?everyone can find the time to take 15 minutes a day and maintain their home in stages Continue reading →

One of the simplest ways to start planning your bathroom remodeling is to tour other bathrooms to get bathroom remodeling ideas. Pay attention to what you like and don’t like. Scoop out friends’ bathrooms when you visit, tour houses for sale, check out design magazines, and cruise the Internet for inspiration. Ask yourself questions to generate your own bathroom remodeling ideas.

Do you want a soothing bathroom for relaxation or a practical, functional bathroom for busy mornings? If relaxation is your goal, try separating the space into areas to pamper you Continue reading →

Linens and Things is a store that specializes in everything linen! Really, it is like a home store with so many options for everyday uses and even the extravagant uses of everyday things. Other stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond and Bath and Body works are similar in what they carry. But, let us talk about linens n things first.

This store, like the others offer many products. Most of these have to do with the home Continue reading →

Make Space At Home

Clear out excess furniture and accessories from the interior of your home as much as possible. If a piece of furniture is too big for the room, or is crowding the room, put it in storage, have a garage sale, or give it to a deserving charity.

This also goes for decorations, oversized stuffed animals, and other items that you may have collected over the years. Anything that takes up space should be considered, and if it?s not necessary, you’ll want to clear it out Continue reading →