Guest Blogger #340, Entry #912, January 22, 2012 Most people assume a greener home requires extreme measures like armoring your house with clumsy solar panels and sticking a windmill on your front lawn. However, reducing the amount of electricity you use can be equally as effective as generating new energy. In fact, there are plenty…
Guest Blogger #299, Entry #839, December 16, 2011 If you think dark-wood cabinetry and nude floors and countertops are where it’s at when it comes to kitchen design, you need to rethink your strategy. That look is so two years ago! Heading into 2012, kitchen design is all about clean lines, bright colors, modular storage,…
Guest Blogger #257, Entry #763, November 15, 2011 Many home insurance policies require recipients to calculate the value of a home and its contents. It’s usually simple to assess the value of a home and its property — this information is available in public tax records. Calculating the value of a home’s contents can be…
Guest Blogger #247, Entry #750, November 9, 2011 You’ll likely pay a pretty penny for many of the kitchen appliances on this list, but don’t let that stop you from creating the kitchen of your dreams. If you are willing to spend the money on remodeling your kitchen cabinets or countertops, you’d almost be foolish…
Entry #711, October 19, 2011 Every year Americans are using more energy than needed, and not taking advantage of energy savings dollars that are available. October is National Energy Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate it, then learn how to get more money back into your pocket? Today, I interview Karl Zellmer as…
Guest Blog #81, Entry #532, May 24, 2011 It’s always a treat to find eco-friendly ways to improve your lifestyle and the Earth at the same time. Especially in the kitchen, where food, running appliances, and still keeping the aesthetics beautiful can often be a challenge. Today, our Guest Blogger Isaac, gives you tips for…
Guest Blog #61, Entry #496, April 15, 2011 In your home, the appliances are some of the most expensive parts of your home, as well as one of the costliest parts to keep up with! Why is it that appliances seem to always have maintenance issues? One reason is because homeowners don’t always do the…
Entry #443, March 10, 2011 When you think of plastic, do you think of the water bottles that people needlessly toss away, or do you think of gorgeous KitchenAid plastics used to beautify kitchens world wide? Believe it or not, plastic are making great innovations in your kitchen. Instead of thinking of plastic for only…
Entry #282, September 21, 2010 In a week I will be flying to Madison, Wisconsin, home of Sub-Zero/Wolf manufacturing plant and the Westye F. Bakke Training Center. I can’t tell you when my love affair began with high end, quality kitchen appliances… it may date back to my pink Easy-Bake oven days…yep! That had to…
Entry #247, August 17, 2010 In kitchen design, the use of color is sometimes stayed away from. Although, in modern trends the use of color has made a huge return back to kitchens and dining room spaces. I found some kitchens that command your attention, and would be a joy to cook in. From the…
Entry #38, March 11, 2010 On Christmas Eve, 2009, my husband, three kids, and I moved from a 3600 sq. ft. house to a 2000 sq. ft. house in hopes to live near better schools, work, and capitalize on spending more time with the family. We found a charming 1987 house that has great potential,…
Entry #6, September 20, 2009 As influenza, viruses, and allergies run rampant in our everyday lives, we quickly run for the medications. Whether your sneezing and watery eyes are caused from sickness or your environment… these tips won’t make your house the culprit! Dusting: Move appliances, furniture, and large items that collect dust beneath them….