It’s becoming clear that you’d really like a kitchen where two of you can cook at the same time. A playroom that’s not the living room. Increasingly it seems like there are too many people and not enough bathrooms. Or maybe you’re looking ahead and want your place to be safer and more usable as
Remodeling your home can be one of the most exciting projects to undertake. Whether you’re thinking about a bathroom update, kitchen overhaul or a new room addition, planning and setting realistic expectations are critical in ensuring your project goes as smoothly as possible. Consider these steps from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Seven tips for choosing a qualified contractor Outside of the home itself, remodeling is typically one of the largest investments you can make as a homeowner. While some projects can be tempting to tackle yourself, many larger-scale projects may require hiring a qualified professional. Because remodeling your home is a big undertaking, it’s important to
Are you among the growing number of homeowners who are choosing to remodel their homes to fit their changing needs, rather than selling their home and buying another one? If so, you’ll soon learn that even simple remodels can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. With that type of investment on the line, it’s important
Visiting a home show can be overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do that it’s hard to take it all in. How do you know you’re seeing the right exhibits or talking to the right people about your project? The West Branch Builders Home Show features 25,000 square feet of exhibits by over 160
What is your most favorite dessert? Pies, cakes, cookies, puddings, icecream, pastries cheesecakes? There are so many to choose from. Before I had my daughter, Kenzy, I could pass up most sweets. I didn’t crave them much. I crave more salty than sweet. You give me a bag of Middlesworth BBQ chips and I can’t
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 NLT A Masterpiece? Really? Receiving Scriptural truth isn’t always easy. We sometimes find ourselves arguing with God—and this is one of those times. Let’s be honest, most
I would argue it’s easier to be chic as you age. At least it’s been so for me, but maybe that’s because I’m just too tired to keep up with all the latest trends. Instead, I find myself gravitating toward a more classic style as I’ve gotten older. Classic is key to a chic look
The season of Lent is upon us again, and with it comes the opportunity to reassess our goals and intentions for this unfolding year. Of course, that can be quite a tall order, and maybe you just want to take a more simplistic, traditional approach to Lent but aren’t sure where to start. Here are
