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How to Relax and Put Housework in Its Place

July 21st, 2023
Do you sometimes feel as though you’re losing the battle to keep your home as organized as you would like? As Benjamin Franklin so pithily put it, death and taxes are the only certainties in the world. But Ben forgot about housework. It’s repetitive, physical, relentless and (I can hear my mother here) thankless, and that will probably never change. But maybe the remedy for housework-generate ...

7 Eco-Friendly Updates to Help Cool Your Home

July 19th, 2023
With the hot days of summer upon us — and some areas experiencing extreme temperatures — it’s a good time to assess your home and ensure you’re as prepared as possible for the next heat wave. Here are seven energy-saving steps you can take to help keep your home cool. 1. Fix or Update Your Sash WindowsIf you have sash windows, you already have an early form of air conditioning at you ...

8 Ways to Create a Home That Helps You Recharge

July 17th, 2023
Feeling tired and overcommitted? It’s possible that a few new habits and changes around your house can help you fix that. Here are eight ideas to try. 1. Set Up Inviting Rest Zones Despite research showing that an afternoon nap can good for you, it’s still not seen as acceptable unless you work for yourself or have a progressive employer. That’s a shame, because the benefits of catnaps are m ...

How to Get Rid of Those Pesky Summer Fruit Flies

July 10th, 2023
It’s a common problem: You walk into your kitchen one day to find it buzzing with pesky little fruit flies zipping about your fruit bowl, or worse, floating lifeless in your guest’s glass of red wine. You’re not a slob, and you don’t leave your doors open, so where the heck do these things come from and why? And more important, how do you kill them? Well, worry not. Here are tried and true me ...

How to Create a Cohesive Color Flow Throughout Your Home

July 7th, 2023
Color preferences vary as much as personalities. Some folks love the bright and the bold, while others feel most secure surrounded by neutrals. The good news is that when it comes to color, there really is no “correct” palette. That said, we’ve all been inside homes where an explosion of color created a choppy feel between rooms — and sometimes, the urge to run. A great way to avoid this res ...

5 Must-Have Features for Creating More Openness in a Bathroom

July 5th, 2023
Many people have at least one bathroom in their home that feels a bit small or cramped. But no matter what amount of square footage you have, you can create more physical and visual space within the same footprint by using a few design tricks. As a designer, I’ve applied many of these methods to small bathrooms, but the same principles work just as well in any size space where more openness ...

4 Easy Ways to Help Clients Understand Your Pricing

July 3rd, 2023
A client’s budget and their perception of the value your firm offers can have a huge impact on whether they hire you — and it can affect your professional relationship as the project progresses. That’s why it pays to follow these simple steps from professionals on Houzz to make sure your customers have faith in your pricing and feel confident they’re getting value for money.1. Explain Why Qua ...

10 Tips for Designing a Kitchen That’s Easy to Keep Organized

June 21st, 2023
As the heart of the home, the kitchen is where we gather with friends and family to cook, eat, celebrate and socialize. Spending so much time in the kitchen also means it can easily become messy and disorganized. Fortunately, you can design your space so that it’s easy to find what you need — and return items to their rightful places. Read on for 10 ways to create a tidy, clutter-free kitchen ...

12 Custom Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Kitchen

June 19th, 2023
There’s a lot to consider when designing or renovating a kitchen. To ensure your kitchen meets your storage goals, I recommend researching and budgeting for custom storage during the planning stages. While storage products can be added after construction, working with your pro team and investing in solutions early on will ensure that everything fits, complements your style and satisfies your ...

10 Decluttering Projects You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less

June 14th, 2023
Let’s face it: Clearing clutter doesn’t usually top our list of fun things to do. Sure, the joy of a clutter-free space is something we can all get behind, but finding the time (and the motivation) to make it happen is quite another matter. That’s where quickie clutter clearing comes in. Instead of waiting for that mythical perfect storm of ample time, energy and motivation to appear (spoiler ...

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