Polished wooden furniture can be a thing of rare beauty, but unless your pieces are kept behind lock and key, they’ve probably accumulated some scratches and dings. Fortunately, with just a little effort, you can...
Polished wooden furniture can be a thing of rare beauty, but unless your pieces are kept behind lock and key, they’ve probably accumulated some scratches and dings. Fortunately, with just a little effort, you can...
Sterling silver is a precious metal for elegant flatware, serving pieces and jewelry. It requires maintenance to retain its gorgeous luster. Here’s how to keep that shine and preserve the life of family treasures using...
Your appliance colors were stylish when you bought them, but now they are dated. Or perhaps you want to inject some fun, bold color into your kitchen. If your appliances run fine and have plenty...
If your home’s exterior is painted, you know the story: That beautiful paint job begins to show wear and tear after five to seven years, requiring you to repaint. What if there were a longer-lasting...
Children may complain about chores, but studies show that helping around the house benefits kids into adulthood. Kids are less likely to resist doing chores if you start early, but what chores can you assign...
Older homes have a charm and character that’s hard to find in brand-new construction. If you’ve bought one, you may want something different than today’s modern decor. Fortunately, you can freshen an older home’s look...
Workstation sinks are an increasingly popular option in kitchen design. These sinks can improve workflow and efficiency but typically take up more space than standard sinks. Is a workstation sink right for your kitchen? What...
Maintaining consistent soil moisture is vital to keeping the foundation of your home stable. You may need to water your foundation with persistent high temperatures and drought. At other times you may need to take...
You can’t afford shoddy work when high winds or hail damage your roof. Unfortunately, bad actors roofers often exploit besieged homeowners after storms strike. Here’s how to protect yourself and find a quality roofing contractor....
In neighborhoods with a homeowners association (HOA), you may have to get approval for remodeling or landscape projects from the association’s architectural control committee (ACC). What is this committee’s purpose? How do you get approval...
