• Painting

    How to get the look you want for less when renovating your kitchen

    The kitchen can be one of the most expensive and time consuming areas in the home to renovate. But if you are thinking about starting one, or are right in the middle of creating your dream kitchen these these tips might help you on your way. How to get the look you want for less when renovating your kitchen   Decide on a budget and stick to it. The amount you have to spend will determine everything from the materials you use to the appliances you choose.   Keep it simple. The more elaborate you make your kitchen, the more…

  • Home security

    The Kitchen Cabinets Arrived In a Rain Storm!

    Hi, Everyone; this is part 1 and part 2 of what happened with my kitchen cabinet delivery last Friday. If you haven’t read anything yet, please start from the beginning. Please click the link below to access part 2. Part 2 Begins Here   Common Laurel. The Kitchen Cabinets Arrived in a Rainstorm? Must you *always* be so dramatic?   Thank you for asking. I’m fine, thank you. How are you doing? ;] As for dramatic? The answer is: Yes, I must be as dramatic as possible within the confines of honesty. Anyone who’s read my blogging guide knows why.…

  • Home Décor

    Kitchen Ironmongery is Threatening to Pull Me Over the Edge

    Hi Guys, Get it? PULL me over the edge. hehe   No, Laurel, I don’t get it. What in freak’s name is kitchen ironmongery? Is it some evil being who’s threatening to destroy your kitchen?   Well, no. However, if it were about ten days ago, I wouldn’t have gotten it either because that was the first time I began to see this word! How is that possible? Okay, peeps from the UK, please stop snickering and calm down! Thank you. ;]   Ironmongery is the English way of saying “hardware.” In days of yore, all hardware was made of…

  • Painting

    A big reveal…plus a peek at how I’m styling my glass kitchen cabinets!

    This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Did you hear the news? No, my kitchen isn’t quite finished so I don’t have that reveal ready just yet (although it is starting to feel so cozy because I’ve been styling my glass cabinets!) … but believe me — this reveal is even better than a kitchen, so much more exciting! Y’all … this February I’m going to be a …. grandma! My empty nest won’t feel so empty any more! My daughter Courtney is having a baby!  You can watch the adorable announcement video on Instagram here.…

  • Home Renovation

    5 contemporary and functional outdoor kitchen ideas

    Are you an outdoor person and love to spend time in the exteriors trying to keep the indoor kitchen heat at bay? An outdoor kitchen would be the best option to spruce up the exterior of your home. Come summer and you have all those outdoor parties to arrange in close intervals. A covered outdoor kitchen is what you need to entertain your guests. It will save you from the trouble of carrying everything indoors. Moreover, you can deck up the cooking space with a grill and bar counters. Here are some of the favorites to pick to create a…

  • Plumbing

    The Importance of Good Ventilation in the Kitchen

    When it’s time for kitchen remodeling in Needham, you have plenty of choices to make. The most common to consider are the appliances, flooring, cabinets, and countertops. However, one area many homeowners overlook is the kitchen ventilation. These systems are one of the most crucial elements in creating a safe, comfortable environment with your kitchen renovation in Needham, MA. Remove Carcinogens from Your Home   One vital role of your kitchen ventilation system is to remove carcinogens from your home. Some cooking processes create carcinogens that are released into the air. Breathing these harmful carcinogens regularly can contribute to cancer.…