Do you ever come across a product that “wows” you or makes your life a little bit easier in simple ways? Do you ever wonder why that product hasn’t always been made that way or ask why someone didn’t think of that sooner? I sure have! Innovative companies like Broan-NuTone LLC relentlessly pursue the next “wow” [...]

Today is a most exciting day for us and our home remodeling project! Our CliqStudios kitchen cabinets arrived this morning and we couldn’t be more excited! The delivery of all 30 boxes was fast and easy. They pulled right up to our garage and unloaded the boxes. We filled most of our garage and they [...]

Last week, when I was telling you about our Kitchen Remodel Progress we had a dilemma about what to do for lighting in our kitchen. It seems that the previous owner added an entire second ceiling across the soon-to-be kitchen and dining room. With the extra layer, it makes putting can lights up difficult. We [...]

With home remodeling, things always get worse before they get better. Below is a picture of our dining room and the new location for our kitchen – by the door. Below is a picture of what the room looks like tonight! Big improvement, huh? Honestly, yes! I can’t believe how excited I am about the [...]

I have only just recently starting purchasing products online. I have not been brave enough to purchase shoes, clothes, or anything of significant value yet. When considering kitchen cabinets, I didn’t even think about shopping online when considering where to buy kitchen cabinets. So anyway we started the process at a big box store, where [...]

I had the opportunity to interview Nicholas Walker, a brand ambassadors for kathy ireland Worldwide about cost effective ways to bring the outdoors in.  The kathy ireland Worldwide motto is “finding solutions for families, especially busy moms”, something we can all appreciate. Nicholas Walker is an award winning designer and often on TV on talk [...]

We will be installing the Amana Tall Tub Dishwasher in our new kitchen. What I am most excited about is the capacity for larger quantity and size of dishes. It is designed to handle some of your larger dishes, like that soup stockpot, skillets, pizza pan, and serving trays! No more hand washing for me! [...]

Our Kitchen Remodel project continues to progress with our newest sponsor, Amana. Since they introduced the first counter-top microwave in 1967, Amana has been dedicated to providing superior product innovations and convenience for busy families. They have done it again with the new Amana® 21 cu. ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator offering features designed to make your [...]

Homeowners want to personalize their homes. As a homeowner, it is sometimes hard to know where to start!  The easiest and smallest room is the powder room / guest bathroom. This bathroom is a space where you can add luxury touches to give your home an upscale and updated look. Luxury Guest Powder Room with [...]

In my last guest bathroom remodeling post, we installed Tarkett flooring and built the base for our countertop. Now, it is time to install the granite countertop and glass tile. Ordering and Installing Granite Countertop A couple weeks ago, we drove out to Medina, Ohio to Justice & Company. They offer the largest selection of [...]

The guest bathroom remodel continues. In my last post, I talked about how we had to remove the old sink, toilet, and shower. We also leveled the floor with concrete and built new walls, replacing the old drywall and built a new wall to make the bathroom smaller. Creating a Sink Base with 2×4′s We [...]