When it’s time to buy a new dishwasher, the number of options can be overwhelming. How do you know which features are important? Which features are worth paying a little extra for? Which ones can I afford? This last question is probably the first question. Before you...
It’s the peak of the growing season, and hopefully, your kitchen is overflowing with nature’s bounty. Whether it’s from your backyard, your favorite CSA, or the local grocery store, we’ve gathered some of our favorite tips for storing fruits and vegetables. Start...
If you know that your kitchen needs an update, but a complete cabinet overhaul isn’t in the budget, painting the cabinets a new color can give your kitchen the lift that it needs. If your cabinets are strong and in good shape, this is a great option. It’s also a...
Whether you have gardened before or have decided to try growing more of your own food, now is the time to start planning your summer garden. If you start at the right time in the season, you get more out of your garden. We’ve collected some of our favorite tips here...
It just takes a little TLC to keep your washing machine and dryer running efficiently and effectively. Washing Machines It may seem strange that a machine designed to clean needs to be cleaned, but sometimes the inside can get stained and odors can...
Appliance finishes have long evolved to meet current home design trends. Remember the Harvest Gold and Avocado Green appliances of the 1970s (with the wall-to-wall shag carpet to match)? The experience of those once-hot-but-now-not colors made appliance companies...
The Pantone Team actively searches general lifestyle and color trends all year long to choose a color of the year. The goal is to communicate a color message that best reflects what is taking place in the world at the time. Having evolved over recent years, the...
Kitchen renovations can be a lengthy and expensive process. Creating a plan and a budget – then sticking to them – are key to maintaining your sanity during a remodel. These tips will help you plan your renovation and maximize your budget. Set a budget, then give...
Are your kitchen drawers and cabinets overflowing with tools that are never used? It may be time to pare down to the most frequently used items that will meet your basic cooking and baking needs. These six kitchen tools straight from our friends at GE Appliances...
More than a fresh coat of paint, these painting trends can update any space in your home. These kinds of trends are great to try in small spaces like a guest bath or on an accent wall in the kitchen. We’ve gathered some of our favorites here for you. Chalkboard...
Purchasing the right cookware, and caring for it properly, is often not as top of mind as grocery shopping or updating your kitchen décor. While plates, bowls, and mugs often double as décor or statement pieces, cookware is often much more utilitarian, and pots and...
These days everyone has to pitch in and do a load of laundry. Besides, keeping your clothes looking great isn’t a job for someone else; it’s your job. But this may be new territory for you, so I’m going to help you know how to keep the colors from bleeding and fading....