10 Kitchen Design Tips from a Pro

Susan Serra of The Kitchen Designer has listed her Top 10 Secret Kitchen Design Tips. Many of which are easily overlooked when designing your ideal kitchen. We also hear she's introducing some new products to the US market, more on that later.

  February 27, 2008 | Comments (4)

Repot in Time for Spring

Plants are a great way to add some life to your home, but do you ever wonder why no matter what you do you just can't keep them alive? Ok, so maybe you water them every once in a while, but when's the last time you repotted? Avoid losing a plant that's been passed down to you or one you're just aching to keep alive. Check out this article from PlanTea, Inc. for some helpful hints on the best way to repot.

There's no better time than the coming of spring to give your houseplants some new life. Check it off your list early so that when it actually starts feeling like spring outside your plants are full and alert along with your mood.

  February 25, 2008 | Comments ()

This Roomfinder Delivers Real Rooms
(which aren't all pretty)

The glossies have such beautiful spreads that sometimes it's hard to imagine how your own home could come close to looking like the magnificent rooms shown in the magazines. If you'd like to see the home environments of everyday people from around the world you can now visit NormalRoom.com and browse kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms of everyday folks. You can also upload your own living spaces to share with everyone else. This site can be a time killer but sometimes looking at other's homes can make you feel that much better about your own instead of worse.

  February 21, 2008 | Comments (1)

Calibrating a Tape Measure

Tape measures are an indispensable tool and absolutely necessary for completing accurate work. But as simple as they are they also require calibration and maintenance. This video from Fine Homebuilding shows you how to keep your tape measure accurate and some tips in measuring in space and at longer lengths.

  February 4, 2008 | Comments (2)