Summer Is Coming: How to Keep Your House Cool in 2020

Summer is on its way, and it's time to think about making your home heat-proof. Read on to learn how to keep your house cool this year. Now, if heat-proofing your house is turning out to be harder than you imagine, you can always opt for improving your outdoor area, for a more...

Dreaming of summer and sun, and how to Choose the Best Above Ground Pool Size For You

Thinking about putting in an above ground pool? You'll need to know what's realistic for your property. Learn about above ground pool size types, here. There are several things that you'd love to provide for your family to enjoy during the summer months. You might want to add a...

8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Great

Surrounding yourself with a pleasant smell can calm your body and mind. The smell of your home is one of the first things that people notice when they visit. Sometimes, you might not be aware of it because, the longer you are exposed to scent, the less you perceive it. A great smell in your home speaks...

Your Place of Zen: 8 Fantastic Backyard Makeover Ideas

Want to shake things up in your backyard? We've got you covered! Read on for some truly fabulous backyard makeover ideas! The average cost of a backyard renovation can cost anywhere between $7,500 and $10,000. But you don't need that kind of money to do a backyard makeover that breathes new life into your space.

6 Surprising Benefits of Installing French Patio Doors in Your Home

Are you in the mood for doing some home renovating? Here are the 6 surprising benefits of installing french patio doors in your home. Over time, renovations become more desirable to homeowners. As the years past by, modern decor changes, technology advances, and what was once in style no longer is. If your home doesn't already have french...

Show Your Style With These 2020 Paint Color Trends

Looking to give your home a makeover? Include the paint color of the year and these other 2020 paint trends to make sure your home is on point. It's no surprise that the right paint can give your home some serious wow factor. It also shouldn't be a surprise that a tacky color is sure to repulse everyone...

Transform a piece of furniture with paint: 5 things to know absolutely

Tobiason & Rook Construction; Ricco Style There are people who make fabulous bouquets of flowers and others who know how to blow glass. Me, I paint furniture ! A type of DIY project that causes rather lively debates between those who adore the idea of ​​giving a second life to furniture and those who find it unacceptable to paint solid wood. Today I am going...

Designing a Small Kitchen For Entertaining

When you have a small kitchen, designing it to entertain can be challenging. There are ways to organize and decorate your kitchen to give it the appearance of more room. Start by using smaller more compact appliances that give the space more room. Smaller appliances like dishwashers, refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, and garbage disposals are compact and save...

A preview of our new kitchen reveal!

As some of you may, or may not know, we sold our first home and purchased a new one in August. We just managed to move in a few weeks ago. Why the 5 month delay? Because we decided to take the kitchen, dining, and living room down to the studs and remodel. Like...

4 Devices That Can Promote Sleep

Many people have trouble falling asleep, and some people even have trouble staying asleep. This may be the new normal for some working professionals, but not getting quality sleep is unhealthy. Sleep deprivation affects the whole body, and it has long-term effects aside from mood changes and memory issues. Chronic sleep loss and constant sleep difficulties...