Home Hygiene Tips
January 2, 2024Taking care of your home is as important as taking care of your body. Cleaning and disinfecting your home helps reduce your risk of infection to keep you and your family healthy. Use these home hygiene and health tips to maintain a clean, comfortable environment. Understanding Why Good Home Hygiene Is Important General home…
Read more ›Most Common Metal Fabrication Processes and Applications
April 24, 2017What Is the Metal Fabrication Process? | Fabricated Metals Used in Product Making | Industries That Use Metal-Fabricated Products | Everyday Items Made from Metal Fabrication Processes In every household and working environment, metal plays a major role in how people operate. From appliances and light fixtures to desk tools, chairs, and utensils, metal is…
Read more »Interior Design Q&A: Matching Countertop to Existing Decor
April 3, 2017Question. I want to change the kitchen countertop. I have stainless steel appliances, natural oak color cabinets, and light gray speckled floor. Should we match the new counter to the cabinets, floor, appliances, or something else? Thanks. Answer. When choosing new countertops for your kitchen, you might want to start by setting a budget. Your…
Read more »Interior Design Q&A: Sofa Selection for Den with Knotty Pine
April 3, 2017Question. I have a den with knotty pine walls. They are aged and golden orange. I have a Berber carpet that is cream colored. What color sofa and recliners would accentuate this? I like neutrals and solids. Answer. I would have to see your space before I could give you an exact color choice. Sofa…
Read more »Interior Design Q&A: Make Cabinets Stand Out
March 6, 2017Question. I have cherry stained cabinets with a coffee glaze along with black granite counter tops. I am looking for a good color to make the cabinets stand out. The kitchen is open to the great room, which has deep burgundy, gold, sage, and steel blue. The floors are light maple. I want the color…
Read more »Interior Design Q&A: Wall Color for Gray Carpet and Black Furniture
March 6, 2017Question. I just moved into an apartment.ย The walls are now white (boring) and the carpet is medium gray color. My furniture is black leather. What color should I paint my walls? I like dark green, red, or earthly tones, I should say. However, I do not think that matches very well – what do…
Read more »Interior Design Q&A: Practicality of Wood Flooring in Kitchens
January 3, 2017Question. Recent water damage has us updating a 1996 kitchen. Replacing vinyl flooring with possibly wood (we like the look/affordability of ceramic, but not its noise/hardness). What is your opinion on the practicality of wood floors in kitchens? Prefinished, engineered, etc? Cost is a factor. Existing cabinets remain (pickled oak, โpinkishโ), & white appliances. We…
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