With the transition to warmer weather and longer days, you may be itching to prepare your dwelling for the months ahead. Spring offers some bountiful opportunities to work on your home and update its appearance both inside and out. The following are some spring renovation project ideas that can boost your home’s functionality and aesthetic. Say Yes to Kitchen Improvements A kitchen remodel may sound like a costly and major renovation project for spring. However, a few little tweaks can turn your kitchen from drab to fab in no time. If you don’t feel like getting new cabinets, there are...

Open kitchen shelving provides handy storage and visually expands a kitchen space. A popular kitchen trend is to remove existing upper cabinets and install open shelves in their place. The shelves are often found in the form of floating shelves. Floating shelves may have traditional brackets, which are seen. We love the new industrial look of these shelf brackets.  Photo: The Original Granite Bracket Brackets can also be hidden in the wall before Sheetrock goes up so that the finished result gives an illusion of floating. The brackets are installed in such a way that you never see the bracket...

We believe the kitchen is the heart of the home. Therefore, in the midst of the house party season, you may be looking at your kitchen and wondering how it can work better when you’re the host. Entertaining comes with its own set of challenges and needs, and if you have guests over often, it may be worthwhile to adjust the form and function of your kitchen to account for a crowd rather than simply for your immediate family. We have given you seven ideas to consider when creating a perfect party kitchen. Open the floor plan Nothing stifles the atmosphere of...

  Photo: HGTV If you are thinking of remodeling your basement, there are plenty of ideas out there. You could turn it into an extra bedroom, a home theater or a playroom for your little ones. If you are looking for something fun and functional–how about adding a wet bar? A wet bar is basically galley kitchen meets bar. It usually includes the common kitchen elements: cabinetry, countertop, sink & faucet with the occasional appliance; all with the intention of serving family & friends. It is meant to be a fun, relaxing place where adults can lay back over a...