If you’re planning to hang pendant lights on a vaulted or sloped ceiling, you have come to the right place. We absolutely love tall ceilings, and vaulted or sloped ceilings can make a space look bright and open while also allowing some great opportunities for drama in a home. While the tall ceilings make a great statement, they can also bring more complications when…
If you struggle to keep your house as clean as you would like it to be with both dogs and little ones - we can relate! Keeping your house clean is hard enough even if you only have dogs or kids around, but when you have both, the amount of cleaning you feel you have to do could be an olympic sport. Since having four dogs - 3 of them over the age of 13 - and a toddler in the house, finding efficient ways to keep things clean became a necessity. With a little one on the floor all the time and running around…
Decorative wreaths for a front door are one of the best ways to instantly dress up or refresh your home’s exterior decor. Adding a wreath is a cost-effective and beautiful addition to any entryway. With nearly endless options for all seasons, holidays, and personal preferences, it is not hard to see why…
Move over traditional laundry baskets and hampers, rolling laundry carts are taking over in the home! Whether you know them as a rolling laundry hamper, laundry bin, or by some other name, these genius wheeled contraptions can make doing laundry a little more enjoyable - and who doesn’t appreciate that? In fact, in recent years we have noticed a trend in clients that are remodeling their laundry rooms… they are specifically requesting spaces for rolling laundry carts. No longer are we lugging around heavy laundry hampers full of dirty clothes or…
When it comes to construction projects, having the right floor protection for surfaces is incredibly important. Covering flooring can help to reduce anxiety of having a variety of people through your space and the mess that often comes with any home remodel project. There are numerous times during construction when flooring protection is essential but…
Everyone has likely enjoyed the comfort of one of the most popular home accessories out there, but have you ever wondered - what IS a throw blanket? If you have - don’t worry, you’re not alone! Throw blankets are one of my favorite gifts to give and to receive, because they can serve both functional and decorative purposes throughout a home. There’s nothing quite as cozy as curling up in your favorite spot with a throw blanket wrapped around your legs to keep you nice and cozy. So, you’re probably wondering what differentiates a throw blanket from other types of blankets…
Thinking of the best stocking stuffer ideas for the men in your life can be hard sometimes! I have noticed that often men don’t have a long wish list for Christmas, which means I end up having to work harder to come up with creative gift ideas. Especially when looking for something that is inexpensive but will be still be seen as valuable to the receiver, it can feel overwhelming. If you have seen my other gift guides, you probably know that I am all about practical gifts. When it comes to shopping for stocking stuffers for men…
Snow has arrived which means you need the right snow removal tools to make your life easier this winter. As beautiful as snow might be, it also adds a lot of complication to our daily lives: shoveling, snow blowing, cleaning off the car, dealing with ice dams, and frozen locks are just some of the things we have to face each day during those cold months. If you’re gearing up for the longer winter this year, you might be wondering how to best plan…
While shopping for hardware for my own home I realized that mixed metal cabinet knobs and pulls aren’t the easiest to come by! As someone who gets a specific design idea in my mind and then wants to make it happen, I was on a search for two tone cabinet hardware that would be the perfect fit for my vision. See, I had always had a dream of having green cabinetry in my home and it just so happened that I found the perfect place to use that beautiful color. Of course green pairs so beautifully with the warm tones of brass and gold…
I think DIY closet systems are one of the best gifts we have received from the organization gods! We have tried out many DIY closet systems over the years when working on home remodels, new builds, and creating new spaces for clients. After designing and installing different closet layouts with different client’s needs in mind, we have a few favorites that we found to be functional, practical, attractive and cost-effective. Whether you’re designing a small closet, a walk-in closet, or a closet that takes up a whole room - if you’re anything like me, you like to have control over your the design for your space. You want to plan…
On the hunt for completely unique bar sinks to complete the design of your wet bar? We made an impulse decision to add a wet bar to our second level family room while in the process of building our home. It was the right time to do it, but because it was made as a last minute add-on, the decision for the layout had to be made quickly and I rushed to throw together a basic design. After that moment I had time to then start dreaming up the specifics of the bar, and instantly began the search for a unique wet bar sink to…
The first snow fell today in Minnesota which means, it’s time to get out that electric snow shovel! If you’re new to the electric snow shovel world, then you’re going to be glad you found your way here. We are not strangers to having to remove snow. As Minnesota natives and owners of multiple properties, we often find ourselves clearing snow from many walkways, sidewalks, and porches after each snow fall. After years of shoveling the old fashioned way…
In the past some may have turned up their nose to the idea of bathroom fans with lights when planning a remodel. Today, with the amount of options available it is easy to find quiet and attractive fan and light combinations for any bathroom. Especially when it comes to remodeling smaller bathrooms, having a bath fan/light combination is a popular choice among our clients. It is a budget-friendly and functional choice that can brighten up their space without adding…
These days I keep hearing people saying they want to find ways to make their mailbox more secure. According to the United States Postal Inspection Service, in 2018 alone they arrested nearly 2,500 suspects for mail and package theft. If you have ever experienced mail theft, then you know how important it is to find ways to try to protect your mail. Looking for the right solution to add security to your mailbox…
As the weather gets colder you can stay toasty warm wherever you are with one of these decorative space heaters by your side! I am a person who does not love the cold and has always needed to have a space heater in my office or near me when I am working to avoid getting a chill. Over the years I have had many space heaters come and go that were functional, but definitely not what I would call ‘aesthetically pleasing’. One day, I was over at a…
If you’re wanting to answer the question “What is the best wireless driveway alarm for me?” then you have come to the right place! Many of us have experienced being surprised by an unexpected visitor or have even experienced loss from theft on our property. After an experience like that, adding another layer of security around your home can help bring peace of mind. Wireless driveway alarms are a smart DIY…
Everyone has someone in their life who appreciates a practical gift. When shopping for the woman who has everything or someone who prefers not to have lots of extra stuff around the house, practical gifts are a great option. Whether it is a birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day or another reason you’re celebrating, we all want to make sure to give something that will be money well spent for the people we care about! When it came to the way I grew up, practical gifts…
Wondering where to buy a mirror for your bathroom vanity, living room, bedroom? You have come to the right place! “Where should I buy a mirror?” is a question I often get from people who have a specific vision for a mirror but have been unsuccessful in finding “the one”. Searching for the right mirror can often take some shopping around, and when my go-to local spots (anyone else love Home Goods?) fail to have exactly what I am looking for I know I can always turn to my favorite online stores. After years of shopping online, I think I have nearly perfected my list…
When shopping for your new bathroom, have you considered choosing a bathroom vanity with an integrated outlet? Choosing this style of vanity has been a trend we have seen over the last few years. Having the ability to plug items into an built-in electrical outlet within the vanity itself is a practical way for people to save space in tight or older bathrooms. It has been especially popular for women with multiple hair tools because…
Sometimes it seems like everyone is moving in a new home and coming up with creative gifts for each person can feel like a lot of work - but it doesn’t have to be! Home is where we spend so much of our lives and that’s why moving into a new place calls for a celebration. I love being able to choose a unique gift that matches the individual personality of …
