Here’s a simple fix to spice-up the look of your kitchen cabinets. By adding glass to selected cabinet doors you can correct that look-alike uniformity of most kitchens. Solid wood doors on cabinets regardless of how beautiful they are can give a monotonous feel to the room. Glass doors on the other hand offer depth and can keep cabinets from closing the space. With clear glass you can showcase collectibles or fine china. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

You’re in a hurry. You need to make coffee and defrost a bagel and your breaker pops. Chances are there are more outlets and lights hooked up to a breaker that can’t handle the load. So how do you know what goes where? This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

The first wave of women entered the building trades briefly during World War II under the emblem of Rosie the Riveter; they were laid off after the “boys” returned home. Women weren’t allowed entry into the trades again until the 1970s. Today women account for less than 3% of the construction workforce. It’s still unusual to find a woman running her own construction company, but here are five women-owned businesses that prove women’s strength in the field. This is just... more

I’m a journeyman-level carpenter, a mason, and I’ve written about construction for a few years now. I was once very scared of the permit process. After years in the construction business, I cannot remember anyone ever complain about how hard it is to build a foundation the right way. But permits, bureaucracy, inspectors – these are the stuff of legendary frustration. I cannot remember any contractor I’ve worked for, any architect I’ve interviewed, nearly anyone at all... more

Fed up with that old beat-up kitchen? Tired of cooking on the only two working burners? No storage or room to maneuver? Or do you just want a kitchen that fits your lifestyle? You know what you want, but you are asking yourself, “Where do I start?” Hopefully, these few tips will help. Getting Started… This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

If lighting is music to the eyes, then lighting fixtures are the instruments playing the tune. Choosing the right ones can go a long way toward creating harmony — and avoiding “off” notes. Just like rock-n-roll calls for drums and guitars while a sonata may be played on a single violin, interiors require fixtures that accurately reflect the composer’s intentions. And you are the composer. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

In some respects lighting for the home is much like listening to music. What good is a sophisticated music system with poor speakers? Music to your eyes is light. The secret is to have exactly the right light where and when needed. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

No longer will consumers have to stand in front of an open refrigerator door letting cool air out, trying to decide what to eat. Sub-Zero Freezer Company, unveiled its Model 601RG, a custom refrigerator with a commercial-looking glass door that lets owners see inside. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →