More than a place to cook, eat, and do the dishes, today’s kitchens have evolved into the top hangout room in the house. Creating a kitchen community fell out of fashion in grand homes built in the 1800s. Even middle-class homes, constructed after World War II, eschewed family gathering in favor of narrow kitchens with no seating area, save for a formal dining room. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Despite the return of metal and chrome, primary red and lustrous ebony, the kitchen power tools of this millennium are high-tech wonders that share a retro look but nothing more with their vintage counterparts. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Today’s gardening trend suggests turning the outback into an outdoor den — a gracious extension complete with living areas, covered seating, and a choice of water features that range from a hot tub in a gazebo to creating a wetland haven for frogs and fish. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

If your home, office, or commercial facility was constructed after 1970, it came equipped with ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles. These GFCIs are located in your kitchen, bathroom, garage, or any place where water and electricity are in close proximity. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

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Spring is here! So while planning and planting your garden, you may want to update your lawn furniture. Today’s gardens and patios are more than just a place to eat at the picnic table for the occasional barbeque. Gardens are outdoor rooms. Here in the Pacific Northwest the evenings are long and what a better way to enjoy those long evenings than sitting in a comfortable chair. One of the most comfortable and timeless chairs for your outdoor room is the Adirondack. This is just a preview...Read... more