In search of the perfect bedside fixture I've developed a minor obsession with task lights. Versatile and sleek, they are a great fit for the bedroom. For a little eye candy, check out this collection of bedrooms from our house tours. And if you're not convinced, read on for a few reasons why a task light might be the bedside solution you've been searching for... More

We first showed you this modern new smoke alarm a few years ago, but the Kidde Silhouette is now an affordable and more widely available option for your next renovation project. (I'm actually considering swapping out our newish but clunky alarms for these beauties!) More

By now, it is fairly common knowledge that devices that are left plugged in continue to use electricity even when powered off. While its a good policy to unplug devices that are not in use, there are times when that is just not possible, particularly when charging devices like batteries or electric toothbrushes that you might leave to charge when you ar not at home.
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Renovating can be a pretty daunting task for anyone, and trying to find the greenest options can make it even more challenging. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by the task ahead these 10 tips could help streamline your 'to do' list. More

I've lived in some doozies of apartments with the gamut of landlord specials: caked-on paint, leaky steampipes, clanging radiators.

Another feature that was a standard for every single one of them: ugly old light switches. So I learned a trick, and I carried it with me (literally) to each consecutive apartment: More

This week I wrapped up my first bathroom renovation. (Well, almost.) Having never done a bathroom renovation I didn’t really know what I was getting into. I remember thinking, how much could it really cost? This room is tiny! For today’s post I am going to outline all of my costs from start to finish. I realize that each bathroom comes with its own challenges and issues and this is simply one experience. More

Last week, Susan gave us an excellent guide for How To Hire a Contractor where she praises the benefits of word-of-mouth in finding the right contractor. In addition to word of mouth, she mentions several excellent online resources. Next time you have to hire a handyman, plumber, electrician or any kind of tradesman or contractor consider these sites: More

With a tight budget, busy work schedules, three kids and two pets, Nicki and Kennedy managed to completely overhaul their sunroom and breakfast room. And they did it all themselves. In six weeks. And for less than $4,500, new furniture included. How did they do it? More

If you want chestnuts roasting on an open fire this winter season, but don't have a fireplace to do the cooking, there are plenty of alternatives out there. So when Jack Frost starts nipping at your nose, you can get warm next to your virtual fireplace which simulates the sounds of a crackling flames. Isn't technology grand? More

Holiday decor can be fun, but is often gaudy. A simple streamlined design is more befitting for the ritual observance of Chanukkah.Yet, finding sleek modern Menorahs is harder than you think. So after a bit of searching, we've compiled a list of simple, but still interesting, Menorahs. More