There are plenty of freestanding tubs out there that make excellent centerpieces for a big bathroom remodel. But if you’re looking for a real show stopper, you can’t beat vintage copper bathtubs. These huge, burnished beauties make an incredibly bold statement in any bathroom and add a little Victorian (or better yet, Old West!) flair […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips
Doing A Big Decor Update? How Shopping With Uttermost Can Save You Big Time
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In an era where big name celebrity designers (and big name celebrity price tags) are becoming the norm even in chain stores, it can be all too easy to blow your budget on a name or logo. But having a well designed, beautifully decorated home doesn’t have to break the bank – you just have […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
Do’s And Don’ts For Your Next Bathroom Remodel
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Unless you’re planning on staying the same home for life, any major remodeling or renovating you do should have an eye not only to your own tastes, but also toward increasing the value of your home. Especially if you move fairly often, making sure that you get most (if not all) of your investment back […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Need A New Bathroom Vanity? Why Not A Dresser! How Repurposed Furniture Can Make Your Bathroom Shine
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Dec
Dec
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – I love buying furniture second hand. It’s like the pieces you find at a thrift shot, flea market, or just on the side of the road come pre-installed with a heaping helping of personality and potential. After all, if you only paid $5 for […]
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I can admit, I’m pretty tough on sinks. I hand wash dishes, scrub pots and pans, have unreasonably hard water, and am a bit of a butterfinger – so you can imagine my joy when I heard about a new kind of sink that’s resistant to staining, scratching, and chipping. It’s made of a material […]
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Most standard bathtubs have a wall mounted faucet – but if you’re upgrading to a big inset tub like a whirlpool – or especially a freestanding tub – it can be difficult to line up your new fixtures with traditional style hardware. Not only that, but keeping your tub stuck to a wall can really […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Small Renovations To Make Your Bathroom Shine: How A New Tub Filler Can Be A Game Changer
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Major remodels can be prohibitively expensive no matter what room you’re doing them in. When you’re looking to update a whole area, the price and scope of a project can get out of hand pretty quickly. But sometimes you’ve gotta do something to keep your home looking fresh – and little details really can go […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets & Furniture, Kitchen Sinks, Lighting
Rustic Cottage Design For A Truly Comfortable Kitchen
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Kitchen remodels have always been the strangest ones for me. You see, I really love to cook, but cooking is messy, and splattering spaghetti sauce on a kitchen that otherwise looks like it belongs in a magazine doesn’t quite sit right with me. A few years back, a relative of mine did a whole kitchen […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Lighting
Shed Some Light On It: How The Right Lighting Can Make Your Kitchen Come Alive
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Nov
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It used to be that kitchens were places reserved solely for food preparation, off limits to guests and family members alike. Food was served at a set time in a separate room; whatever magic went into making it was a mystery to the people eating it. But the modern American kitchen is a very different one. With […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
A Better Way To Heat Your Home: Eco-Friendly, Self-Contained Biofuel Fireplaces
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Growing up, I remember spending long evenings in the winter camped out around the fireplace at my grandparents’ house. I’d spend hours curled up by the fire reading, soaking in the heat and just enjoying watching the dancing of flames. But if you don’t already have a fireplace, installing one is all but impossible – […]