CAN YOU UPDATE WOOD CABINETS WITHOUT REPLACING THEM? HECK YES!  I’m a huge fan of wood cabinets (especially oak). Unlike melamine, thermofoil, and veneers, wood cabinets are almost always SOLID

COUNTERTOP UPDATE IDEAS: HIGH-END LOOKS, LOW-END PRICES Do you want your countertops to look like travertine, marble, or concrete without the MAINTENANCE or cost? Some of my most POPULAR bathrooms

The 8 Most Popular Warm-Toned Quartz & Quartzite Countertops While white quartz countertops are still in style for many of today’s homeowners, a new wave of countertops is on the

5 WAYS TO MAKE A COOL GRAY ROOM LOOK WARMER While I won’t say that gray is entirely outdated, it sure as heck isn’t today’s trendy choice for walls or

LET’S UPDATE THOSE OLE BOOBY LIGHTS There are many light fixtures out there that I loathe – some are glass, some are brass, and most date from the 1980s and

The 5 Best Laminate or Formica Countertops Back in the day (you know, 30 years ago), laminate countertops were the most POPULAR choice for kitchen countertops; you’d be hard-pressed to

The TOP 20 Paint Colors to Update Wood Stains Can’t determine which paint color best suits your wood cabinets or trim? Maybe you want to highlight the beauty of your

GRANITE vs QUARTZ: what are the BIG differences? When it comes to updates that add value to your home, granite and quartz countertops are the top contenders. And while there

How to Update Your Outdated Wood Cabinets Oak cabinets – you love ’em (if you’re a man) or hate ’em (if you’re a woman). And yes, I’m generalizing, but I encounter the

The Best Handles, Knobs & Pulls for Cathedral, Arched or Shaker Style Cabinets  Are you looking for ideas to update your kitchen or bathroom cabinets without spending a fortune? Or

Ideas to Update the Top 6 OLDER Granite Countertops  Is your kitchen being held hostage by fugly granite countertops from the 1990s or early 2000s? Are you wanting to update

Tips to Make Your Fireplace Look More Modern Is your fireplace outdated and boring? Have you been wanting to do a remodel, but can’t afford a full makeover? If so,