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It’s a question that begs to be answered and worth delving into. In order to best answer this question we need to take a look at today’s modern families and their lifestyles. We are busier than ever before. Our days are longer than in the past. Today’s school children have longer days with more activities and more homework, perhaps, than those of previous generations. The greatest difference may be that today’s homes consist of, primarily, two working parents/partners.

Open concept floor plans have become very popular amongst homeowners.

A clean kitchen is like a hot shower: It makes you feel so much better. While a daily deep cleaning is unrealistic, it's also not necessary. Here, a guide to when to clean what, and how to do it mindfully—so as to not damage delicate surfaces.

Your kitchen floor, besides being practical and durable, is a major design statement as well. The floor you choose affects every other element of your design and with the variety of materials, colors and textures available today, your choices are nearly endless.

Kitchen cabinets, just like fine furniture, should be dusted or vacuumed periodically depending on the amount of particulate matter that may have accumulated.

When you have plans in place to renovate your kitchen, it is important to make the necessary preparations to ensure food is available and that your kitchen gadgets and personal belongings are protected. Depending on the length and type of your planned kitchen renovation, you may want to pre-cook meals or take extra steps to cover furniture for protection against excessive dust or damage. Continue reading to learn more about the steps you should take to prepare your home, family, and pets for a kitchen renovation.

Are you having trouble choosing the most efficient light for each room of your house? Each room has specific and unique needs for both general and accent lighting. Whether you are redoing a particular room or planning a complete home makeover, the following tips will help you with all of your home lighting renovations.

Your kitchen dishwasher can be a great time-saving appliance. But are you using it properly? See tips on what to do and what not to do with your kitchen dishwasher.

Where would we be without our garbage disposals? Now an integral part of our modern-day kitchens, our garbage disposals keep our kitchens cleaner and our garbage cans from stinking. But let's be honest—we all take our garbage disposals for granted. However, it's time to change that.

Mold growth underneath kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room sinks can be caused by a number of factors. Inadequate ventilation, improper air flow, high levels of humidity, and plumbing leaks are all common culprits. While some levels of humidity are pretty much a given in your home, plugging up those plumbing leaks before they do any more damage can save you money on your water bill and keep mold in check.