FacebookTweetPin1.9k I didn’t mean to fall off the map – we’ve had work going on here (basement tile and carpet), and I’ve been working as well. But I’m here today to share an update to our kitchen remodel plans. Things are coming together, slowly but surely, and I’m feeling a little more under the gun because in my last meeting with my contractor, he said he would be ready to start work around May 10th vs. June 1st, as we had originally planned. Even though it’s not a huge change in timeline, it has sent me into a bit of a panic, making sure I have everything lined up and ready to go. A Word on Custom vs. Semi-custom Cabinets Originally, we met with a kitchen designer from a kitchen/bath company to get a quote on cabinets and help with the kitchen design. Perhaps I’m a little out of touch when it comes to the cost of new cabinets, but the quote for semi-custom cabinets seemed a wee bit on the high side, plus we were limited in the cabinet color options (unless we wanted to pay an upcharge for a “custom color). I have been doing a lot of […]

Every year, we like to do these kinds of posts to basically "review" our own stuff for you after a period of time. Projects, purchases, things you're curious about. Over the weekend, I put a

Sharing my top choices for light oak laminate flooring & a few tips before buying! It is a great alternative to hardwood for many reasons.

Hardwood vs Tile Flooring for the Kitchen When designing or renovating a kitchen, the age-old dilemma of hardwood floor versus tile floori