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Few places in your home are as dangerous for children as your kitchen. The room is full of drawers and cabinets that can pinch fingers, plus outlets and appliances that, if left unattended, can put your children at risk for shocks. Do we even need to mention all of the sharp tools in your kitchen? […]

Children are curious by nature, and as parents, we don’t want to stifle that. Play and imagination are essential to your child’s body and brain development, but we do want to provide a safe home where they can play and learn and grow. Some of the most dangerous things in your home are electrical and

When you bring a new baby home, that sweet little bundle is your top priority. Right now, baby boy is as safe as can be, but in the blink of an eye, he’ll be mobile. Have you thought about how you’ll protect him when he’s taking his first wobbly steps? What about when he’s a

Have you ever walked into your living room, kitchen, or bathroom and suddenly realized that your space is outdated? It can happen to even the best homes eventually, but once you begin to see your space as old, it’s impossible to see it as anything else. When you remodel your home, you can do a

Large, central light fixtures can make a statement in a room, or they can end up collecting dust if they don’t adequately serve your purpose. If your goal is to use one, large fixture to light a space, you might end up disappointed. To achieve the best lighting, you need general, task, and accent lighting, which

If you’ve ever been in a beautifully decorated but poorly lit room, you’ve no doubt discovered the impact that lighting has on a space. After spending hours, weeks, or even months perfecting the design of your room, make sure that your install lighting that will make all of your favorite design elements stand out. Once

There really isn’t a room in your home that couldn’t benefit from recessed can light, but the kitchen and living room are two top candidates. If your room feels dim, but you want to create the illusion of a larger, cleaner room, or if you want to have a dramatic impact on the ambiance of your

As often happens with home décor, ceiling fans come in and out of favor as decades pass. Many potential home buyers cringe when they see a ceiling fan, focusing on the cost of removing it rather than its function. Others love having a ceiling fan in the bedroom or living room and can’t imagine a

If you walk through your house, you’ll probably find lamps in most of the rooms. Older builds may have entire rooms that are completely reliant on lamps. On the other hand, you’ll rarely find lamps in utilitarian rooms like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Consider this: all of the spaces in your house where you

Updating your home can be a massive undertaking if you plan to completely redo every room. However, you don’t have to spend six months tearing out and replacing every floor, appliance, and fixture to make your home feel fresh and revived. Tackling the most trafficked rooms with a few targeted updates can make your home