Jenn Greenleaf | February 19, 2010
To some, choosing a countertop is the least of their worries. To others, though, it’s a process as complicated as choosing windows and flooring. Here are some questions to ask when making kitchen countertop choices: Are you looking for something that isn’t easily scratched? Do you need a surface that handles heavy cooking and other [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | May 8, 2009
Do you have a microwave with one or more of its light bulbs out and it’s driving you absolutely nuts? Yeah, I do too. It’s frustrating, especially when it’s a new microwave and one of the light bulbs goes out! Here are some links to help you learn how to change a microwave light bulb: [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | May 6, 2009
Whether you are remodeling your kitchen for future selling opportunities, or just because you are tired of what it looks like (or because things are really worn out and damaged), you are going to eventually need to learn how to hang a kitchen cabinet. For those DIY’ers who want to learn how to do this [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 16, 2009
Something as simple as repairing a leaky faucet may actually not be so simple to some, after all. What is considered the simplest of tasks to some is a huge undertaking to others. Here are some links to help you solve your leaky faucet issues: eHow: How to Fix a Leaky Faucet DoItYourself.com: Repair a [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 8, 2009
A great way to save time and money when refinishing and doing a cabinet reface is to combine painting with staining. The contrast between the paint and the stain will help make the wood grain pop in the cabinet doors: Remove the cabinet doors, remove the hardware, sand, stain, varnish, and replace the hardware with [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 12, 2009
Cooking odors tend to linger when something particular pungent was on the menu. This is particularly true for fish odors, or the like. What do you do when several days have passed and the smell is STILL there? Here are some options: Weather permitting, air out the house by opening windows and turning on the [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 15, 2009
Sometimes, there just isn’t enough storage space. Other times, window treatments are just too boring for words. Why not combine these two issues with the same solution? Create a valance that allows for additional storage, and some eye candy as well. Measure the width of your window, or the distance between your cabinets (whichever will [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | December 15, 2008
If you’re facing a counter space crunch in your kitchen, there are ways to bring some of your pieces up and out of the way. One of these pieces, which tends to take up a large portion or counter space, is a spice rack. Not only is this home improvement very eye catching, but it [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 29, 2008
You know what they always say, “one person’s trash is another’s treasure.” And, in the case of creative country design, there are numerous opportunities to exercise this fact. Today, we’re going to talk about kitchen islands. Have you always wanted a kitchen island, but believed it was beyond your budget? Experienced do-it-yourselfers can complete this [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 9, 2008
There are a variety of ways to wake up a tired kitchen that are relatively simple home improvement projects. Among these home improvements are painting existing cabinetry, rather than gutting and replacing everything. Sometimes, just a simple coat of paint will do the trick. If you are unsure how to do this (so the paint [...]
