Four years ago, my customers renovated the kitchen in their new home (shout out to Briana and Daniel.) They were the first ones I knew who installed luxury vinyl plank. Not only is it attractive and easy to clean, but water cannot damage it. Since then I have had...
When we moved into our condo, we inherited black granite countertops. (Note to all: never, never install black granite unless you can live with every little crumb showing up like a beacon in the night.) Smack dab in the middle of the black granite backsplash were 2...
Fancy granite cleaners are expensive and don’t do a better job than this homemade version I found on Pinterest. Also, there is nothing toxic in it, a big plus. The recipe is: 1 ½ cups water, 3 tablespoons rubbing alcohol, 1 teaspoon castile soap. I bought the spray...
Don’t even stop for lunch. Okay, maybe a bite. But then run to Design Additions in Avondale, located at 3569 St. Johns Ave., and pick up a can of this amazing wax. Use on granite, stainless steel appliances, wood, glass, mirrors. This stuff repels dust and...
My favorite oven cleaner – Correction, my only oven cleaner Simple Green Heavy Duty BBQ & Grill Cleaner. I finally found it in Home Depot. It’s not perfect and I usually have to apply twice, but it’s non-toxic and has no caustic fumes. Self-cleaning ovens emit...
Would you like to have a modern and upscale look in your bathroom for under $50? A curved shower rod is like magic. It gives an upgraded touch to even the most outdated bathrooms and offers more space for the shower-taker. We added one in our guest bathroom, a...
