Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

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...
Duplex Outlet Cover

Duplex Outlet Cover

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...
DIY Granite Cleaner

DIY Granite Cleaner

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...
I Can’t Live Without

I Can’t Live Without

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...
Favorite Oven Cleaner

Favorite Oven Cleaner

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...
A Curved Shower Rod Is Like Magic

A Curved Shower Rod Is Like Magic

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  It gives an upgraded touch to even the most outdated bathrooms and offers more space for the shower-taker.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...