The kitchen is my personal favorite place to spend time in my house. I love trying new recipes and sharing homemade food with friends and family.

Counter space is important to me, as it is to many of you. That might be why you’ve found yourself here today wondering just what the difference is between two types you’ve found yourself between: granite and quartz.

What are they made of?

Granite is a 100% natural hard stone that is mined, cut, and polished to make beautiful, unique countertops....

Last year, we prepared for the New Year (this year) by identifying some New Year’s resolutions worth tackling in the home. But just like personal resolutions (losing weight, reading more books, spending less money on dog bandanas), it can be a challenge tackling these goals throughout the year. It’s especially difficult when, well, you don’t really want to do them anyway.

I get it—I’m the same way. I swear to do something, and for the first couple months it’s great! But then I fall into back...

Why should you organize your kitchen?

The kitchen is one of the most often used, high-traffic areas of the home. Whether you have your dream kitchen or not, knowing where everything is will help you enjoy it more. Keeping it organized will save you time, money, and decrease your stress.

An organized space will improve functionality in the entire kitchen. You'll have easier access to both cookbooks and recipes, and even find the ingredients with more ease. You'll be able to set the table quic...

As you prepare your home for the holidays, you may be having a difficult time making a key decorating decision: should you use white Christmas lights or multi-colored Christmas lights?

The debate is an old one and people seem to be very passionate about which they prefer. Some have nostalgic childhood memories connected to multi-colored lights, while others strictly use white lights.

While deciding what to do, you may wonder where the idea to decorate a tree with lights even came from. Well,...

‘Tis the season for hot beverages, snow, and Christmas trees! There’s nothing better than the smell of a Christmas tree you picked out with your loved ones.

If you’re going the live tree route this holiday season, here are some tips on caring for your tree throughout the next few weeks to get the most out of it!

Pick your own Christmas tree

The key to a long-lasting tree this season is to pick and cut it yourself, but also letting it live outdoors and in the ground as long as possible. Make...

We’re all busy. Day to day, our lives are booked from morning 'til night and it seems increasingly harder to find time to relax.

However, a home rec room could allow you and your family to have everything you need to rest, rejuvenate, and have fun without going anywhere. Just do some planning and decide on a few details, then you’ll be ready to sit back and unwind.

Here are Curb Appeal's tips on how to design a rec room!

Where should the recreation room be?

A recreational room can techni...

You're giving your guest bedroom a mini-makeover and you want it to feel just like home for all visitors. Creating a warm and inviting space will mean a lot to your guests and show you're a thoughtful host.

Curb Appeal's guide to designing a guest room to feel like a home away from home will make your guests feel more welcome than ever.

Luxurious Bed

The bed is the focal point of any guest bedroom and it should be as comfortable as possible.

While it is tempting to put an old mattress in...