Go big for less: 4 simple ways to make a small kitchen feel bigger

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Kitchen renovation is a common theme of home improvement shows, and it's typical for the host and designer to talk about removing interior walls and "bumping out" exterior ones in order to gain more space. Everyone wants a big, beautiful kitchen, but changing the …

New Study Reveals America’s Laundry Habits

(BPT) - Whether you learned it from your mom or through trial and error during your first year in college, everyone has developed laundry habits that they'd be hard-pressed to break.But how are Americans doing laundry, and are the habits aligned with what cleaning experts recommends. To find out, Maytag partnered with Omnibus Research to survey …

best smart appliances on the market today

Did you know that by 2019 it is predicted that the market value for smart appliances is set to exceed a staggering 25,000,000,000 US dollars? This infographic examines some of the best smart appliances on the market today, and looks ahead to what the future holds for the household of tomorrow.

6 deck dos for creating your own deck escape

(BPT) - No longer simply a rectangle attached to the back of your home, today's decks are built in creative designs to make them an ideal place to relax and de-stress. These six simple ideas will allow you to use the workability of modern decking to ac...

Helping first-time home buyers get from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’

(BPT) - Finally! The economy is improving, interest rates are low and many consumers now find themselves in a great position financially to become a first-time homeowner. There's a small problem though for some locations around the country - the booming real estate market is resulting in rising home prices and increased competition for the most …

Turn your empty attic into new living space with 3 smart moves

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - When your family outgrows your home's available space, moving to bigger digs isn't always the best option. Maybe you really love your current home. Perhaps you can't find a bigger home in your price range in the area of your choice. Whatever your reason …

3 tips for keeping natural stone countertops beautiful

(BPT) - The versatility and beauty of marble, granite, limestone, travertine and other natural stone countertops make them extremely popular in kitchens around the country these days. Unfortunately, as arguably the most heavily trafficked area of a home, kitchen countertops are exposed on a daily basis to all types of potential hazards including stains. Grease, wine, …