Front Porch Ideas for Celebrating Autumn
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Steam Ovens Continue to Grow in Popularity
Although steam cooking is a growing trend in today’s kitchens, the science of steam cooking has been around for centuries. The first recorded use of steam cooking was in Ancient China where cooks would place reed baskets over water-filled hot woks. The French invented pressure cookers in the 1950s which became a convenient way to […]
Designing for Tweens & Teens
Save The Walls Regardless of the paint color, it seems to be a rite of passage to plaster tween and teen walls with posters, pennants and other mishmash items. But tacks, staples and tape can wreak havoc on paint and drywall, and all of the visual details can feel chaotic. Solution: Designate certain walls as […]
Over 1,000 Saves on Houzz!
The Houzz community has saved our project photos to their ideabooks 1,000 or more times! Guthmann Construction’s page on Houzz received a “1K Saves” badge to go along with our Best of Houzz awards! Be sure to follow us on Houzz!
Bathroom Flooring Trends: Tile Rugs
Looking for an interesting design idea for an upcoming tile floor project? Consider putting in a tile rug. This is not actually a rug; it just looks like one, with an outside border and an inside design. Customized to fit your space, the “rug” is installed first, and the rest of the tile is worked […]
Get the Gutters Ready for Fall
With record heat waves and frequent evening thunderstorms, it seems unlikely that Summer will ever end. It can feel like the peak of the season, but August signals the end of hot weather and long nights. Labor Day is a month away, kids will be going back to school, and temperatures will dip: Fall is coming! There […]
Innovations: Smart Batteries for Smoke Detectors
Voted Best Smoke/ Carbon Monoxide Detector, the Roost Smart Battery. plugs into any existing smoke or CO2 detector and makes it a smart device… for $35. Now, when your alarm goes of, it will alert you (and others) on your smartphone, from where you can either call 911, or silence the alarm, in case a piece […]
Maintenance Tips for Garage Doors and Openers
Your garage door is the biggest moving part in your home, according to Bob Vila. To help ensure it provides you easy, safe and reliable access, it is important to keep the door and its opener working properly. Basic, routine maintenance can help extend the life of your garage door and opener. The International Door Association (IDA) […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Granite
In many people’s minds, granite means strength and resilience. But to clean granite countertops successfully, a homeowner must act with caution. The stone can actually be damaged by many of the products and techniques that are perfectly safe to use on other kitchen surfaces. DO: Make sure your granite countertop is sealed. While granite is […]
Our Most Popular Board on Pinterest: Kitchen Organization
When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners flock to Pinterest to save images of cabinets, islands, cooktop backsplash and more. Each day, several of our favorite suggestions for use of space and distinguished design for kitchens are pinned by users. The most pinned image displays smart design for storing cookware: You can follow the Kitchen Organization Idea board on […]