Diane’s Thoughts
Life-changing Values Manifesto
Sometimes we hear something that speaks to us and for us. Read on to discover what happened to help me create my "Values Manifesto." Did you see the Grammy Awards on Sunday? I turned it on because I'm a raving fan of Jon Batiste. He was nominated for multiple awards...
Why Are Designers’ Fees So Frightening? 5 F-A-Qs Answered
We Can't Afford To Pay Designers' Fees! Bath and Kitchen Designers' fees can be frightening. "Sticker shock" is not uncommon for homeowners. So I've answered five frequently asked questions about how much a designer may charge you for their services and how they...
Tired of Frustration? 5+5 Outstanding Tips To Help You Plan For Your Home Remodeling
Frustration! Are you tired of feeling frustrated during the pandemic? Are you feeling "pandemic overwhelm?" Are you frustrated about how your home looks and works for you now? Is your home: Cluttered, hard to organize and keep clean? Is the pantry overflowing because...
3 Terrific Kitchen Remodeling Tips For Today
I've got 3 Terrific Kitchen Remodeling Tips to help you! But first, a question: Why is kitchen remodeling a mystery for most homeowners? There are two logical reasons: Millions of print and online magazines show kitchen remodeling results. But few articles...
How To Create An Accessible Bathroom
CASE STUDY: ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM IN RIDGEFIELD, WA. WHAT MOTIVATED THE HOMEOWNER TO WANT AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM? Paul is a Baby Boomer with one health issue. He knew that he wanted to transform his existing bathroom into an accessible bathroom for...
Is It Absolutely The Right Paint Color Or Not?
PAINT COLOR IS ESSENTIAL BUT DIFFICULT TO CHOOSE How challenging is it to select the right paint colors for your home? Color is an essential feature in your home. Your walls are the backdrop for your life story as it unfolds. It's personal, like your fingerprints. But...
LED Lighting = $avings!
LED Lighting $aves Our Environment While $aving You Money! LED lighting technology was in its infancy eleven years ago. It wasn't available when I was working in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s until 2000. California passed laws to help energy conservation,...
LED Lighting — The Highest Impact on Your Life
How and Why Does LED Lighting Affect Your Life? LED lighting has the highest impact on you and your life other than sunlight. I’m going to share facts that you may not know about lighting: Insufficient lighting contributes to seasonal depression (seasonal affective...
Best Kitchen Lighting Combines Art And Science
What Is The Best Kitchen Lighting For All Your Activities? . . . and why should the best kitchen lighting combine art (the human factor) and science (the technical factor)? To achieve maximum enjoyment and function. Here's an example: The homeowners loved their...
Remodeled Master Bathroom: Cabinets & Storage #2 Feature
Plumbing Is Necessary, But Bathroom Cabinets Personalize The Space What are two features that Homeowners request for a master bathroom? The #2 and #3 requests are for more (and better) storage, and an up-to-date look. Bathroom cabinets can satisfy both needs! What are...
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