Anne Burkley

Anne Burkley

Options for Painting Cabinets

Posted by Anne Burkley | Mar 02, 2010

A quick and easy (and cheap) way to spruce up your home is by painting cabinets. Wood cabinets -- whether they are high-profile kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities or seen-better-days...

Common Types of Flies in North America

Posted by Anne Burkley | Mar 02, 2010

One of the biggest pests to humans is also one of the smallest: flies. They dart around the room, knock and buzz at windows and lights, walk all over our food and persistently land...

Get Rid of Hard Water Stains

Posted by Anne Burkley | Feb 21, 2010

Stains from hard water deposits not only look bad, but can also mar your surfaces permanently unless you take care of them promptly. These stains may be located in bathtubs, toilets,...

Make Your Own Housecleaning Products

Posted by Anne Burkley | Feb 18, 2010

Making your own cleaning products is a great way to save money and control the use of chemicals in your home. Most of the following recipes are made from non-toxic ingredients, but...

Staining and Painting Wood Cabinets

Posted by Anne Burkley | Feb 18, 2010

Finishing new wood cabinets (or refinishing old ones) is a great way to save money when updating your home. This is particularly true in the kitchen, which has so much cabinetry....

Estimate the Cost of Built-In Shelves

Posted by Anne Burkley | Feb 15, 2010

Adding custom cabinets and shelves is a great way to maximize the space in a home. They add function and beauty, as well as high-end appeal. Built-ins range from simple shelving units...

Prefab Shower Units vs. Custom Showers

Posted by Anne Burkley | Feb 14, 2010

If you are planning to add a bathroom or remodel an existing one, an important question you'll face is whether to custom build the shower or buy a prefabricated unit. Your decision...

Choosing a Bathtub

Posted by Anne Burkley | Feb 07, 2010

If you're planning a bathroom remodel or building new, one of the most exciting decisions will be choosing the bathtub. Bathtubs have come a long way in the past couple of decades....

Finding the Right Kitchen Faucet

Posted by Anne Burkley | Feb 07, 2010

Choosing a kitchen faucet is mostly about looks and performance, but there are a few other considerations to take into account before you buy. Faucets range from $50 to over $1,000,...

How Do You Heat Your Water?

Posted by Anne Burkley | Feb 02, 2010

Unless you are building a new home or are trying to make your current home more energy-efficient, you probably don't think much about how your water gets hot. In fact, chances are...