by Shanna | May 24, 2010 | Tips and Ideas
According to an article in the Lansing State Journal last month, the most important home improvements you can make are in the kitchen and the bathrooms. Not only do renovations to these spaces improve your enjoyment of your home, but they also increase your...
by Alicia | May 20, 2010 | Tips and Ideas
You may have heard about the recent investigation conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Energy Star rated appliances, which found that the Energy Star program is vulnerable to fraud and abuse. This Energy Star program began in 1992, managed...
by Shanna | Sep 17, 2009 | Tips and Ideas
When you’re looking to make your home more eco-friendly, the kitchen is the best place to start. Why? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, kitchens account for 41.5 percent of the energy consumption in a home! In keeping with that idea, here are a handful of...
by Shanna | Aug 28, 2009 | Tips and Ideas
In previous articles, we at the Buy Owner Blog have given you several ideas for eco-friendly improvements. Specifically for your kitchen, we’ve offered tips for everything from how to choose new appliances to how to select materials for flooring, windows, cabinetry...
by Becky | Aug 21, 2009 | Tips and Ideas
With all the cooking, baking and entertaining you do in the kitchen, it’s easy to see why it sometimes gets out of control with clutter. By keeping your pantry neat and organized, you will improve the appearance and functionality of your kitchen while maximizing the...
