The biggest part of any bathroom makeover is the bathtub.  And I don't mean just literally.  During a home makeover, you have the opportunity to change what you don't like about your space and your life!  For example, imagine how having a luxurious "spa like" bathtub would feel after a stressful day at work or ...

I'm constantly looking for new products to improve each space of my house both indoors and out.  Recently I found a great new fabric that I can have made into sheers for my outdoor patio space.  Because I can have my seamstress make the fabric into curtains, I can save the money custom outdoor sheers ...

Do you have family coming to visit? Perhaps you have been trying to find a sleeper sofa to fit into a small space that doubles as a guest room?  Then maybe you should consider a Comfort Sleeper by American Leather. The Comfort Sleeper comes in a variety of sizes, styles, colors and mattress types. Chose your ...

Once again the Diva has fallen in love with a piece of furniture.  This time, it's a bathroom vanity. I found a picture of The Louis by Waterfall in a magazine yesterday and instantly stopped what I was doing. I had to find out more information about the furniture and the company. The website describes the ...

If you have been trying to find the perfect bathtub for your new spa inspired bathroom remodel.  Check out the bathtubs available from Stone Forest.  They are hand carved and polished for a truly natural bathtub.  These tubs are hand carved out of large pieces of granite, marble or travertine.  Each is a one of ...

Today Tracy writes, Dear Diva, I'm buying new appliances and I don't understand what the difference is between a fridge that costs $1200 and one that costs $2600? They look basically the same to me., why is there such a large price difference?  Thanks When it comes to buying new appliances, the difference in price is often ...

Usually when I think of wallpaper, I think of elaborate wallpaper designs and floral prints. But it doesn't have to be that way.  Wallpaper these days has come along way from what most of us grew up with or found in our grandparents homes.  You can find designs in just about any style and attitude ...

When it comes to buying paint, it's difficult to know even where to begin sometimes.  A great way to get started is to look around your home to see what colors are among the most common throughout the house?  What colors are in your favorite space(s) in the house? Is there a certain accent color ...

Apparently decor items that have a modern style yet also have a surprisingly feminine twist, have been catching my eye recently.  Not sure why exactly, but I'm going with it regardless.  During the course of this latest kick, I've found several modern drum pendant lighting fixtures that fit into this category. The first one is ...

I ran across a bathroom sink that is so simple, yet so extraordinary I had to write about it.  It is a petal shaped bathroom sink from Decolav. This sink is a  semi-recessed vessel sink made out of vitreous china. I love it because of its modern style with a feminine touch.  According to a ...

If you're looking for a hardwood flooring company where the products are made right here in the United States. Then check out Staybull flooring. Staybull has over twenty different styles of hardwood that are considered to be eco friendly.  Staybull flooring material is made out of the left over scraps of wood that lumbers mills ...

If you are replacing windows or are getting ready to build a new home, consider installing new Pella Windows. Pella Windows look great from the outside plus they offer a variety of benefits and features. One feature offered over other window companies is a  great option for "built-in" window treatments. Pella Windows offers three styles of ...

Today Lori writes: I'm looking for a rustic yet contemporary flooring for my great room.  I love wood but haven't found anything that fit both of those styles as of yet.  A friend suggested checking out BR111 hardwood flooring, is that a good brand or do you have any other suggestions? Yes Lori, I'd suggest at ...

Today Needy in New York writes: I'm trying to figure out what type of floor to put in my summer home.  I live in NY state and there is not heat in the house in the winter.  I was looking at the Brazilian cherry jatoba natural in the click lock style.  Would this ...

Now that I've been feeling the heat with summer in full swing, I have been looking for ways to keep cool.  After a trip to a local lighting store I noticed an innovative product by Hunter called the 5 Minute Fan. The 5 Minute Fan is a wonderful product designed so that even a novice can ...

If I've said it once I've said it a hundred times, staying cool requires the right kind of window shades. The most effective windows shades at reducing heat are known as solar shades.  But what do you do if you don't like solar shades or you don't have the room to mount them in your ...

Today Karen asks: I need your advice on buying new kitchen cabinets for my home. I already know that I will be going with new ones instead of resurfacing them. But it's the height of the ones reaching toward the ceiling that have me concerned. Should I opt for the extra expense of those cabinets going ...

Summer is here. And if you're like most people, you are already beginning to feel the heat. Unfortunately relying on central A/C is not always an option for all home owners. Take those individuals living in older homes for example. Unless they've had something new installed, chances are high they are left to beat the ...

There is a new product coming out that can make stored paint last longer.  I haven't had a chance to test it out yet, since it's not available for purchase yet.  So I'm not sure if it does what it says it does.  But if so, it will be a must have for any project ...

I am always looking for new ideas and projects and I ran across this DIY project to create a suspended shelf. Now don't get me wrong, creating a suspended shelf is a great idea. But if you scroll down towards the bottom of the above linked page, you'll see that the brass chain is $60 a ...

Today April writes: Dear Diva, I bought this beautiful color of red paint for my dining room and after painting two coats on the wall it is still an ugly pinkish hue!  Did I buy bad paint? Please help! Unless the paint was old or exposed to extreme temperatures, you probably did not buy "bad" paint.  If ...

Today Chris writes: I've seen these elaborate tile medallions that cost hundreds to thousands of dollars.   Is there a way I can create my own and only spend a fraction of the cost? Honestly, it just depends on what type of look you are going for and your skill level.  If you're creative, a master with a ...

Today Devin writes: What are the advantages of going with a wider plank wood floor?  The one I'm looking at is available in a 3" wide plank and 5" wide plank and I don't know what one to choose or why. When it comes to deciding between a 3" or a 5" plank, price is usually a ...

Today Margaret writes: Dear Diva, I am getting ready to put new flooring in my kids bathroom. I have three kids and they're all under the age of six. I like wood and laminate but are not sure if they will hold up. Any suggestions? Margaret, you've certainly got your hands full right now! You definitely want ...

This time of year everyone is migrating outside and fixing up their outdoor spaces. Because of this, I've been receiving a lot of questions about tile for a deck of patio.  The most common question is what type of tile can be used over a deck or patio. To answer this question you have to ...

Today Janet and Steve write: Dear Diva, We've lived in our brand new house for five months and are really confused about what to do with our existing hardwood flooring. Here's the problem: we have a light toned existing hardwood floor in the kitchen and we think the shape is odd.  We'd like to make it ...

You may have heard that Martha Stewart is now partnering with the Home Depot.  Early this year Home Depot and Martha released a line of paint, cleaning products and storage solutions.  But recently they released a line of carpets -- Martha Stewart Carpet. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about this at first.  ...

Today Tammy writes: Dear Diva, What are the benefits of cork flooring? I found this article on it in the news, we are looking for new flooring, but wanted to get your perspectives on why one might choose cork over hardwood or laminate? Cork flooring is a good alternative to hardwood or laminate if you are looking for ...

When it comes to picking out a glass tile backsplash, there are many options.  In fact there are so many options it can be overwhelming at first.  One trick to finding the perfect glass backsplash tile is to start by eliminating the colors you don't like and the ones that won't match your space.  This ...

Do you want to give your walls some dimension but don't know where to start for gaining some wall inspiration ideas? Consider this: You can use paint to give your walls character. For example: try painting boxes, stripes or murals.  You don't have to use wallpaper or excessive molding to add depth, just use a ...