If you hate your kitchen counters and wondering which is the better budget fix, wrapping with adhesive contact paper or painting them, then I can help. I’ve done both in the last two years and the one ...

The easiest way to prevent countertop clutter is by finding a home for all the things (like small appliances) that live on your countertop. Clearing everything from your counters and assessing whether ...

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

We’ve written before about things that are often housed on kitchen counters (like piles of paper, olive oil, and cookbooks) that can, and probably should, be tucked away to extend their lifespan and ...

Find a place for incoming mail, and use it to set any host gifts or cards you receive. Focus on moving things and stashing in drawers and cupboards—even if it’s just a temporary fix. If you’re adding ...

Every room in the house looks better with a little decor, but the kitchen can be tricky. This is one thing to look out for ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explored how to choose the right material for a kitchen ...

Your kitchen counters should be a clear, functional work zone, not a storage unit for everything that wanders into the room. When you keep only true essentials within reach, you cook more efficiently, ...

Pro cleaners say many people don't clean their counters properly or often enough. On top of daily wipe downs, counters should be sanitized and deep cleaned regularly. The best way to clean your ...