Before and After: Bathroom (& Towel Rail!) Remodel By Jane @ Beach House

This week’s Before and After is brought to you by Jane (aka ModerneMama) over at Beach House.  Jane and Hubby just remodeled their bathroom in a fresh modern style…  It’s quite the improvement.  Jane’s also the first blogger to submit an article with its own name, and a good one at that. As a result of Jane’s submission, OPC will make a $25.00 donation to Habitat for... 

Before and After: Rancher Bathroom Remodel by Jon @ Tales from the Eye

This week’s Before and After is a fantastic bathroom transformation sent in by Jon at Tales from the Eye.  Jon, wife, family friends, and a few contractors worked together to transform their 1964 Ranch-style home’s bathroom to a more modern look.  Renovating a bathroom is a great way to add value to your house, particularly if you DIY or serve as your own general contractor.  Jon’s... 

Before & After: Bathroom Closet Remodel by John and Sherry @ Young House Love

This week’s Before and After is brought to you by John and Sherry at Young House Love. John and Sherry are well known throughout the blogosphere for their great style and for solving tough design dilemmas. John and Sherry had a small closet squeezed in behind their bathroom door. By removing the closet door they were able to better use the space and give their bathroom closet a fresh new look. As... 

Upgrade Your Kitchen on a Budget

Renovating your kitchen can be a pricey project. A good rule of thumb is not to spend more than 15% of the total value of your home. Else, you may lose out when it’s time to sell. Here are some simple solutions to give your kitchen a new look without breaking the bank. Upgrade your Kitchen Storage Open shelves and floating box cabinets are easy kitchen upgrades. They provide good storage and... 

Before & After: Milwaukee Bungalow Kitchen Remodel from Beth @ A Cotterpin House

This week’s Before and After is brought to you by Beth @ A Cotterpin House.   Beth and husband recently renovated the kitchen in their 1929 midwestern style bungalow.  They’ve created a beautiful space on a tight budget of only $6000, managing to install fantastic granite tile countertops and a great looking backsplash (two of our favorite parts of their remodel). As a result of ...