Rooftop Garden Designs and Ideas

Getting Started on a Rooftop Garden1Guest Blogger: Heather Roberts

Consider the good looks your home will have with a nice rooftop garden and you will have a lot to gain from it. If your roof happens to be large enough to be able to accommodate a roof garden, as well as, the building construction allow it, then you have the amazing opportunity to create a truly stunning space on top. Use the guidelines ahead to make your project work out better in Read More


Kitchen Island Design Ideas

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Guest Blogger: Pavel Sotnikov

One of the most popular updates that you will see in kitchen remodeling today is the kitchen island. It is a freestanding countertop that bridges the area between the kitchen and the rest of the home, and is accessible from all sides. This design option opens up and connects the kitchen, often to both the dining and living areas, making it an integral part of the layout and design of the entire floor of your home. As a result, a kitchen island can affordably transform Read More


5 Essential Tools for Home Improvement

Guest Blogger: Kevin Morse

Do you fancy yourself a home improvement aficionado? A DIY diva? A fixer upper? If you consider yourself any of these things, there are few tools that you may already have in your arsenal. If you do not already have them, it’s time for you to take a trip to Franklin Building Supply for help. Owning these tools will make it easier for you to do your next home improvement project. Everything from cutting your own trim to painting your walls will be much easier with the five essential tools for home improvement. Read More


Home Improvement – DIY vs Calling Professional Contractors

DIY Home RepairGuest Blogger: Philip Piletic

Handy homeowners take pride in maintaining their house in excellent condition and upgrading its appearance. However, some home improvement work is best left to a professional with the skills, tools and certification required to do the job safely and effectively. Read More


Adding Backsplash to a Kitchen

back splashKitchen remodeling projects can be very expensive. However, making minor changes to a kitchen to spruce it up or change the look a bit can be done by adding backsplash to your kitchen. Backsplashes are enhanced designs on your walls between your counters and your cabinets and generally are designed using tiles. These can be intricate with a custom section of your design or simple with basic tiles used to enhance your kitchen. Whatever you choose, adding backsplash can definitely change the look of a room without the costs of a complete remodel. This is a project you can perform yourself with the proper tools and skill level. Patience will be required for this project. Or you can choose to hire a professional tile installation expert to help you install your backsplash. Whatever you choose we have a few tips to help get you ready for this project.  Read More