Just the Right Touch: Hosting House Guests

Just the Right Touch: Hosting House Guests

My husband, John, and I often have overnight guests at our home. Here’s what I’ve learned: First of all, we think preparing for houseguests has many similarities to our travel business. Just as with a tour, guests want privacy in their accommodations. A...
Sink In

Sink In

The look on her face said it all: Bathroom renovations are anything but relaxing. Yet with a little patience—and a lot of revamped surfaces—you could have the bathroom oasis of your dreams. When West Michigan Woman publisher Kasie Smith decided it was (past) time for...

Simple Updates for Wood Paneling

Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who purchased a home that already had a finished basement. What a time and money saver! But wait … What’s that on the walls? Could it be? Wood paneling? No offense, 1963, but we’re well into the new millennium—and...
Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Although every strange bump from the night is not the result of a bed bug bite, Rose Pest Solutions’ board certified entomologist Mark VanderWerp assures that the pest is back and here to stay. But before you go flipping mattresses, learn how to detect bed bugs...

Embrace Your Home’s Scars

I have been doing some spring cleaning around my house.  With the windows open and the sunlight streaming in, I am motivated to dump the drudgery of winter that had accumulated in closets, drawers, and cabinets.  The brilliance of sunlight does a marvelous...