Sean Murphy

Kichler Lighting is one of the most recognizable and trusted names in the lighting industry. From the innovative to the decorative, Kichler continues to be a leader in indoor and outdoor lighting.

Not all light bulbs are created equal. Some are designed for brightness, others not so much. Some are intended to enhance the look of your fixture, while still others are content to be merely being functional. Either way, it's imperative to use the correct bulb for your lighting needs.

We all love our Christmas trees. Sometimes the hunt for the perfect specimen takes us into nature itself, trudging up the hills through rain or snow, where we can actually cut it down ourselves-a hands-on approach that's both invigorating and rewarding.

Do you cringe at the very thought of the money you'll shell out to an entire kitchen remodel? One of the newest trends in home remodeling is the mini-remodel-moving away from the full treatment and keeping the focus on separate updates one at a time.

Remember that old TV commercial where an overwhelmed woman bemoans the traffic, the boss, the baby and the dog, then pleads, "Calgon, take me away!" Her troubles soon evaporate simply by sitting in a giant bubble-infused soaking tub. While we can debate whether it's the tub or bubbles that soothes her, one thing is certain: It certainly is nice to push the restart button in a relaxing bath.

One is more secure, and the other is more popular. And while one is easier to install, the other requires special equipment. But which is which?

Ever wonder how professional or amateur woodworkers create precise cuts and profiles into the face or edge of a piece of wood? If so, chances are, some type of router was the tool used to do it.

There is a subtle difference between a conventional oven and a convection oven. A convection oven has a fan that continuously circulates air through the oven cavity. When the hot air is blowing onto food, as opposed to merely surrounding it as with a conventional oven, the food tends to cook more evenly.

When the world's finest homes and hospitality properties are searching for the most trusted and reliable plumbing manufacturer, they'll undoubtedly consider GROHE. Faucets, toilets, and tub and shower fixtures by GROHE are guaranteed to give your bathroom or kitchen a major upgrade while providing a striking design statement.

In both the kitchen and the bathroom, there are a few methods of installation that are more popular than others. Installation style can also help you decide what sink to purchase, especially if you're going to remodel and you're not held down to one mounting type.