Dramatically update your kitchen in six hours or less with six projects With the amount of time you spend in your kitchen, why settle for out-of-date features and decor - especially since it is easy to give your kitchen a 180-degree makeover? Try these six simple projects, and in no time at all you'll have a kitchen where you will want to spend more time.

Tips to add pizzazz to everyday cooking You are cooking more and more to save money these days, and it makes sense to assemble an assortment of basic herbs and spices. It's an easy, economical way to add fun to your cooking and flavor to your food. Whether you're reorganizing your cupboards in a flurry of cleaning or newly interested in the world of spices, it's a good time to freshen your spice rack and make sure you have the basics.

Home, safe home, with some simple updates Ninety percent of homeowners plan to stay in their homes for as long as their health permits, according to "Kitchen and Bath Business" magazine. And, as the place that you spend a majority of your time, your home can play a big role in your health and happiness.

Minimizing bathroom clutter While bathrooms are some of the smallest rooms in the house, they tend to be the areas where a lot of personal items are stored. Typical bathroom sink counters and shelves are crammed full of cosmetics, medications, hair-styling items and dental care tools, looking cluttered, messy and making it difficult to clean them.

Show your holiday hospitality with a sleep-friendly guest room With so much going on this season, the one thing you shouldn't have to worry about is your guest room. You want to feel confident that your company will have a comfortable and pleasant stay at your house.

Modern styles looking fresh and comfortable The "modern" of the new millennium is taking a turn from the past. Extremist modern decorating - with angled edges, geometric shapes and cube-inspired items - has evolved. Today's soft-modern is welcoming and easy to live in - with delicate designs, flowing lines and understated details. Up-to-date and unfussy, this new modern look is fresh and comfortable.

How to decorate a child's room and love the results Parents and children rarely have the same decorating tastes when the time comes to redo a child's room. But don't worry - with a few tricks, you can create a stylish bedroom that is fun and functional for your child.

Bring style to your home's walls With families holding onto their homes for longer periods of time, more and more people are looking for ways to update and bring more style to their interior design. Wallpaper has made a comeback, and there are many new ideas and trends out there that will give your house a beautiful new look.

Space-saving hardwood storage stunners First impressions are lasting ones when it comes to your home. But before adding or rearranging storage in any room, make sure you examine and evaluate what you need, what you have space to store and how it will fit into your home.

How to warm up your home with natural touches Interior design continues to evolve rapidly. But it's not just going in one direction - it's branching out in new ways and giving homeowners fodder for ideas about how they can turn their existing house into their dream home. There is something for every taste, too, as different design concepts become more fully developed, catering to all people and all styles of homes.

Replacing household products can keep you safe While people take all manner of precautions to ensure the safety and health of their families, some household products may need more attention and maintenance to keep loved ones and the home environment as safe as possible. A recent study shows that many Americans are unknowingly at risk of illness, injury or worse due to living with and using products that have not been properly maintained or replaced.

Today's powder room: small space, but big design The powder room - it's one of the smallest rooms in the house, but also the room that typically sees the most traffic, especially when you're entertaining guests. Just because it's the smallest room doesn't mean it needs to be small in style.

Four ways to liven up a drab kitchen When you have a big gathering at your house, no matter where you try to set up the food and beverages, the crowd inevitably ends up gathering in your kitchen. The problem is you may not be proud of the kitchen you have.

Comfort food season has arrived When temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, you know that comfort food season has arrived. And nothing is more heartwarming than bringing family and friends together for a traditional winter meal, evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia.

Make your smaller home more livable with a new bath Smaller homes are making a comeback. As the owner of a smaller home, you should know that adding even a small bathroom is among the best investments you can make, Macerating technology can save you thousands on an additional bathroom in your small home.

'Good design' should work for all users When it comes to redecorating, renovating or designing a home, perhaps space, needs and tastes vary so much from person to person that no one philosophy can ever "fit all." But then again, maybe there is one that can - the concept of universal design.

Warm wood finishes create high-end kitchen look If you're dreaming about upgrading your kitchen, you have plenty of company. As people spend more time at home, they're feeling a pent-up desire to change things up, especially in the kitchen. Simply upgrading your cabinets with warm wood finishes can make all the difference.

Diversity in design: Mix, don't match, wood textures and colors Still worrying about what goes with what when you're decorating? Design style leaders nix the matching - "too boring" - in favor of mixing colors, wood grains, stains and textures throughout a room.

Efficient and safe holiday entertaining Preparing for a holiday gathering at your home, amid the hustle and bustle of the season, doesn't have to be daunting. Start by getting organized. Give your kitchen a fresh look and improve efficiency with a few quick, cost-effective updates.

Give holiday house guests the gift of a 5-star hotel experience Like mistletoe and eggnog, overnight house guests go hand-in-hand with the holidays. Whether visitors are spending just one night or an entire week in your home, the situation can be stressful for everyone involved. Never fear. You can do a few simple things long before your company arrives to ensure their stay is a comfortable one. In fact, they might even mistake your guest bedroom for a luxury hotel room.

Design a dream kitchen without breaking your budget Looking to build your ideal kitchen, but not sure if you can afford it? It may seem like a difficult task, but it is possible to design a space that will fulfill your needs, while leaving room (and funds) for your dreams. Here's how you can combine sacrificing and spending to find the perfect new product mix.

Financially savvy custom kitchens Usually a major kitchen remodel is a once in a lifetime project, so making the best choice is key. Since cabinetry is one of the most critical components of a kitchen remodel project, custom cabinets that will last a lifetime might be the best option.

Easy bath improvements for the not-so-handy Tired of your boring bathroom, but don't think you have the home improvement skills to update it? Stop doubting yourself and make some quick and easy changes that will dramatically improve the look and functionality of your bath, all without calling a contractor.

Simple secrets to spice up your shower The average American adult spends 8 to 10 minutes in the shower every day, according to several surveys on the topic. Upgrading your shower can help elevate those minutes from soothing to sensational. Plus, bathroom improvements are a proven way to increase your home's value.

Keep your house fresh before, during and after the game Having friends over for a football party can create some interesting chaos in your house. Keeping everything clean - and smelling good - might be a challenge. Follow a simple game plan to keep your house fresh before, during and after the party.

Put the 'dream' back in your dream home There is an alternative to letting the housing market get you down. Make the space you're in reflect your dreams by doing some targeted renovations to add luxury and utility. A great place to spice things up is in the kitchen.

Celebrate a new look for your home in the New Year Each year about 70 percent of Americans make a New Year's resolution and most soon forget they ever made one. Time for a change? Why not resolve to give your old house a new look in the New Year? Start the new decade with a new attitude about your home's makeover.

Not all kitchens are created equal, give yours an edge A place for everything and everything in its place. This seems like a lofty goal for many homeowners, but with a few kitchen storage accessories and some insightful tips, this goal is easy to achieve.

Nature's bounty inspires fall interiors The warm tones of the autumn harvest provide an inspiring palette for home decor by bringing seasonal beauty in from the fields. This transforms your indoor haven from one resonating light summer frivolity to something a little richer with more depth.

Kitchen transition: How to make your open floor plan look great An open floor plan is family-friendly and perfect for entertaining as it makes your space seem bigger and more up to date. The best way to make an open floor plan a success is to create a seamless transition from the kitchen to the other living spaces.