Handy Helpful Blog 2026

Color of the Year 2020, PANTONE. Classic Blue, 19-4052 Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2020, which is Classic Blue, “a timeless and enduring blue” that’s “suggestive of the sky at dusk,” according to the Pantone website. Turns out, the simple color – a rich, dark blue – is a favorite of many interior designers for its versatility. Keep reading for [continue reading…]
Bird's eye view of neighborhood with green lawns “Going green” is a lot more than a trend when it comes to real estate. It’s an important step toward decreasing your home’s impact on the planet—and it can also add some serious value to your home when you go to sell.  Reinventing your home as an eco-conscious oasis can sound a little daunting, especially [continue reading…]
Elderly woman in wheelchair from behind looking down brick path Finding housing that accommodates disabilities can be difficult, but not impossible. As you begin your search for accessible housing, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Here’s how you can find an accessible home that works for you and your needs.   Begin Your Search Online   Searching online is the best [continue reading…]
In our latest segment of the faucet series, behold, an infographic on the legendary Grohe Veletto: Please feel free to peruse the text version of this image on our blog if infographics aren’t your style.
Wind turbine generator in the mountains Your favorite handyman company is embracing the eco-conscious movement and switching to 100% renewable power in order to help save on resources and time. Effective immediately, Edward’s Enterprises is making the change to sustainable, green energy. This would also mean that all the battery-powered tools we use are also using renewable resources, like solar and [continue reading…]
Bathtub faucet In today’s world, it’s easy to access DIY videos that will teach you how to do everything from building a mailbox to changing the grinder in your dishwasher. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Safety is your #1 priority when it comes to home improvements and maintenance. There are a few projects [continue reading…]
To continue our discussion of faucets up for review, we have the Courant from Pfister. A Brief History of Pfister Pfister is a long standing company, originally founded in 1910 as Price Pfister by Emily Price and William Pfister. Originally the company only made a garden faucet, but over the first decade expanded to include [continue reading…]
Bird's eye view of apartment complex By Julian Lane While being able to design and build your dream home from the ground up is a goal for many, there are plenty of us who embrace the benefits of buying a pre-owned home. First of all, a home that’s been loved by previous owners is going to cost you less up front. [continue reading…]
Kids' playroom, minimal but elegant, with wooden toys neatly lined against the walls By Jenny Wise Children with autism see and hear the world in ways others can’t begin to imagine. Crowded hallways, loud city streets, and even family dinners can be hard to handle. Unfortunately, you can’t wrap your child in a bubble and keep the world away, but you can give them a place to get [continue reading…]
Grohe Veletto brushed nickel installed over sink Coming in at $99, the Veletto 4 inch centerset two handle high spout bathroom faucet is reviewed at 5 stars it is manufactured by Grohe, a Germany company which prides itself in their high end, quality, and well designed bathroom and kitchen fixtures.  Since 2014, GROHE has been part of the LIXIL Group Corporation.  The [continue reading…]