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Kitchens are the leading producers of waste and pollution in our homes, from the materials we use to how we go about disposing of food and appliances. Thankfully, there are many steps we can take to achieve an eco-friendly kitchen by assessing everything from what we eat, how we prepare it, and how we clean up afterwards.

Making a house feel more like your home doesn’t necessarily need to cost a fortune or take months of extensive DIY renovations. Check out our 15 favorite interior design hacks to effortlessly spruce up your living space with just a bit of time and creativity!

Over the years, we’ve seen many great kitchens go to waste because the owners didn’t have enough storage space to fully take advantage of it – or at least, they didn’t think they did. Turns out there are tons of savvy ways to make the most of your kitchen space so you can have everything you need on hand, stored neatly and intuitively for easy access.

Cleanliness and sterilization are essential aspects of operating a successful hotel or restaurant. In these high-traffic settings, hundreds of people can interact with the same surfaces in a single day, touching everything from menus, condiments, and tabletops in restaurants to light switches and TV remotes in hotel rooms.

Copper is a natural antimicrobial material, meaning it possesses the inherent ability to kill a wide range of harmful microbes relatively rapidly. It is a self-sterilizing substance, as are its alloys such a brass, bronze, and others. It’s for reasons like this that American homes have used copper lines to bring drinking water into households for decades, and why we may begin to see the resurgent use of copper in healthcare facilities in the coming years.

The right sink can make a big difference in the appearance and functionality of your kitchen, having an impact on everything from cleaning and meal preparation to overall aesthetic. But with so many options available today, it can be challenging to choose the sink that will work the best for your specific tastes and needs.

Whether your kitchen needs a minor update or a major renovation, the modern design trends of 2020 are sure to breathe new life into one of the most important rooms of your home. This year, interior design experts have noticed a number of significant trends that they believe will remain fashionable (and functional!) for many years to come.

A high-quality range hood is a durable appliance that can serve your home effectively for years after installation, but there always comes a day when it’s time to replace it – especially if it was poorly manufactured or made from a fragile material. Here are 5 signs it’s time to replace your range hood with a newer and more durable solution that will become a long-term part of your household.