Do you have some grubby looking grout in between your bathroom floor tiles? Don't despair, or resort to super-toxic cleansers or harsh bleach. You could try using oxygen bleach, as I've suggested in the past. Or, try using liquid dish detergent or toothpaste to get the grime out. Simply squeeze either the detergent or toothpaste onto a sponge, and scrub vigorously. Have you tried this method at Read more

We recently caught up with design expert Kelly Edwards, who has been featured on HGTV's Design on a Dime and Style Network's Tacky House for her scrappy style and ability to transform ordinary rooms into incredible spaces, even on a budget. Kelly's decorating and design expertise apply to any room in the house, but we were eager to hear her ideas specifically for lil ones, and she didn't Read more

Nestled in a stretch of pristine coastal land in Mexico's Costalegre region, the revamped Las Alamandas Resort offers new perks including additional suites, an open air rooftop bar and lounge, art gallery, and updated tennis court. While the renovations include expansions, the resort still maintains a secluded and intimate setting, with seven villas and 16 suites to accommodate 42 guests at Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Angie Ohman from the Su Casa group: We recently remodeled our master bedroom/bathroom. (Actually, we're remodeling the whole house, but this is finished!) I wish I had before photos. You wouldn't believe it. This bathroom used to be a very small green-tiled room from the 1950s! You know, the ones that look like a closet (toilet and bath in line with Read more

While all of us have likely dreamed about a romantic clawfoot bathtub at some point in our lives (I know I sure have), how about one that's a little more on the irreverent side? By using mosaic tiles, you can create a custom-look tub without paying for the professionals.   Want to try this fun look at home? Try these tips from Glass Tiles founder and designer Eli Mechlovitz: Choose a beautiful Read more

A recent New York Times article lists a number of small changes that can make a huge price difference when selling your home.  According to the article, "chipped plaster or broken bathroom tiles can knock $500 to $5,000 off an offer, $1,500 floating walls can add $50,000 to $70,000, and a $10,000 paint job easily adds $50,000 to the price, according to an informal survey of city brokers." Even Read more

With an Autumn chill in the air, nothing is better than spending time by a beautiful fireplace, relaxing with friends, or a cup of hot tea. Too many times we see beautiful fireplaces that are being underutilized in homes, because they just haven't been updated for a while. If you want to heat things up in your home this Fall, here are some simple remodeling and decorating concepts to bring a Read more

According to the LA Times, Lauren Conrad has placed her Spanish villa on the market for $2.25 million. Three and a half years ago, we reported that Lauren Conrad had bought the Spanish villa just off of Sunset Boulevard, whose asking price at the time of sale was $2.5 million. A year after that, we reported that Lauren Conrad had moved out of this Spanish villa in favor of a high-rise condo in Read more