Pop quiz! What invention was manufactured in Dallas house with a dirt floor, first produced in 1937, and is arguably one of the most important appliances in your kitchen? The title of the blog should’ve given away the answer, range hoods! While they’ve been redesigned and perfected over the years, the original concept remains unchanged. […]
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How Does Radiant Floor Heating Work? Pros and Cons
While the concept might be new to some, it dates back to ancient times. The Romans, who were unbelievable engineers, would burn wood fires under elevated stone floors, thus inventing the first “heated floor”. The concept would be reworked over time to finally perfect the current system of electric/hydronic heated floors. Why Traditional heating systems […]
DIY Easy-to-Make Floating Shelf
Along with being one of the most controversial kitchen trends of recent years, floating shelves are also one of the most popular trends in all areas of the home. Floating shelves can make an area feel lighter and more open; it can be a great way to display anything you might like. Concept A floating […]
COVID-19: Coronavirus Cleaning and Disinfecting
Picture this. The year is 2019, you’re sitting outside on a warm summer day with your laptop and a tall, cold glass of an adult beverage. While surfing the web, you come across a Total Restore blog that says the years 2020-2030 will include a presidential impeachment, the continent of Australia catching on fire, a […]
DIY: Soundproofing Your Home
Nothing like being quarantined at home that makes you realize you need a bigger home. If you need to remotely work, or simply get some alone time, it can be hard with your whole family stuck at home. If noise is an issue in your home, and simply purchasing a larger home isn’t an option, […]
Spring Home Maintenance – What To Do During Your Quarantine
Good morning readers. We know it’s been a little while since our last blog and a LOT has happened since then. Let’s begin with a little recap of some relevant news. Being quarantined has led to an increase in our screen time, and it’s not the increase you expect. With hospitals facing shortages in PPE, […]
A Responsible Way To Disinfect
Happy Friday President Trump has laid out his plan in response to the crisis. Excluding the United Kingdom, travel to Europe has been banned for 30 days. He also instructed the IRS to push back the April 15th tax deadline. NBA players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have tested positive for COVID-19, leading to an […]
2020 Bathroom Trends
Happy hump day Since its record high in February, the S&P has lost over $5 TRILLION in value. The price of gasoline is decreasing. Experts predict the cost per gallon could drop below $2 soon. Multiple Universities across Ohio are moving face-to-face classes toward online learning for 2 weeks after their respective spring breaks. Yep […]
2020 Kitchen Trends
Happy Monday Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Northern Italy has been put on lockdown, potentially jeopardizing the economy. After defeating 2 juggernaut teams, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers, this weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers have the best odds to win the 2020 NBA Championship. Happy National Napping Day! Try and catch some […]
What To Do About the Coronavirus
Happy Friday Former NYC mayor Mike Bloomberg and the previous front-runner Elizabeth Warren have dropped out of the presidential race. Coronavirus death toll in the United States: 14 Due to Coronavirus fears, the NBA issued a memo to all players, suggesting them to use fist-bumps instead of high-fives and to avoid taking items from fans […]