For centuries, cherry, oak, maple, ash and other American hardwoods have been the preferred selection in fine furniture. Design trends have come and gone, but solid hardwood furniture continues to be the classic choice because it enhances every decor and lifestyle.

Now that the holidays are over, you may find yourself thinking: “I need a vacation!” But if time off just doesn’t fit into your winter schedule or budget, consider ways to create a vacation in your own home.

Nearly half of all residential moves (48 percent) take place during the four months of June through September, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are among the millions of people planning a move to a new home this summer, now is the perfect time to purge all of your old, outdated things: throw away broken, dusty knickknacks, give the clothes you haven't worn in a year to charity, and put your tattered issues of People magazine in the recycling bin.

Allergy sufferers often pay the greatest price during the winter months when the cold weather forces us indoors. Even though ragweed season has passed, there is something else that can trigger allergy symptoms without warning - the allergens that lurk inside your home.

Once you’ve designed your dream bath and selected the big ticket items like the flooring, tiles, faucets and sinks – it’s time to add the fun details and finishing touches. Will you choose chrome bath accessories to match your modern sensibilities? Or will you lean toward rich, old world finishes to complete your look?

Day in and day out, kitchen faucets get called into action for the toughest and most common household chores: cleaning dishes, rinsing vegetables, washing hands. With so much interaction, consumers are looking at their faucets in new ways – and demanding more functionality and satisfaction than ever before.

When it comes to finding that perfect Valentine's gift for someone special in your life, it goes without saying that the best gift is a gift from the heart.