By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features When you walk into a room that has a fireplace, it’s often the first thing that you see. It centers the space, drawing attention whether it’s made of weathered wood or elegant porcelain or painted black or white. But some...
Category: Interior Design
Top tips for organizing your closets and cabinets
posted by: UtLiving
August 25, 2022
by Erik J. Martin / CTW Features In the 1930s, two popular radio comedians were Fibber McGee and Molly. The running gag with Fibber was his hall closet – whenever he opened it on his show, a heap of piled-up possessions would come tumbling out...
Cheers! Creating your first home bar
posted by: UtLiving
July 14, 2022
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features If entertaining family and friends in your home is part of your post-pandemic social plan, serving celebratory drinks from a home bar would be a nice touch. But if you’re more accustomed to buying six packs than spirits, you may...
Fixes for today’s remodeling frustrations
posted by: UtLiving
July 11, 2022
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Dust, delays, cost over-runs. Remodeling is trying under the best of circumstances. Now, with record remodeling projects underway and continued supply snafus, it’s particularly vexing. Homeowners can benefit if they employ strategies for this unique remodeling environment, shares Kurt Clason, owner...
When you’re considering buying a fixer-upper
posted by: UtLiving
June 30, 2022
BY NANCY MATTIA, CTW FEATURES Buying a fixer-upper, which is a home needing repairs but is livable as is, could be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make—or one of the worst. On the upside, the purchase may allow you to have your dream...
4 simple ways to create the perfect home meditation space
posted by: UtLiving
June 20, 2022
BY NANCY MATTIA, CTW FEATURES Where you meditate has a big impact on how you meditate. Whether you’re currently meditating or thinking of giving it a try, setting up a proper spot at home is important. So is outfitting the space with a few key...
How will higher interest rates impact the housing market?
posted by: UtLiving
May 19, 2022
As the Federal Reserve works to tackle elevated inflation through higher interest rates, would-be homebuyers will likely feel the strain of more expensive borrowing costs. Meanwhile, the housing market is likely to return to more normal pre-COVID conditions with fewer transactions and home prices increasing...
Spacious and charming rebuilt home on a quiet cul-de-sac
posted by: UtLiving
March 14, 2022
By April Bamburg There’s a charming home awaiting new owners at 1341 S. Colonial Circle in Salt Lake City. This 5-bed, 4.5-bath home offers 3,621 square feet of living space, and the curb appeal is on point. Constructed by Wasatch Hollow, this home is a...
Getting the shower flow going again
posted by: UtLiving
January 27, 2022
By David Wilfong QUESTION – How do you clear a clogged drain? 1. Use a Plunger We won’t lie to you—using a plunger to clear a clog has a low success rate. That said, it’s so easy to do that it’s always worth a try!...
Cozy cottage in South Salt Lake
posted by: UtLiving
December 21, 2021
By David Wilfong This simple but newly remodeled home is available for rent on the south end of Salt Lake. It is convenient to Sugar House and the downtown Salt Lake district. It has two bedrooms and 1,200 square feet of living space under roof. ...