OK I’ll admit it. I have a clutter problem. It’s not that I want to save everything like hoarders do. It’s just that I am very unorganized and things pile up quickly, hence clutter. Every so often my husband and I go on a decluttering binge, but the cycle starts right up again.  So when information on staying organized comes [...]

To many Latinos owning a home IS the American dream. And to be honest, for most American families, Latino or not, it is the biggest investment they will make in their lives.  So it is important to note that investing in a home will require more than a down payment and mortgage payments. Regular maintenance and improvements are necessary to [...]

I simply love unexpected dramatic make overs that make me just want to jump right out of my shoes.  This is a great example that big doesn’t always mean better. So much was accomplished with limited space. Structurally this room almost had it all, the only two additions that the home needed were the Recessed Light Fixtures and the addition [...]

Do you have a spare room in your home, or are your niños grown and leaving the nest soon?  Well that spare room doesn’t have to become another guest bedroom. Depending on your interests and hobbies, there are a variety of creative ways you can optimize the space to suit your needs, and making the small improvements necessary may prove [...]

 At Casa Latina we’re always on the lookout for projects that are fun, simple to do and inexpensive.  It’s not always an easy combination. So when I discovered http://www.crazyaboutmybaybah.com’s How To Make Easter Egg Shakers | Upcycled Easter Craft I felt I had to share it. It’s a unique family friendly project that can also teach los niños a lesson; how-to [...]

For those who can spare a closet, converting it into a much needed home office is a great addition. This project can take up to two weekends to accomplish: Remove closet doors, railings and shelves then patch up holes Paint walls and interior ceiling with desired colour Place desk Measure and install desired shelves Para aquellos que pueden quitar un [...]

With larger families than average Americans laundry can be a major chore for many of us Latinas.  And these days, many of us are expecting more and more out of our laundry room.  In the past, homeowners were satisfied with simply having a washer, dryer and utility sink relegated to some dark corner of their basement. While this is certainly [...]

One recurring issue people have is how to effectively use their garage space.  Many people end up using it as another storage space in their homes rather than assessing their needs and converting the garage into a practical area.  In this week’s Fox News Latino article I offer a solution to a question on how-to effectively use an underutilized garage [...]

Part of what makes our work at Casa Latina so exciting is finding the most amazing Latina bloggers and designers whose projects and philosophy we can share. So we are very proud to announce that Nicole Torres is starting as a regular contributor of Casa Latina. Nicole is a MUY talented interior designer with a unique gift; she can refurbish and [...]