A great fire pit or a fireplace is an excellent catalyst for good conversation, an excuse to relax outdoors away from technology, or enjoy the beauty that exists in your own backyard. When considering making the addition of a fire…
Old farm equipment adds a rustic touch to decor for the backyard, garden, front porch — or even inside, in moderation. Everything from wagon wheels to a wooden wheelbarrow may be repurposed into decor around the garden; in some cases,…
An unfinished basement, with its concrete floor and exposed joists, may seem dreary and cold. But in reality, it is an enormous blank canvas just waiting for your inspired ideas and artistic vision. The fact is, you don’t really need…
One of the most popular trends still going strong 20 years after the term was coined. A distressed and timeworn look is the epitome of shabby chic decorating. Contemporary but classic, it has become a popular and universal style. The…
Have you ever driven by a home that you had to take a second look? From the brick the house is made of, to the color of the front door, to the landscaping in front of the porch. It all…
Kitchens from the late 40s through the 50s, smooth colorful easy-to-clean surfaces reigned supreme. Retro is a culturally outdated or aged style, trend, mode, or fashion, from the overall post-modern past, that has since that time become functionally or superficially…
We all have old vintage frames left by our grandmothers and mother. It is a real shame to throw them and that is why we found great ideas how to repurpose them. You can put family pictures in the vintage…
Had a phone call about foreclosures and short sales in another town. They were wondering if these are bargains. Short sales and foreclosures are often not the deals they appear to be, especially for inexperienced buyers. In this market, even…
I had a phone about foreclosures and short sales in another town. They were wondering if these were bargains. Short sales and foreclosures are often not the deals they appear to be, especially for inexperienced buyers. In this market, even…
But you don’t need to shell out big bucks to make a big impact in an outdated kitchen. Whether you’ve lived in your house for years or you just got the keys, here are some easy ways to add accents…
While redecorating a room can seem overwhelming, a good place to start might be by focusing on the window treatments. Imagine what sort of mood you want your home to convey. Do you want an airy look? Would you rather…
Trying to figure out how much your next home improvement project will cost shouldn’t be harder than the project itself. More often than not, however, homeowners will underestimate the cost of their next renovation. Why is it so hard to judge…
Most of us have a nagging issue or two in our homes that we would like to fix. Perhaps your kitchen is just too dark to work in comfortably, or your bathroom is still living in the 1960s. Good news:…
1. Your personal documents Let’s start with the obvious, mostly because it needs repeating. Something that lists your full name and a bunch of numbers (e.g., your Social Security card, checkbook, or credit cards) is an identity thief’s dream haul.…
7 Pricing Myths to Stop Believing If You Ever Hope to Sell Your House (also in selling land and business) You always make money when you sell a home Sure, real estate tends to appreciate over time: The National Association…