by | Jul 2, 2020 | Trending Articles
When it comes to kitchen organization, don’t sweat the small stuff. We’ll show you all the tips and tricks you’ll need to get your kitchen back on track and clutter free. Stunning glass canisters lined along your shelf or in the pantry are...
by | Jun 30, 2020 | Trending Articles
Navigating slick shower floors and ducking under a too-low showerhead can be annoying before your morning coffee. Worse yet, these nuisances can pose potentially serious dangers to aging homeowners. Kerrie Kelly, a member of the American Society of Interior Designers...
by | Jun 25, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles
So, you recently moved into a new place, and you finally have your furniture arranged exactly how you want it. You placed your decorative accents and hung the few pieces of art you own. But every time you sit down to relax on the sofa, those big, blank walls taunt you...
by | Jun 23, 2020 | Market Updates | Advice Column, Trending Articles
We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling reasons. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different...
by | Jun 18, 2020 | Remodeling Tips, Trending Articles
Squeaky wood floors are a common problem, and it’s usually an inexpensive do-it-yourself repair. Here are some tips for silencing the squeak: Sprinkle baby powder, baking soda or powdered graphite over the squeaky floorboard and work it into the seams. This will...
by | Jun 16, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles, Videos
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a fast, no-fuss way to tile a kitchen backsplash. Steps: 1. Snap a chalk line onto the backsplash wall 5½ inches above the countertop. 2. Use a utility knife and steel-rule straightedge to cut...
by | Jun 11, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Landscaping | Gardening, Trending Articles
Start by snipping flowers from your cutting garden or pick up a store-bought arrangement. Keep an eye out for interesting foliage such as ferns and geranium leaves too. Once you have your flowers and foliage, divide the blooms among an eclectic assortment of recycled...
by | Jun 9, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles
Consider these inviting designs to energize your home and impress your guests. A few years ago, people were anticipating the demise of dining rooms. That hasn’t exactly happened. While homeowners have likely grown more comfortable having their regular...
by | Jun 4, 2020 | Landscaping | Gardening, Trending Articles
See how to set up your outdoor areas for more enjoyment this year and make them a bit more earth-friendly in the process. Gardening can be a great way to accomplish common resolutions like eating healthier, getting more active and reducing stress while doing something...
by | Jun 2, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Remodeling Tips, Trending Articles
A spacious dedicated laundry room has a certain appeal, to be sure. But with closet-size laundry stations trending in 2019, designers and homeowners are coming around to the fact that a lot can be done in a surprisingly compact space — freeing up more square footage...
