by | May 28, 2020 | Trending Articles
Cabinets often take up most of the visual weight in a kitchen. A lot of homeowners paint their cabinets white to make them visually recede, then focus on injecting a little color and personality through smaller surface areas such as the backsplash or countertop...
by | May 26, 2020 | Market Updates | Advice Column, Trending Articles
If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you need to save 20% or you won’t be able to secure a mortgage. The truth is that...
by | May 21, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Landscaping | Gardening, Trending Articles
Outdoor lights have a major impact on the atmosphere of a landscape. Multiple light fixtures — installed under the pergola, in the water and throughout the trees — give this space a resort-style feel that’s ideal for entertaining. Get inspired with photos...
by | May 19, 2020 | Landscaping | Gardening, Trending Articles
We all seem to have that dark corner of our garden or porch that looks uninviting, cold, and in major need of color. Have no fear, here are some solutions for livening up that shady area, including insights into the best plant combinations that will thrive in low...
by | May 14, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Remodeling Tips, Trending Articles
Haute Hardware Switch out your dated, dusty knobs and pulls and replace them with their chic, shiny counterparts. This quick, low-cost project (can you even call it that?) has the power to transform the entire aesthetic of your bathroom design. Proof: this, white...
by | May 12, 2020 | Remodeling Tips, Trending Articles
Enlisting an experienced pro can take your kitchen project to the next level. Here’s how to make the most of it. With the average major kitchen overhaul costing homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, it’s no wonder that 85 percent of kitchen renovators turn to a...
by | May 7, 2020 | Remodeling Tips, Trending Articles, Videos
(Click/Tap image to play video) Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the options for insulation with host Kevin O’Connor. Steps: Fiberglass insulation is sold by wall thickness and that should be adhered to so the insulation doesn’t get compressed...
by | May 5, 2020 | Interior Design | Home Staging, Trending Articles
Good-looking wall treatments and layered furnishings are laid out beautifully in these rooms. 1. East Meets West Designers: Homeowners with Michael Miller of Phase2 Builders Location: San FranciscoSize: 250 square feet (23 square meters) Homeowners’ request. Modernize...
by | Apr 30, 2020 | Landscaping | Gardening, Trending Articles
Luxurious accents, inviting lounge areas and twinkling lights help make a backyard feel like a vacation spot. Imagine stepping into an outdoor space and seeing a swaying hammock, glowing garden lights and bold tropical foliage, and hearing the sound of water trickling...
by | Apr 28, 2020 | Market Updates | Advice Column, Trending Articles
Play up your home’s amenities for the season in which you choose to sell. There is a selling myth that you should wait till springtime to sell your home. While spring is the busiest season for real estate sales, people buy homes 365 days a year. If you decide...
