In just a few short days, we’ll turn the corner into warmer weather. There’ll be no more cold mornings, flowers will bloom, trees will grow, birds will sing, and it will officially be spring. Okay, maybe the changing of seasons doesn’t work quite so suddenly, but spring does mark the beginning of a notoriously busy […]
When Friends Buy a Home Together Pooling resources with friends and siblings has become the quickest path to homeownership and surprisingly is more common than you think. (www.nytimes.com) > Read More
Recycling Symbols, Decoded What do those symbols on plastic bottles mean? And why are they different from the ones on the box your latest online purchase came in? Here, the cheat sheet you need properly dispose of recyclables. (realsimple.com) > Read More
Make the Front Porch a Selling Point Now, we’re seeing those iconic front porches coming back. And the younger generation is bringing a different spin to this idea of “porching.” There’s this growing movement called “Porchfest.” (RealtorMag) > Read More
Window Frames: Material Guide Regardless of the architectural style or size of a home, one inclusion is necessary; effective, beautiful windows. Before you try to decide what “types of windows” you’d like in your home, let’s take a look at some of the most pertinent considerations that will help you to make a perfectly […]
Why Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets Are the Best Of All Possible Worlds Picking a kitchen paint color is difficult. It’s something you’ll live with for quite awhile, so you want something classic. If you choose a white or neutral, however, you run the risk of it being too boring, or even too cold… Here are […]
Hot Home Trend: Edison Bulbs Does your listing’s lighting need a contemporary makeover? Edison bulbs may be the answer. These clear glass light bulbs, in which the center is exposed, have a nostalgic-like appearance and let out a nice warm glow. They can make your lighting stand out. (RealtorMag) > Read More
Home Inspection Nightmares Crazy critters, a leaking skylight, and ductwork patched with denim jeans? These home inspectors have seen it all! (thisoldhouse.com) > Read More
Masking Tape Will Save Your Life in the Kitchen You’ll never have to second-guess if those leftovers are still good. > Read More
Turn Firewood Into Floating Shelves Everyone is making floating shelves out of 1×6’s so having something this unique will really make them stand out vs. the rest.(Inscrutables) > Read More