Sometimes you don’t realize until after you’ve lived in your house for awhile which rooms you really want (or need) to have ceiling fans in. Have you ever considered buying ceiling fans for non-traditional rooms like your bathroom or kitchen? I have — especially when cooking in the kitchen and getting ready in my small […]
Home remodeling can bring satisfaction to your living space and improve your home’s overall value. Although a home remodeling project or addition sounds promising financially, there are many factors to consider before deciding if it’s right for you: Consider the value and features of other homes in your neighborhood. Study the architecture of your home […]
It’s exciting to finally own your very own home or property. Once the papers are signed, you can’t wait to start making that house exactly what you envision it to be. Obtaining the proper building permit is an important step for any home remodel. Before you start knocking down walls or installing a new toilet, […]
The entire point of having homeowners insurance is to let you rest easy knowing that your home and your valuables are protected. And you pay a premium for this peace of mind, too. So you’ve got home insurance, and now you think that you’re fully protected — right? Wrong! Unfortunately, many homeowners insurance policies are very […]
While it’s exciting to embark on a massive remodel, there are often hiccups that crop up along the journey. Removing a load bearing wall might just be one of the biggest! You might think that you can knock down any wall in your house to make more space, but this actually isn’t wise. Some walls […]
It has happened to the best of us. Prior to building or moving into a new home, we study floor plans that we think will be ideal for our family. But after moving in, we wonder why the floor plan just doesn’t work. Whether you’re working with an architect to design the your dream home or you’re house hunting for […]
If you’re building a new home or have always dreamed of creating a uniquely gorgeous master bathroom, now is the right time to make your vision a reality. The master bath is an essential room in your home. It should be a place of reflection, solitude, and peace. Designing your dream master bathroom requires thoughtful […]
When I think about curb appeal, I usually envision a little house in the suburbs with a beautiful yard – don’t you? This leaves out a huge group of homeowners who live in places where a yard isn’t possible (or those who rent — like me). If you’re an urban homeowner, you have your own challenges, […]
The plants that made your garden look great through the summer can make it look downright depressing in the fall. The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of a nice garden though. Here are 6 plants that thrive in the winter and remain colorful until spring comes around again… Lynnette WalczakI […]
You recycle, you bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store, and you care about the environment. (Way to go!) You probably want to do more, so now you’re wondering — what’s the deal with “green” home building? Every year, fueled by concerns over global climate change, the popularity of green homes grows. But […]
Shipping container homes have steeled my interest lately. Container housing is growing in popularity as people continue to downsize and the tiny house movement expands throughout the United States. Today, many tiny houses are being constructed from recycled freight shipping containers, which are the perfect size for building a small house! Joshua McMorrow-HernandezI’m a roller coaster junkie, a weather enthusiast, a frequent […]
