9 Ways to Keep Your Home Clean With Pets
For many of us, a life without pets is a nonstarter. They give us love, joy, companionship, and someone to talk to when we’re tired of...
- Mar 24
- 3 min
See Your Garden in Living Color
Bright Blossoms or Pale Petals? The Choice is Yours! Have you ever looked enviously at a neighbor’s garden and wondered how they achieved...
- Jun 30, 2021
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- Mar 25, 2021
- 3 min
#PatioGoals: How to Create an Inviting Outdoor Living Area
Shake off the spring: Summer is on its way, and we want to be ready! This year, why not turn your outdoor space into a cozy retreat?...
- Dec 15, 2020
- 4 min
Alternatives to Stick-Built Construction: Prefab Homebuilding Methods and Materials
Shorter construction times, lower costs, and sustainability concerns are motivating homebuyers to look for new ways to build their homes....
- Sep 30, 2020
- 3 min
The Evolution of the American Home: Architectural Styles Through the Decades
American architecture has followed a unique path throughout history. With different climates and raw materials on hand from those found...
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
How to Create a Functional Kitchen Workspace
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home. We cook there, stand over the sink to eat there, and possibly do homework, office...
- May 7, 2020
- 4 min
Beware These Common Contractor Scams
Hiring the right contractor for a home renovation project requires careful consideration. We’ve all heard a horror story or two about...
- Feb 21, 2020
- 3 min
Home Energy Alternatives of the Future
Considering the significant amount of energy that we use at home, we should all be looking for ways to introduce renewable energy into...
- Oct 11, 2019
- 4 min
Home Away from Home
How to Make Your Space Inviting for Overnight Guests Having guests in your home, whether it’s for a weekend or an extended stay, can...
- Jun 26, 2019
- 4 min
How to Decorate a Room from Top to Bottom: A Step-By-Step Guide
You study the IKEA catalog, or Country Living, or Dwell, oohing and ahhing over the gorgeous rooms, sumptuous fabrics, and stunning...
- May 9, 2019
- 2 min
How to Transform Your Backyard Into a Relaxing Haven
With summer on the way, more of us will be shifting our downtime outside. Making your backyard feel like an extension of your home’s...
- Dec 31, 2018
- 3 min
Nerd Out at Home: Smart-Home Trends You Should Know About
Consider this scenario: You’re leaving work. The geotracker in your phone tells your thermostat at home to turn up the heat in...
- Nov 9, 2018
- 3 min
How to Sell Your Home During the Holidays
Between school recitals, office parties, gift shopping, and entertaining, the holidays aren’t traditionally high time for buying or...
- Aug 10, 2018
- 3 min
Modern Ways to Bring Your Love of Retro Into Your Home
No one wants to live in an outdated space, but that doesn’t mean all things old have to go. Mixing the old with the new can add a lot of...
- Apr 13, 2018
- 4 min
Do It Yourself! … Or Not: 3 Projects You Can Finish in a Day
Plus When to Hire a Contractor or a Handyman Looking for a few ways to freshen up your home without breaking the bank or sacrificing too...
- Jan 18, 2018
- 2 min
5 Ways to Elevate Your Home's Decor Right Now
Redecorating can be so fun! It’s especially great if you’re one for keeping up on the hottest new trends, as items are easy to find and...
- Nov 7, 2017
- 2 min
DIY Organization Tips for the New Year
Believe it or not, the New Year is not far off, and it’s time to take stock. Another gym resolution? Forget it. This year, resolve to get...
- Aug 1, 2017
- 3 min
Got Curb Appeal? The Importance of Curb Appeal and How to Improve It
It’s what’s on the inside that counts, right? True, but when it comes to your home, the outside also matters more than you might think. A...
- May 2, 2017
- 4 min
Going Green: 9 Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
They say it’s not easy being green, but when it comes to your home, that couldn’t be further from the truth. While making the switch from...