It is common for homeowners to make cosmetic changes after buying a home. One of the simplest projects that has an immediate effect is a fresh paint job. Many homeowners attempt to visualize the perfect paint color in a given room, but are often left disappointed with the results. To avoid paint color remorse, keep in mind these tips before …
The summer season is one of the best times of the year to hang out on your porch and hold gatherings there. But if your front porch is a little boring, you probably will not enjoy sitting there. Yes, this does incur some expenses, but if you follow our suggestions you can easily bring them down. Redoing your porch can …
When it comes to designing a home – whether it’s new construction or a renovation – choosing beautiful exterior colors and complementary accent hues is critical to creating an appealing household. “To select the right colors for your home, view siding colors as an exterior project tool that both turns a home into a showpiece and increases its value,” says Leslie Harrington, …
Outdoor kitchens are one of the hottest trends for exterior home improvements in 2014, a survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects reveals. If you’re considering creating a backyard kitchen this year, you may be wondering how much of the work you can do yourself in order to get the most out of your budget. Fortunately, many aspects of the job …
Kitchens remain a top remodeling project in 2014, according to the Member Profile Study done by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), in time for National Home Improvement Month this May. Eighty-two percent of NARI members identify kitchens as their No. 1 service. This year, the association’s 2014 CotY Awards program, which recognizes top projects in 25 categories, …
So you want to sell your home, and not just sell it, but actually get the best price for it. This is not difficult if you know what to do and initiate your selling procedure correctly. Have you ever seen a TV show where staged homes are shown? Beautiful, are they not? Would you like your house to look like …
Give your home an energy shot this spring with bright colors and bold patterns. “Patterns are hot, hot, hot,” says Cathie Pliess, program coordinator of design for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and a certified interior designer. “Look for oversized patterns in bold colors on a white background.” Spring home design is trending to naturals – florals, ethnic patterns, …
Windows can bring new life to existing homes by letting in fresh air, flooding rooms with natural light and opening up beautiful views. They also come in all shapes, sizes and materials. Important considerations for selecting the right window are type, material, style, climate and budget. Type A pocket window is perfect in situations where the home’s existing window frame …
This year more than 5.4 million homes were sold by the end of August, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Are you one of these millions of new homeowners? If so, you’ve most likely felt the urge to settle in immediately. However, before making any major renovations, it’s a good idea to live in a new home awhile to …
