If a home renovation is in your future, your hands might be itching to wield that sledgehammer to knock down walls, rip up shag carpet, or oust those dark wood cabinets from your kitchen for good. Yet hold on there—have you considered wha...
Work with professionals who can assess flood risk and help you decide how much you can tolerate.
You’ve found the perfect home — sunny kitchen, the right number of bathrooms, and a big, beautiful yard. And then someone mentions a cas...
The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but the living room is the hub. It’s where everyone convenes to relax and enjoy quality time with each other (or with the TV). If you’re preparing to list your house, you need to go the extra mi...
Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home.
Buying a home can be emotional, but negotiating the price shouldn’t be. The key to saving mo...
While there are general guidelines on how often to paint your home’s exterior, you may not know exactly when your home was last painted. In this case, you’ll need to watch out for a few things. When your home is giving you these signals...
Even with the outside world opening back up, many of us have found new comfort in staying at home. Backyard dinner parties, outdoor movie nights, drinks on the deck—you name it, there are so many summertime favorites that really don’t r...
No need for fancy DIY skills, a lot of money, or a ton of time to pull off these yard upgrades.
It’s your yard -- yours to do with as you wish. And while that’s great, that doesn’t mean you have to be one of those people who spend ev...
You’re ready to list your house—but are your dated bedrooms a turn-off to prospective buyers?
Today’s buyers are more focused than ever on finding luxe master suites that double as relaxing retreats.
“Pre-pandemic, nobody really c...
Two years ago, we painted a major living area in our home—a large, open-concept space that contains our family room and kitchen, with high ceilings and lots of natural light. We took it from a garish mustard yellow to white. The room now ...
What Style is Your House?
Whether you're remodeling, adding a second level, or just giving your home some extra curb appeal, knowing the style of your house can help you develop a successful plan. You'll also gain a greater appreciation ...