While it’s true that many of us will always take the easy way out and hire professional painters when we want to change up the look of our homes, there are also those among us who take great pride in doing at least some of the interior painting of our houses ourselves. Whether you’re a true artist at heart for …
Best Plants for Shady Places
One piece of advice that is often given for livening up a dark and drab room is to add a houseplant or two….but how do you keep your new green friend alive in a room with little to no natural light? Believe it or not, there are many plants that actually thrive in low-light settings. Read on to find out …
Making the Right First Impression with Your Home’s Exterior
The first thing potential buyers will see upon arriving at your home is the exterior, and that initial impression can affect the way they see everything else on the inside as well. If the outside of your house looks weather-beaten or in need of a good pressure-washing, you’ll want to consider a deep cleaning and possibly even a fresh coat …
Map It!
The summer travel season is one of our favorite times of year, whether we’re taking long vacations or sneaking weekend trips in wherever possible. If you’re also a travel buff, why not incorporate maps of some of your favorite destinations into your home decor! We have some great ideas for decorating with maps, whether you’re purchasing a new piece, or …
Make Your Home Even Smarter!
Have you already upgraded to a smart home thermostat, a robotic vacuum and camera enabled doorbell? Today’s homes are getting smarter and smarter by the minute, and while these standard smart devices are far from old news, there are some new kids on the block as well. New products are hitting the market all the time that can be programmed …
Home Upgrades that WON’T Help You Sell
Keeping our homes up-to-date, comfortable and visually pleasing is important to all of us, and as we invest large amounts of money in upgrades, we always tell ourselves that are adding to our homes’ value. The money you spend on your home now may very well come back to you later in the form of a higher selling price and …
Decorating with Living Coral, 2019’s Color of the Year
The spring home improvement season is in full swing, and we are all busy decluttering, rearranging and for some of us, redecorating. Whether that means a fresh coat of paint, replacing furniture or simply freshening a room’s look with a few accent pieces, you can’t go wrong by incorporating the Pantone 2019 Color of the Year into your design plans. …
The Perfect Pillow
Are you in search of the perfect pillow? Manufacturers make a lot of claims about their pillows, that they can keep you cool, cure your back pain, stop your allergies and give you an all around better night’s sleep. Unfortunately, there is no one perfect pillow that works for everyone. The type and amount of fill varies greatly from brand …
New Uses for Old China
Inheriting family china from your mother, grandmother, or other family members is truly a special honor, but sometimes we end up with more of these porcelain treasures than we can adequately display. Adding an inherited set or two to your own china may leave your cabinets bursting at the seams! Rather than allowing these mementos to go unappreciated in storage, …