When office buildings and businesses of all kinds closed their doors last spring, many of us transitioned to working from home full-time. The luckiest among us already had a separate room that could be repurposed into an office (or maybe it was even already set up as one). Meanwhile some people have been making do, working wherever they can find …
How a Bathroom Remodel Can Affect Your Home’s Value
You might think it’s the size of your lot or that new roof you had installed last summer, but experts agree, it is often your kitchen and your bathrooms that have the most impact on buyers when it comes time to sell your home. People may only spend a small part of their day in one or more of their …
Design Trends for 2021
As we move forward from the historic year that was 2020, can we expect many changes in interior design? Definitely! Trends change from year to year and each January we look forward to finding out what the experts think will be popular in the coming year. But perhaps this year more than ever, more and more of us are looking …
Choosing the Correct Paint Sheen
Is it time to update the look of your interior walls? We’ve all been spending much more time at home lately, and home improvement projects are booming in popularity. The walls we have been staring at for the past few months may be crying out for a fresh coat of paint. Whether you are planning to tackle a small DIY …
Kitchen Remodel Considerations
A kitchen remodel is one of the most common projects homeowners choose when undergoing a home renovation. An all new kitchen can be exciting, but the renovation process can also be rather daunting. Proper advance planning goes a long way toward making sure your renovation turns out exactly the way you want it to. The most important thing when reimaging …
The Best Flooring for Pet Owners
Are you in the market for new flooring for your home? Whether you’re upgrading your carpet or ripping it up and moving on to hardwoods, or vice versa, new floors are a great way to give the rooms in your home an all new look. However, if you’re a pet owner, you have some additional considerations to keep in mind …
Quick and Easy Kitchen Upgrades
Kitchen upgrades are one of the most popular home renovation projects, and they’re worthwhile – the average homeowner will see as much as an 80% return on their investment in a kitchen overhaul. However, these projects can also cost a lot of money and take a long time to complete. If you aren’t looking to break the bank or be …
Never DIY These Projects!
If you’ve been a homeowner for a little while, you’ve no doubt had to tackle a few repair projects around the house. In today’s age of YouTube videos and online tutorials, many of us are tackling projects we would have paid a professional to do several years ago. It’s true that doing minor repair and renovation work yourself can not …
What You Should Know About Home Renovation Loans
Maybe you’ve recently purchased a fixer-upper and you’re ready to turn it into your dream home. Or, perhaps you purchased your dream home years ago and over time it has turned into somewhat of a fixer-upper. Regardless of the reason for your repairs, you may find yourself needing a home renovation loan to complete the work. Renovation loans can come …