Changing the look of a room by giving the walls a fresh coat of paint is one of the most common and easiest projects most homeowners will do. But there are so many other things in your home that can be given a new look with a few swipes of a paintbrush! With just a few extra tools, you can …
Use That Extra Space!
Does your home have unfinished or unused basement space? Even homes sold with “finished” basements often have one or two rooms that have not been finished fully, or have simply been left empty and unused. While the average basement remodel costs anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000, the return on investment can be as much as 70% when it comes time …
Why October is Perfect for Planting
Did you know that October is actually the ideal month for planting many of the flowers and shrubs that make our yards look so colorful in the spring? Roots grow best when the soil is warm, between 55 and 75 degrees, so in the spring, soil is often still too cool to promote root growth before the long dry summer …
Pantry Door Ideas!
Upgrading your pantry doors is a great way to change the look of your kitchen, especially if you’re just not ready for the expense and trouble of completely refacing cabinets or redoing your floors. The pantry tends to be a focal point of your kitchen – you go in and out multiple times each day, and it’s likely the largest …
Help for Fall Home Sellers!
As you have probably heard, May is the magic month for selling your home, with springtime in general being the best time to hit the market. But what if your life doesn’t happen to follow that exact schedule? You can absolutely sell your home in the fall and winter months, and we have some tips and suggestions that can make …
What to Leave Off the Moving Truck
There are plenty of items throughout your home that a professional moving service either cannot or will not move for you, usually for liability and legal reasons. Some items seem to be common sense – your movers won’t load your grill’s propane tank or a firearm onto their truck. Other items might take you by surprise, such as your kiddo’s …
Quick Tips for the DIY Painter
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 …
Stage Your Pool To Sell!
There are mixed messages about whether a pool helps you or harms you when selling your home. The general consensus seems to be that you should never add a pool with the hopes of recouping the costs when it time to sell, but if you want one and you will use it, go for it! But how do you make …
Upgrading the Great Outdoors!
Are you starting to make small upgrades and changes in order to sell your home? Or do you just want to know what you can do now that will make your home easier to sell in case you decide to move in the future? Don’t neglect the great outdoors when looking for ideas to increase your selling price. From small …