improvement: Tips For Creating A Luxe Bedroom
- 05/17/21 05:03 AM
Creating a relaxing, romantic retreat of a bedroom is the goal, but it's not as easy as just loading the furniture in and making the bed. Many people find that even with beautiful pieces and great space, their bedroom is still lacking that something special. A few tips and the right mix can make you feel more serene, help you sleep better, and even make you feel more amorous in your private sanctuary.
Get the lighting right
You don't want to feel like you're being interrogated in the bedroom. Super bright lights don't set the mood, nor are they useful for helping you … (1 comments)
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improvement: Home Renovations On A Budget
- 03/06/17 05:15 AM
If you’re looking to get the best return on your investment or just improve your property to attract high quality tenants, a kitchen remodel is one of the highest value projects. The most recent cost vs. value report, released in January 2014, shows that property owners will recoup 82.7 percent of the cost on a minor kitchen remodel, an increase of more than five percent over 2013.
The good news is that high value renovations like these don’t have to break the bank. There are a number of options for making improvements to your property that can significantly better its appearance without … (0 comments)
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improvement: 7 Tips For A Clean And Organized Holiday Season
- 12/14/16 05:40 PM
The holidays are a magical time of year meant for enjoying the company of your closest friends and family. But playing host to your holiday celebrations can sometimes get a little stressful. Here are a handful of tips to keep your home clean and organized during holiday season.
#1 Prioritize Activities in Advance
It's tempting to overindulge in all things holiday themed. One of the biggest problems some homeowners face is a lack of organization. Start by prioritizing activities and events during the holiday period so you don't bite off more than you can chew. For example, plan:
*Shopping (food, gifts, etc.)
*Decoration
*Time … (2 comments)
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improvement: How to Make a Small Space Feel Larger
- 12/13/16 03:59 PM
Pages of glossy magazines are often filled with immense rooms and oversized spaces full of grandeur and twelve-foot ceilings. But the truth is that most of us live in houses, apartments or townhomes built on a much smaller scale. When faced with the size of some of these tiny rooms, it's easy to get frustrated when you're trying to decorate.
But what if those rooms could feel even bigger? What if you could visually add space with a few small changes? What if there were tips and tricks and ideas to make a small room appear larger?
Good news! There are.
If you're tired … (7 comments)
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improvement: 10 Fall Home Improvement Tips
- 09/28/16 07:57 AM
Now that summer gear has been stowed away, it's time to focus on fall home improvement projects. According to Vicki Payne, host of the For Your Home with Vicki Payne television show, autumn is the key time to evaluate your home exterior and prepare it for the harsh winter months ahead.
"With cooler fall weather comes the realization that your home will soon experience cold, snowy weather," says Payne, a nationally recognized home improvement expert on the country's longest running home and garden television show. "To get your house ready, start by giving your exterior a thorough review. Everything should be checked, … (3 comments)
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improvement: 5 Basement Renovations That Pay Off
- 05/23/16 12:58 AM
With homeowners using their basements for laundry, exercise and storage, aesthetics are usually a secondary concern. How can you update the looks of your basement? Here are a few ideas worth exploring:
#1 Enhance the Floor
Floors in busy areas eventually end up in bad shape. A new floor will tremendously enhance the appeal of your basement. The costs of a new floor are less expensive than most homeowners assume. Vinyl floors are affordable, tough and require little upkeep. Apply an epoxy coating for an even cheaper flooring option. Several coats of epoxy make even the roughest floors look new.
#2 Add Shelves
Clutter undermines … (0 comments)
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improvement: Feng Shui for Family: Improve Your Home, Improve Your Energy
- 04/10/16 11:57 PM
As a mom, you have no shortage of responsibilities, and the energy of your home can be easily overlooked. The ancient art of feng shui can help you transform your home from busy and buzzing to calm and serene with some simple decluttering and furniture rearrangement.
Rearrange Your Living Room
As the heart of your home, the flow of energy in your living room is essential to your family's overall energy. To create a cozy, nurturing space, start with a seating area where you can connect and relax together. The couch and chairs should be arranged close together for easy conversation, without having … (0 comments)
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improvement: Increase Your Living Space With A Converted Garage
- 02/17/16 04:46 AM
Out of room and looking for a way to create more usable space at home? You might not need to move or add on. Look to the garage, where the ideas for what you can create with a space you already have are endless.
"The solution to your need for more space may already be attached to your house," said Bob Vila. "Converting an existing garage is less expensive than building an addition—and it's a lot less complicated too! Remaking your garage into an extra bedroom, den, or kids' playroom can improve not only the resale value of your home but also … (0 comments)
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improvement: 7 Rules for Choosing The Right Area Rug
- 01/08/16 10:00 AM
You just moved into your new home. You've purchased the perfect furniture and accessories. You even found the perfect area rug to add to your hardwood floors, but you're totally stumped on which size to buy.
There are so many questions: Should the furniture be placed on or off the rug? Does the rug go underneath or next to the bed? How big should a dining room rug really be? It can seem overwhelming, but here are seven simple tips to help you choose wisely. After all, a good rug is an investment, and you don't want to make any costly mistakes.
Rule … (0 comments)
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improvement: How To Choose a Standby Generator For Your Home
- 01/04/16 02:51 AM
Approaching bad weather always produces a run on certain items. Incoming blizzards empty stores of snow blowers; heat waves have air conditioners flying off of the shelves; the threat of power outages makes it difficult for retailers to keep portable generators in stock.
But many homeowners - especially those in parts of the country that have experienced storm-caused power outages - have started taking a closer look at permanent home generators. That's with good reason: Power outages are not only inconvenient, but they also can be dangerous and expensive. An outage during cold weather can lead to frozen or burst water pipes. … (1 comments)
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improvement: 10 Tips For Creating a Chic Home Office
- 12/02/15 08:12 AM
Who says a home office has to be boring? Not this fashion blogger, who's been turning Instagram upside down with pics of her impossibly chic space.
"When you're a fashion blogger, your good taste is everything, so it's no surprise that Christine Andrew of Hello Fashion and POPSUGAR Select took her time perfecting every detail of her home office," said POPSUGAR. "After months of trial and error, she's just revealed her stunning home office - and it was definitely worth the wait!
Done up in pink and white with flashes of blue and green and feminine touches throughout, this home office breaks a … (2 comments)
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improvement: How To Keep Your Home Clean And Refreshed 24-7
- 11/30/15 07:01 AM
Keeping your home spic and span can sometimes feel like too tough a challenge. No matter how often you clean, the house seems to get dirty again before the floors have even dried. For those who don't have hours to spend cleaning, worry not! There are simple, effective ways to keep your home clean on a daily basis. Here are some tips to consider:
Invest in doormats. Placing doormats at your back and front doors helps cut the amount of dirt and debris trailing into your home. Placing additional mats outside can help cut even more.
Groom pets daily. Pet hair -- especially … (1 comments)
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improvement: Buying An Historic Home
- 11/06/15 01:44 PM
You've fallen in love with an old Victorian house and want to bring her back to her glory days. With dreams of starting the next row of "painted ladies," you close the deal.
You may already have some ideas of things you want to do to your new home, but before you make any changes to the structure itself, do a little research and make sure you have the answers to these three questions:
1. Is your home designated as historic - part of a state or federal historical building or neighborhood registry? If so, you may have to adhere to a number … (2 comments)
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improvement: Guides in Leasing Your Vacation Home
- 11/06/15 04:59 AM
Make a research first...
If you are preparing to purchase a second home for use as a vacation rental, plan multiple trips to the desired destination, researching and walking few neighbourhoods to feel and mood of each. Remember that you are not buying the house but also purchasing the community surrounding the property.
The bigger the better
Try to search the maximum amount of bedrooms and baths as possible so the home attracts larger families and groups with more couple can share the home.
Photos for success
Bear in mind that the more photos you post on the site, the more it costs, though the higher … (0 comments)
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improvement: 10 Inexpensive Ways To Create A Spa Bath
- 11/02/15 04:44 AM
The sumptuous spa bath - the kind that makes you forget you have a sink full of dishes, two baskets full of laundry to fold, and two sleeping kids with runny noses on the other side of that door - has been a top trend in new homes and renovations for awhile, and it's not going anywhere.
If anything, the desire to luxuriate in a decked-out bathroom is only growing.
But if your budget doesn't include an $8,000 (on sale from $11,000!) Hansgrohe Axor Starck Shower Heaven Showerhead or a Joseph Licciardi-designed, $34,000 Le Cob Glass Bathtub, there are still ways to get … (3 comments)
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improvement: Does Your Homeowner's Insurance Cover Water Damage?
- 10/26/15 02:12 AM
Many a distraught homeowner has had to deal with water damage only to find out that their home insurance policy does not cover the damage. Here's how to make certain that you are not caught in that position.
Avoid water damage
Proper home and appliance maintenance is the best prevention to water damage. Have your heating, cooling and water heater serviced regularly. Don't leave an appliance such as a dishwasher or washing machine running while you're out of the house for a long period. Check occasionally under the sinks for leaks and that the pipes are dry. Stay in the room while filling … (2 comments)
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improvement: 8 Compelling Reasons You Should Be Renovating Right Now
- 10/26/15 01:54 AM
Remodeling has never been more popular - or valuable to the U.S. economy. Last year, Americans spent $130 billion on remodeling and renovation projects, according to U.S. Census numbers.
That's a lot of people committing money to everything from quick fixes to full-blown redo's. And what's driving this trend? NAHB's Remodeling Market Index (RMI) survey found the leading reason was a "desire for better/newer amenities," said NAHB's Eye on Housing."
So why should you remodel now? We're running down a few very compelling reasons.
1. Because you're selling your home now
Renovated homes sell quicker and for more money. But that doesn't mean you should … (1 comments)
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improvement: The Youthful Roots Of Urban Gardens
- 10/23/15 07:39 AM
National survey finds that city-dwelling millennials are twice as likely to garden in the city than older generations
On one hand, millennials (roughly, those between the ages of 18 and 34) are faced with a number of hardships unique to our time, including a fluctuating economy, blossoming inflation and a cost-of-living scale that refuses to become scalable.
On the other hand, like previous generations, millennials have found practical (and in some cases, highly imaginative) ways to deal with the economic hand they've been dealt. From innovative approaches to frugal living to turning small-space-living into a cultural trend, millennials have taken on the torch … (2 comments)
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improvement: Don't Cut Yourself Short, Shop Loan Prices!
- 10/23/15 07:27 AM
Americans will clip coupons and hunt around for sales, but when it comes to saving money on major financial loans like a mortgage, they tend to go with the first bank they talk to.
Online lender LendingTree found that four out of five Americans consider themselves bargain hunters. Nine out of ten Americans have researched prices online before purchasing an item. Yet, less than 30 percent of consumers look for the best rates when it comes to major financial loans. Roughly 18 percent stated they never looked for better rates or prices on loans.
Comparison shopping for loans offers the greatest opportunity for … (0 comments)
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improvement: 7 Essential Things Every New Homeowner Needs
- 10/20/15 06:28 AM
Becoming a homebuyer is exciting. But now that it's happening, you'll need a few things to get you from buyer to owner. You may think you only need the stamina to unpack, but that's only the beginning.
1. A basic toolkit
You don't want to be sitting at home without a wrench when your sink is leaking. Or without a Phillips screwdriver when nothing in the house will accept a flathead.
Tools may seem like a boring thing to spend your money on, especially if money is tight after your down payment, closing costs, and moving costs, but spending a few bucks on a … (4 comments)
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Creating a relaxing, romantic retreat of a bedroom is the goal, but it's not as easy as just loading the furniture in and making the bed. Many people find that even with beautiful pieces and great space, their bedroom is still lacking that something special. A few tips and the right mix can make you feel more serene, help you sleep better, and even make you feel more amorous in your private sanctuary.
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