Tips on Outside Lighting
Outside lighting is such an important facet of our home. It welcomes us as we arrive home in the later hours of the day. It shines light on the darker corners of our yard creating a sense of being...
How To Improve Your Kitchen’s Decor With Kitchen Cabinets
For many people, the kitchen is considered the 'heart' of the home and the cabinets are probably the first thing people notice when they walk into a kitchen. The kitchen is the gathering place of...
Staging An Empty House To Sell
Staging an empty house is more challenging then staging one with furniture. One of the reasons is that when the house is empty there is nothing that detracts from all the defects. It can be done...
Country Cottage Decorating
There's something homely about country cottages that goes far beyond memories conjured up of sitting on your grandmother's sofa with a cup of tea. Cottage-style homes are once again fashionable and...
10 Considerations When Choosing a Home Builder
Building a home requires a substantial financial investment, so it is important that you choose your builder carefully. Before making your selection, you can use the following 10 considerations to...
10 Smart Reasons For Renting a Self-Storage Locker
When your belongings overflow your house, sometimes it's just best to get rid of what you don't need. There are times, though, when you don't want to part with certain possessions, but it would be...
Why You Should Choose a Local Real Estate Agent
When selecting the right real estate agent to sell your home, you need to do some research. The three rules of real estate are Location. Location. Location and that goes doubly for making sure the...
Opening up a Small Bathroom
Small bathrooms can be cozy, but many of us would still love to have a luxurious and spacious bathroom to relax in. Bathrooms are quite often one of the smallest rooms in the house and yet one of...
The Cottage Garden Way
The English cottage garden of the past was a world of color, flavor, taste and scent. Traditionally, the gardens were filled with every flower, tree, vine, rose, herb and vegetable one wanted to...
Create an Eco-Friendly Kitchen
The kitchen, for most families, is the epicenter of the house. We cook, eat and even entertain there. But kitchens are also the biggest energy eaters. Refrigerators are second to heating and...
Is Laminate Flooring a Good Choice for Your Home?
If you're having a new home built or are renovating your existing home, you may consider changing your flooring to laminate. Laminate floors are an economical and attractive alternative to...
Reasons Why You Might Want to Get a Saltwater Swimming Pool
Having a backyard pool is one of the many pleasures of owning your own home. What better way is there to cool off on a hot summer day than to dip your feet into the crisp, clean water of your...
Why You Need a Real Estate Agent
Whether you're buying or selling a home, relocating or downsizing, a real estate agent can be your best ally. Real estate agents have been trained to navigate the bumpy roads of home ownership....
Clever Storage Solutions for Halls
Is your entrance hall clean, tidy and clutter-free? Or, is it filled with coats, bags, keys, mail, and other clutter? Without effective storage solutions, the hallway can very quickly become a...