Weekend Projects That Will Change the Feel of Any Dining Room

Weekend Projects That Will Change the Feel of Any Dining Room

Winter is here, and with it comes cozy evenings and comfort food. Your weekend plans are more likely to include movies on the couch than a picnic in the park. This is the time of year when everyone takes a closer look at their home 

Should You Repair or Replace a Roof?

Should You Repair or Replace a Roof?

One of the most important elements of any home is the roof. The roof is the first line of defense in protecting the home from weather-related issues, such as wind, fire, and rain. Over time, the constant abuse can take its toll, and your roof 

10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Contractor Before You Hire Them

10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Contractor Before You Hire Them

Hiring the right contractor can mean the difference between a successful remodeling project and a nightmare. The contractor is responsible for hiring the best tradesmen, budgeting, ordering raw materials, timing, and much more.  Before you meet with a contractor, it’s important to prepare. Not only 

Prepare Your Home for FHA Financing

Prepare Your Home for FHA Financing

When listing your home for sale, the most important consideration is how to get the most attention from potential buyers. It’s simple, the more buyers interested in your home the better. You have already considered how to build curb appeal and staging the home for 

7 Tips to Creating an Amazing Gallery Wall

7 Tips to Creating an Amazing Gallery Wall

A gallery wall is a quick and easy way to add visual impact to any room. Adding art and photography to a wall showcases your personality, interests, and style. Merging art with interesting articles, a gallery wall instantly adds depth to a living room or 

Is It Finally Time to Ditch Design Trends and Embrace Your Personal Style?

Is It Finally Time to Ditch Design Trends and Embrace Your Personal Style?

Almost 3 decades ago, HGTV launched its line-up of home improvement and design shows. Since that time, consumers have had access to the latest trends in home style and millions of viewers have enjoyed trying new designs in their own homes. Unfortunately, this has also 

5 Common Lawn Mistakes

5 Common Lawn Mistakes

Summer is made for the outdoors. When the weather turns warm, the backyard becomes the central focus for family fun. After a long, cold winter, homeowners around the country turn their attention to their lawn. Yet, these weekend warriors could be sabotaging their lawn by 

5 Important Things to Consider Before Buying a Fixer-Upper Home

5 Important Things to Consider Before Buying a Fixer-Upper Home

Purchasing a fixer-upper property can be an exciting and rewarding experience. HGTV is filled with programs of amateurs knocking down walls and tiling bathroom floors. The fact is that this is much harder than it looks and before diving headfirst into this kind of project, 

Ceiling Design Ideas that Add Impact

Ceiling Design Ideas that Add Impact

For most people, the only effort they place into the ceiling design is removing the old popcorn treatment. While this is certainly an important first step, there are many ways to use the ceiling to add interest and impact to any room.  Considered the “fifth 

6 DIY Home Projects That Could Kill Your Home Value

6 DIY Home Projects That Could Kill Your Home Value

Weekend TV lineups are filled with Do-It-Yourself home improvement programs. One home inspector used to call the results “six-pack projects.” While not all DIY projects end in disaster, some projects can harm home sales because buyers see these “improvements” as changes they will need to