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25 Budget Friendly Patio Ideas
Paint Your Floors Designing a pattern on the floor is an inexpensive way to tie together the look of your outdoor space. Designer Rachel Greathouse used a diamond pattern with a whitewash to fit the home’s farmhouse chic design. Depending on the pattern and palette, you can end up with a rustic or modern look.…
Read More10 Things to Include in Your Greenhouse
The dream of a greenhouse is hard to deny, with rows of healthy plants growing happily together indoors. But once you have the structure in place, what’s next? Below is a list of some basics to get you started, as well as some suggestions for other items you may want to add. Luckily, you probably…
Read MoreFollow This Recipe For An Industrial Kitchen
The industrial kitchen: It’s a sought-after look full of tough materials that’s not always easy to pull off without going overboard. Whether you’re looking to get just a taste of industrial style with some shiny metal accents and piping or go all-in with durable stainless steel cabinets and countertops, read on to understand the key…
Read More6 Ways Landscaping Your Home Affects The Value
If you’re looking to sell your home quickly and for full market value, don’t neglect your yard. Good landscaping will show buyers that you pay attention to details and that your home is properly maintained overall. How does landscaping your yard add curb appeal and increase buyer interest? No One Likes Weeds or Brown Grass…
Read More10 Inspiring Ways To Turn Your Backyard Into A Resort-Retreat
Luxurious accents, inviting lounge areas and twinkling lights help make a backyard feel like a vacation spot. Imagine stepping into an outdoor space and seeing a swaying hammock, glowing garden lights and bold tropical foliage, and hearing the sound of water trickling from a fountain. Can you already feel yourself sinking into vacation-relaxation mode? While…
Read More9 Secrets To Successfully Remodeling a House Together
They say moving is one of the most stressful experiences you can encounter in life. Clearly “they” haven’t attempted a joint renovation project. Add construction dust, decision-making and the absence of a working toilet into the mix and you have a recipe for run-ins. However, there’s something remarkably satisfying about completing a project together. You…
Read MoreHouzz Tour: Architect Reimagines A Garage As A Guesthouse
Having renovated a young family’s midcentury home several years earlier, architect Colin Flavin was summoned once again by the homeowners, this time to create additional space to house guests and serve as a home office and yoga studio. An existing garage was repurposed as the new guesthouse, and the team also created a new carport…
Read MoreThe Perfect Front Door For Your Entry
A front door is one of the first things people see on a home. It’s something most homeowners use multiple times every day, coming to know all its intricacies and scuffs and flaws. For something that takes up such a small fraction of a home’s exterior surface, the front door makes a great design impact.…
Read MoreRoom of The Day: Awkward Attic Becomes A Happy Nest
In this attic renovation, it was all about the angles. Awkward roofline angles, so often found with attic walls and ceilings, can be made cozy and light with the right approach. In turning this attic into a master bedroom, interior designer Sarah Wittenbraker knew she needed a free-flowing wallpaper to work with the room’s challenging nooks and…
Read MoreThe Truth About Down Payments
If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your loan type or…
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