Trust and proven expertise should be the most important factors when choosing professionals to work in your home– and if you are facing a major remodel project finding the right general contractor can make all the difference. Taking on a “Fixer Upper” When my husband and I purchased a house on an acreage, about 50…
(A big “thank you” to TruGreen for sponsoring this post!) Even in a seller’s market, you’ll want to take a strategic approach to make sure your home sells as quickly as possible—and for the best price possible. There are four key elements you can take into consideration when preparing to sell your home. Curb Appeal…
(A big “thank you” to our friends at porch.com for sponsoring this post!) Moving is stressful at best (we don’t need to remind you about the countless reports that have been commissioned on that). However, when you are relocating to a completely new area, you have even more factors to fuel anxiety. Even with help…
Are you always looking for healthy snacks for work or school? If so, try whipping up a batch of these granola bars! This recipe is a classic from simplefromscratch.com. With a variety of grains, seeds, and fruit they pack a nutritional punch. This is a fantastic way to make your family affordable snacks using organic,…
(A big “thank you” to Clean and Clear Water for sponsoring this post!) Take a look at your glass before you drink the water you’ve just got from your tap. Does it look clean? It should be safe to drink, but sometimes a failure in the system will leave you holding a questionable glass of…
(A big “thank you” to habito.com for sponsoring this post!) We are all so busy these days it’s no wonder so many of us are jumping online to pick up—or pick out—almost anything we need. Today, you can shop for almost anything online, from clothing to soulmates. If you wanted to, you could do nearly…
(A big thank you to scottunderwood.com for sponsoring this post!) Is it a good time to put your house on the market? It’s not an easy question to answer. There are bits of conventional wisdom that you can apply, like putting up the first “for sale” sign in the spring. However, your housing market has…
(A big “thank you” to our friends at Long Roofing for sponsoring this post!) When all is going well, you don’t pay much attention to your roof. As long as it keeps protecting you from storms, and it looks great on top of your home, you don’t give it too much thought. However, there’s likely…
(A big “thank you” to markatosdesign.com for sponsoring this post!) When you commit to the process of refreshing your home, you might soon experience sticker shock. Sometimes the best way to avoid spending too much might just involve investing in a design professional. (If you have a California home check out Santa Barbara interior…
(A big “thank you” our friends at Signature Joinery & Design for sponsoring this post.) You could answer this question with, “How long is a piece of string?” After all there are many factors involved in remodeling a kitchen—all of which will affect the price of the remodel. The average cost of remodeling a kitchen…
(This post brought to you by North Coast Financial Inc.) Great home staging can make all the difference between a disappointing experience listing a house for sale and experiencing phenomenal success in today’s home market. Whether you are selling your family residence to upgrade or need to make the most out of your investment property…
(A big “thank you” to our friends at Get Assist for sponsoring this post!) The red and orange leaves of autumn are falling as cooler temperatures swallow up the last warmth of summer. With a little hard work, the same yard that hosted backyard cookouts with children running across the lawn can be transformed…