Creative ideas for creating curb appeal and welcoming outdoor spaces with landscaping, lighting, hardscape and more in your outdoor home.
Guest Blogger #296, Entry #834, December 14, 2011 There are many exciting projects to do when you’re remodeling your home. When you think about home improvement the first things that come to mind are usually curb appeal, kitchen renovations, and bathroom remodels. Windows just don’t float to the top of the list.I encourage you to…
Guest Blogger #289, Entry #822, December 8, 2011 While white cedar is a deep brown at its core, it gets its name for the thin and silvery white sapwood on its surface. Known for its strength and quality, white cedar has been the wood of choice for builders and home owners for centuries. Superior in…
If you’re renting a property, you need to ensure that the place gives the right impression to tenants when they come to view it. If you want good tenants, it’s important to provide a good home. Furnishings Furnishings will depend on whether you are letting a fully furnished or partly furnished property, or a completely…
Guest Blogger #282, Entry #810, December 2, 2011 When it comes time to do some upgrades around the house, you probably have a lot of cosmetic changes in mind. You may want new cabinets and countertops in the kitchen, some built-in shelves in the living room and office, a whole new master bath with a…
Guest Blogger #280, Entry #808, December 2, 2011 Most homeowners put a premium on usable space. Because we live in a consumer society, we’re not only driven to work hard and earn lots of money, but also to spend our disposable income on “stuff”, be it food, entertainment, transportation, vacations, or home goods (for example). …
Guest Blogger #270, Entry #781, November 24, 2011 There’s no denying that resort hotels offer many luxuries that few people tend to have in their own homes. Aside from perpetually sunny locales, resort hotels often come complete with a spa/health center, exclusive shopping, and of course, beautifully appointed outdoor areas to lounge or swim. Of…
Guest Blogger #261, Entry #768, November 18, 2011 Many homeowners and families have a garage filled with clutter and since a garage isn’t part of a main home, it’s easy to ignore a growing mess. The following guide provides several simple tips for maximizing one’s garage space with shop shelving units. 1. Throw out anything…
Guest Blogger #253, Entry #756, November 11, 2011 Most of us have boring, dull, grey sidewalks or walkways around our house, but that can all change with the help of concrete coloring. More than ever, colored, stained and stamped concrete is becoming popular and affordable. Changing the color or texture of your cement sidewalks or…
Guest Blog #231, Entry #729, October 28, 2011 For many of us, our homes simply do not have enough storage space. If you are lucky enough to have a shed or exterior storage space, the last thing you want is to find your stored items over run by bugs and spiders or ruined by mice…
Guest Blog #227, Entry #724, October 26, 2011 With the falling temperatures of fall, there are certain challenges that should be on the mind of any person maintaining a lawn or garden. Many people might think of lawn and garden pests as a strictly summertime worry, however this could not be further from the truth….
Guest Blog #201, Entry #689, October 4, 2011 It wasn’t until last night, I truly appreciated the security and protection (and the sense of fortification) a wireless alarm provides. After watching a late night horror flick at home with my wife and kids, I decided to check upon my burglar intrusion alarm only to find…
Guest Blog #181, Entry #661, September 15, 2011 Ever feel like your current home is just not “quite” big enough? Your stuff seems to be bursting out the seams? In-laws or another child entering the picture? Your need for a home office cramping the dining room style? I think I’m not alone when I say…