Guest Blogger #506, Entry #1156, May 7, 2012 While your house is the central focus of your outdoor property, you no doubt have a variety of other structures, such as a shed, gazebo, children’s playhouse, etc., on your land. While they are all separate, you want some kind of unifying feature so your property is…
Guest Blogger #500, Entry #1147, May 4, 2012 Among many household chores that we dread or simply put off, painting the exterior of a home seems to be close to the top. Whether you decide to paint your porch or a weathered side of your home, the process can be exhausting work. What many seem…
Guest Blogger #482, Entry #1114, April 23, 2012 The term “curb appeal” is that subtle quality that makes a home welcoming, warm, unique, and aesthetically appealing. Many homeowners take pride in the curb appeal of their homes and pay great attention to how they design to ensure they bring out the beauty the home. In…
Entry #369, December 29, 2010 Best of 2010 – #3 Choosing Exterior Colors for your Home We continue with the Best of 2010 on Stagetecture. From December 27 – December 31st I am counting down the top 5 blog posts on Stagetecture. These are based on the posts that received the most views from you,…
Guest Blog Entry #33, Entry #344, November 30, 2010 The outside of your home is often neglected when the fall and winter months set in. Although, the exterior of your home is the best place to focus on for home improvements when it is the ‘off season’. Materials may be cheaper in your area, laborers…
Entry #258, August 28, 2010 The exterior of your home is subjected to the sun, wind, and elements 365 days of the year. Exterior wood siding and trim take a beating from the elements as well. How about sprucing up the exterior of your home with a fresh paint job? I showed you how to choose exterior paint colors…
Entry #216, July 18, 2010 When choosing colors for your home we tend to put more emphasis on the interior than the exterior. I think the rationale is that you spend the majority of your time inside, and that’s where you really ‘live’. While this is true, the flip side is that the curb appeal…
Entry #27, February 28, 2010 Your home’s exterior is comprised of the landscaping, hardscape and architectural detailing. Architectural details are those details that use features of the home to accentuate, and personalize the overall home. Look at the age and style of your home, along with those in your neighborhood. Determine what details you can…
(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 Pillar to Post for sponsoring this post!) Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make. This means you need to take every precaution to ensure you’re making a wise investment. Unfortunately, some of the biggest issues that could pop up down the road…
(A big “thank you” to our friends at Fox Pest Control for sponsoring this post!) There are bugs and insects everywhere and everyone has a place in the world. Even the smallest and most insignificant play an integral part in maintaining our ecosystem. But that doesn’t mean you want or should put up with them…
(A big “thank you” to our friends at American Home Shield for sponsoring this post.) If you have bought or sold a home recently, you’ve likely stumbled across the term “curb appeal”. Suffice to say, this is that special something that makes homes sell. And even if you don’t plan to put your home on…