Entry #69, April 17, 2010 Home Depot, one of the nation’s largest home improvement stores isn’t just giving “how-to” clinics, they’re also giving back to the community. Retool your School is an improvement grant that goes to campus improvements on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s). “America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities have given so…
Entry #50, March 26, 2010 What is a home office makeover? It’s not taking your laptop from the dinner table to the couch! It’s taking your existing home office area and improving it. Improvements can range from adding additional storage, to painting, to remodeling your space from floor to ceiling. Whatever it means to you…
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…
Entry #13, December 1, 2009 One of the hardest and frustrating times to sell your home… is at the holidays. Why? Since the holidays are usually based around traditions, and family, home sellers want to be able to relax. Throw up 1 million lights on the front of the house, and have a good ‘ol…
Entry #9, October 21, 2009 “Curb Appeal” – the appearance of the grounds, and exterior of a home, and the appeal that it draws. Let’s make guests want to get out of their car and come in… Structure: Does the paint look dirty, the stucco look old, or the brick have stains? Consider adding a fresh…
(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…
Updated bathroom cabinets can change everything about the room. But it does not mean that you only have the option to replace them, you can also bring life into old cabinets by a simple makeover. Not only will it help you give your bathroom a facelift but will also help you save a lot of…
Spring wall decor ideas are everywhere! If you are looking for some ideas to spruce up your home this spring, we have got you covered. One of the easiest ways to make an instant impact is by updating the wall art. Bare, boring walls can easily take a center stage with the addition of some…
Have you ever tried glitter wall paint to transform your walls? One of the easiest and most popular ways to redecorate a home or just give it a fresh makeover is to use some wall art. Especially unique wall art and wall paint can give you the wow-factor you need. It’s not easy to decide…
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Giving Assistant, all opinions are strictly my own. If you’re like me there are always weekend DIY projects to be conquering! Whether it’s adding curb appeal to your outdoor home or it’s painting a new color in your guest bathroom it seems like the “To-Do” list is never ending….
Is your upholstered furniture worn out and needing a new life? Nothing is worse than spending money on a slipcover that doesn’t fit or washing one only to find out that it doesn’t fit anymore. So, here’s how to buy the perfect size the first time for any chair, couch, or love seat. How to…
When it comes to home makeovers and home improvement, laundry rooms don’t tend to get as much love as other rooms of the home, such as bathrooms and kitchens. But just because laundry rooms aren’t the focus of most home improvement blogs or TV shows doesn’t mean it’s a room that you should completely ignore….