Building a tree house is a time honored tradition for many families. One of the benefits of having a yard is the ability to build a tree fort for your children. If you're planning to build a fun fort for your kids, here are seven steps to help you create the ultimate tree house. The Ultimate Plan For The Perfect Playhouse The best projects are often the most thought out. Sit down with your children and lay the plans for their tree house. Let them contribute their thoughts and ideas so they feel a part of the planning process. Although you won't need an engineering degree to build a quality … [Read more...]
Did You Know? How Paint Color Choices Can Drastically Affect The ‘Mood’ Of Your Home
Whether you're sprucing up your house to sell or simply looking for a color to bring out the beauty of your home, it's imperative that you do your homework. Before you head off to your local DIY store with a paint sample in one hand and a wallet in the other, you need to ensure that you're picking the colors that are right for your home and your personality. It is true that you can never go wrong with a neutral, but you can also go so much more right with the correct color in the appropriate space, whether it's a neutral or not. Give The Buyers The Blues Blue is a great calming color and has … [Read more...]
Fixing Up An Historic Home : The Three Rs
If you enjoy both history and fixing things, then you may have trouble driving by historic homes for sale in Phoenix without feeling the urge to buy and fix one up. Before you do, however, you should know the three R's of fixing historic homes -- Restoration, Renovation, and Repair. Restoration "Restoration" is the process of returning a home to its original state. Restoring historic homes often requires city and state permission. It's essential that you check to see whether your home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP); or, whether it's located in a historic … [Read more...]