If you're remodeling, you should seriously consider updating your flooring. A new hardwood floor will give your home an impressive look and prevent scratches and stains. Here are five very good reasons why you should consider a hardwood floor for your next remodeling project. Hardwood Is More Durable Than Other Materials Hardwood is much more durable and longer lasting than many other flooring materials. If there's a lot of traffic in your home, hardwood floors are less likely to get scratches and dents than vinyl tiles or laminated floors. On weaker floors, damage is often permanent - but … [Read more...]
Planning for 2015 Already? Here are Some Home Decor Trends to Watch Out For
Your home is your haven, your place to get away from the world at the end of a long day. That's why keeping your home decor on-trend is important: It will create an inspiring and relaxing space that you can enjoy. Whether you are looking for changes you can make at your existing residence or you're thinking about what to look for in a new home, pay attention to what's coming in 2015. These exciting trends in home decor that are really making a splash. It's All About Color From exterior to interior color schemes, 2015 is the year of lavender, plum, tan, beige, and blue, with a dash of green. … [Read more...]
It’s Not Just Car Storage: How to Transform Your Garage into a Brand New, Highly Usable Space
In some homes, garages are used only for car storage. They may appear to be bare and without real functional use for homeowners. However, other garages may be an envy of the neighborhood - they may have floor to ceiling shelving systems, and they may be the picture-perfect image of organization. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can turn your garage into a much more functional space. Here's how you can make your garage the most useful space in the house. Determine What You Need To Store One of the most important steps to take when improving the functionality of your garage is to … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Changing Your Kitchen And Dining Room Lighting Fixtures Can Increase Your Sale Price
If you are considering selling your home, you may be wondering if there are things that you can do to increase your sale price. The truth is, you could spend thousands of dollars updating your home, but most homeowners will not want to put in such a large investment without knowing how much it will add to the selling price. Fortunately, there are more affordable things that can be done. One affordable change to your home that can increase your sale price is to change your kitchen and dining room lighting fixtures. There are a number of reasons why this can work. Here are three of them: Buyers … [Read more...]
Summer’s Coming: Why Adding a Pool to Your Home Can Drastically Increase Its Value (And Its Fun!)
Value is defined as the importance, worth or usefulness of something; to estimate the monetary worth of something. When the subject is a home, and what adds value to it, then breaking it down into its most common denominator is necessary. A family looking for a home decides that it has enough space, that there is room to expand perhaps, and that the home would be handy for entertaining guests. Adding a pool to the mix greatly improves the form and functionality of a home. Below, we'll explain why there are few home renovations or additions that add more value than a swimming pool. Pay … [Read more...]