You’ve probably spent hours decluttering your home, removing personal items, and ticking off the boxes on your realtor’s staging checklist. But did you neglect your outdoor spaces? Savvy buyers expect more than a yard with overgrown perennials, so it’s worth considering elevating yours. Experts recommend focusing on the key spots buyers are interested in: the […]
On glorious warm sunny days and relaxing summer evenings, an unloved balcony, no matter its size, is a tragic sight. So if you are currently using yours as a graveyard for dead plants or broken outdoor furniture, listen up. There are dozens of great ideas for transforming a neglected outdoor space into an irresistible hangout for relaxing and […]
Transitioning to living and working in the same space is anything but easy. Even if you’ve figured out your productivity groove and have finally hit your work from home stride, there’s one last beast you might not have conquered yet: creating an office space. The perfect desk and office chair just might be the key to enhanced productivity, not […]
Kitchens are a place of sustenance and sociability. Food, family, and friends mingle to create a winning combination. So it makes perfect sense that remodels are so often geared toward the kitchen. What about thinking of your kitchen in the long-term sense, in terms of investment and return? Will your kitchen remodel projects be a positive contribution […]
Lighting can extend the use and pleasure of an outdoor deck, increase safety and security and make the space more attractive and inviting. As the sun sets, you can still stay outside and enjoy your deck and company with a well-designed lighting plan that minimizes glare and energy use. Read the full article here.
There’s something about warm weather that makes you want to add alllll the herbs to alllll your food. You could rely on your grocery store’s supply to satisfy your needs, or you could save money and plastic waste (and frequent trips to the store) by starting your own herb garden! It’s pretty easy to grow herbs so long as you’ve got […]
It’s an uncertain time to be a renter. Not only must you safely navigate the hallways, elevators, and stairwells as you leave to get your groceries and supplies, but you’re also probably worrying how you’re going to pay your rent if you’ve lost your job—or what options you may have if your lease is set to […]
Think of the word “mum.” In your mind you’re probably seeing images of basic pom chrysanthemums, like the shrubby ones that have flowers in fall shades of orange, yellow and red. These “garden” mums are cheap nursery finds and can be tossed after the first hard frost kills them. Yes, those types of mums are […]
Advice on how to manage during the COVID-19 pandemic is coming at us from all angles. However, as Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” But, what does that mean for housing at the moment? The current landscape is rapidly changing. During a recent presentation, Ali Wolf, chief economist at Meyers Research, said that […]
If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace mantel in your home, you know just how much fun it is to style that area, whether you want to decorate it for the holidays, to welcome a new season, or to use it as a spot to showcase your favorite art or collectibles. If you’re looking to switch […]