Upgrades and Renovations

$100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100

Whether you're trying to improve the look of your home or are getting ready to put it on the market, the idea of renovations can seem like a significant financial burden to take on. Fortunately, there are a variety of easy solutions for improving the look of your home without all the added expense. If you're wondering how you can spend $100 wisely, look no further than the following upgrading tips.

By |2017-08-10T01:53:52-04:00July 28th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on $100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100

Living Under Water Restrictions? Transform Your Garden With These Succulent Plants

It can be difficult to deal with water restrictions if you're a bit of a green thumb and don't want your beautiful plants to go to waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of succulents out there that can be quite striking and will still be able to store the water they need to survive. If you're looking for some low-maintenance plants that thrive in the dry season, here are a few succulents that will do the trick.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:02-04:00July 21st, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Living Under Water Restrictions? Transform Your Garden With These Succulent Plants

Upgrade My Life, Alexa: 4 Great Reasons to Invest in a Home Smart Assistant

In an age of rapidly changing technology, doing things like programming in temperature changes and monitoring your home security from afar are becoming common. Fortunately, having a smarter home is even easier these days with Alexa, which was created by Amazon in 2014 as a smart home assistant. If you're looking for an instant home upgrade that will utilize the smartest technology on the market, here's why Alexa might be a great option for you

By |2017-08-10T01:54:10-04:00July 13th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Upgrade My Life, Alexa: 4 Great Reasons to Invest in a Home Smart Assistant

3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way

Most people make a number of home upgrades when the time comes to put their home on the market, whether they're minor fix-ups or significant improvements that come with a high cost. If you're wondering how to plan for your renovations, here are three things to ponder before getting started.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:12-04:00July 12th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on 3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way

Did You Know: With a Little DIY Work, That Garage Can Be Used for More Than Just Your Car

Along with the family vehicles, the garage may be the place where all of the things you don't want in your house go to disappear. However, you might not be aware that there are a number of DIY hacks you can use for your garage that will instantly make it a more useable space. If you're wondering how you can fit more in while improving the aesthetic appeal of your garage, here are some tricks to test out.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:24-04:00June 9th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Did You Know: With a Little DIY Work, That Garage Can Be Used for More Than Just Your Car

To Paint or Not to Paint Before Selling Your Home, That Is the Question. Here Are Some Answers!

If you're planning some renovations before you sell your home, you're probably trying to determine what will boost its value best so you can get out the money you're putting in. Pulling out the paint for some touch-ups may be one of the most common things you'll hear about, but before taking on such a sizeable job, it's worth considering the needs of your home and what you'll have the ability to do before it goes on the market.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:32-04:00June 2nd, 2017|Home Seller Tips|Comments Off on To Paint or Not to Paint Before Selling Your Home, That Is the Question. Here Are Some Answers!

4 Dated Design Features to Get Rid of Before Listing Your Home for Sale

Most homeowners get used to a certain aesthetic in their own home that they're comfortable with, but if you're putting your home on the market it may be time to get rid of some of the old familiarities. While it won't be worth your time or money to renovate everything, here are a few design-style duds that you may want to update before you decide to sell.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:47-04:00May 26th, 2017|Home Seller Tips|Comments Off on 4 Dated Design Features to Get Rid of Before Listing Your Home for Sale

Dusty Attic, No More: How to Convert an Attic Into a Usable Living Space

The attic may be one of the spaces in the house that everyone prefers to avoid, but many people forget that an attic can be a great place for a bedroom or an additional living room. If you're wondering how you can go about upgrading your attic for everyday use, here are some things to think about before you move forward.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:46-04:00May 25th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Dusty Attic, No More: How to Convert an Attic Into a Usable Living Space

3 Simple Home Security Upgrades That Will Help to Deter Burglars

Whether you're going on an extended holiday or are just concerned about security in your neighborhood, you might be curious about the best ways to pursue safety in your home. If you're wondering how you can successfully stave off theft without a high price tag, here are some tips for protecting your property.

By |2017-08-10T01:55:04-04:00May 10th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on 3 Simple Home Security Upgrades That Will Help to Deter Burglars

Three Ugly, Dated Design Features That You Need to Get Rid of Before You Sell Your Home

There are a lot of inexpensive renovations that can easily improve the value of your home, but you might not be aware of dated features that are working against you and aging its look. If you're ready to put your home on the market and are wondering what types of design will downgrade your home's appeal, here are a few things you may want to consider upgrading or discarding before planning your first open house.

By |2017-08-10T01:55:13-04:00May 4th, 2017|Home Seller Tips|Comments Off on Three Ugly, Dated Design Features That You Need to Get Rid of Before You Sell Your Home

Going Tankless: The Pros and Cons of Installing an Energy-efficient Tankless Water Heater

There are so many ways in which you can green up your home and make it more sustainable these days that many people are considering tankless water heaters. While this can certainly be the right option depending on the space you have and the type of water you use, here are some things to consider before you decide to invest in the switch.

By |2017-08-10T01:55:31-04:00April 18th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Going Tankless: The Pros and Cons of Installing an Energy-efficient Tankless Water Heater

Let’s Talk Fencing: How to Put a Fence Around Your Home Without Destroying Its Appeal

Many homeowners consider a fence around their property for a variety of reasons, whether it's to keep the dog in the yard or to maintain privacy. However, the wrong fence can entirely change the look of your property and make a beautiful yard a bit of an eyesore. If you're trying to determine what kind of fence will work for your home, here are some tips before you start to dig in the dirt.

By |2017-08-10T01:55:35-04:00April 13th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Let’s Talk Fencing: How to Put a Fence Around Your Home Without Destroying Its Appeal
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