Spring is the time of year when everything starts to bloom again—so why shouldn’t your home get its own rebirth? It’s time for your shutters to shimmer, your carpets to command respect and your baseboards to blind your guests with how clean they are. For the full spring cleaning effect, check out these guidelines to make sure you don’t miss a single nook or …
There comes a time in the life of every homeowner when something’s gotta change. Your home has looked the same for too long, and if you don’t change it now you just might explode. Luckily, there are plenty of simple home improvements you can do without investing a lot of time and money. Check out these three and flex those DIY muscles. Paint …
It’s your job to make your home into a paradise where buyers can’t wait to give you their money. So how do you turn your regular old house into the shining star of the neighborhood? 1. Get rid of personal artifacts. There are certain items in your own home that make it undeniably yours. Those are the exact items that will make a buyer …
Congratulations! You’re moving into your new home soon. There’s a million and one things you still need to take care of, but before you start pulling your hair out we’d like to point out four important ones. Doing these four things will make your life easier on moving day and get rid of some of your worries in the new home. Take care …
There comes a time in the life of every 20- or 30-something when you become responsible enough to own your first home. Even if that sounds way too adult for you, there are certain signs you can look for in your own life that tell you it’s time to buy your first home. The good news is the sooner you buy a home, the …
When winter comes, things start to disappear. Bears hibernate, leaves fall off trees, fish hide under the ice. Your house has no choice but to stick it out in the elements until Spring. It’s up to you to give it the T.L.C that will keep it in one piece. There are important but easy areas to check to make sure your home is winter-ready. …
3 Benefits of Selling in Winter You’ve got the boxes all packed up, the kids are waiting in the truck, and you’re taking one last look at your empty old house. In this scenario you probably imagine yourself in shorts and sandals, but there are plenty of upsides to moving in the winter. Moving into a new house is always going to be …
There’s nothing like the coziness and familiarity of a classic home. Knowing that it’s been lived in and loved over the years makes you appreciate the story of your home that much more. But sometimes, old-fashioned actually means out of fashion. Here are three tips to consider when you’re looking to spice up your older home. Take a look at your windows. When your …