For some, people love the change from summer to fall. Other, like me, fight the change every step of the way. Regardless of how you fell, there’s no denying that fall is definitely here and winter is just around the corner. With the changes in seasons, we need to get our house ready for what’s…
Entryways are the first impression your home makes when visitors step into your home. This may be cliché but you don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression! You want your entryway to be an example of what the rest of your house will look like. So you want to make that…
You want your front porch to look amazing and inviting. You want people’s heads to turn when they walk by your house. But you also want your front porch to be a functional space and, space permitting, a space where friends or neighbors can pop by for a drink and a chat. And you also…
Hardwood floors have been one of the most sought after amenities people want when buying a home. It ranks very high on their list. Hardwood flooring is an investment that will last you a life time and add more value to your home. It is seen as being more luxurious than laminate and luxury vinyl…
A reader asked me for help because she thought she ruined her house. She had read one of my blog posts about curb appeal and asked me what she should do. She has a house with light to mid-brown bricks and dark brown shutters & garage doors. She had just installed a jet black roof…
Whether you’re renovating your house to stay and enjoy, or are getting your house ready to sell within the next couple of years, installing new flooring in your home is a sizeable investment. You want to pick something that not only fits with your décor and family’s needs, but something that is going to be…
Design trends continue to shift from year to year. Some years the changes are dramatic as we get tired of the old trends, whereas some years the trends or more gradual and evolve gradually over time. . Design Trends that are out or on their way out! So what does this mean for homeowners getting…
Dear Debi: Do I need to follow the design trends? I find it offensive when people call my house “dated.” I recently came across this question on Facebook BUT what really stood out to me how this one reader found the term “dated” offensive to her when people were commenting on a picture of her…
The kitchen is the hub of the home. It’s where the action is. We spend alot of time in our kitchen. We use the kitchen counter and dinner table for homework, to hang out and get caught up at the end of the day. We want our kitchens to be not only functional, but to…
Without a doubt, the most popular question I get asked when conducting a staging consult is what color should I paint my walls? And that’s a good question, because by far, hands down, painting your house before you sell, can be the BEST decision you make when you’re getting your house ready to sell. Its the…
Choosing the correct exterior trim color for your house is important in how it will impact the overall look of your house. Likewise, choosing the right size of trim, can effect your home’s exterior and make it a show stopper or feel off if your trim is too skinny. There are currently two schools of…
When you’re driving down a street and are looking at the front exterior of the house, you’ll notice that some house exteriors really stand out in a positive way. They’re absolutely stunning! They look like they belong on the cover of House & Home. Whereas others looks boring, they’re basically all one color, and some…