Welcome back to Week 2 of the One Room Challenge! Last week I shared how I’m tackling my kitchen & dining room doing a MAJOR renovation to get my townhouse ready to sell. I know, a bad time to sell, a house, but it is what it is. Read all about my story for Week…
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…
Most garage doors tend to be white, especially on newer homes. Its easier & cheaper for builders to slap in a white garage door. White is the most popular color for a garage door. White garage doors can look amazing. They’re clean and fresh. BUT is a white garage door the best color for YOUR…
As we’re heading into warmer weather is upon us, we are all itching to move outside (literally). Perhaps you’ve been staring at dead space outside all winter dreaming of your outdoor space. But which should you choose? Deck or patio? What is the deciding factor? Homeowners may use these terms interchangeably but there is…
6 out of every 10 falls happen at home. With careful planning & prevention, you can make your home safer for yourself and/or your loved one. More and more seniors are staying & aging in their homes. They love their home, love their neighborhood and see no reason why they should move. And statistics show…
A friend of a friend was sharing with me about how she was painting her living room a THIRD time herself because she didn’t like the colors that she had chosen. Her husband painted their living room the first two times but said he was done. I’m actually surprised he painted it twice. lol. A…
For awhile, accent walls were on their way out. They were seen as dated. But fortunately they are making a comeback, and they’re bolder and better than before. Accent walls can make a powerful statement as a focal point in a room or it can help a neutral room exciting with an interesting pop of…
Do I need to follow the design trends? I find it offensive when people call my house “dated.” I recently came across this question in a decorating Facebook group that I belong to BUT what really stood out to me how this one reader found the term “dated” offensive to her when people were commenting…
Updated: September 24, 2020 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…
Fireplaces are the focal point of a room. They need to shine or they make a room look plain or dated.
Updated April 25, 2020 Hardwood floors is 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….
Are Parquet Floors in Style? Updated April 23, 2020 If you think of parquet floors, what do you think of? Orange looking parquet floors from the 70’s and 80’s? Parquet floors are actually making a comeback. But as with any trend that makes a comeback, it comes back bigger & better and parquet floors are…