Renovating a space in your home or apartment can be a trying task. Choosing new fixtures, appliances, furniture and decor can be a seemingly endless task, as you make countless trips to Home Depot in search of a sconce that isn’t absolutely appalling, only to come back empty handed every time. One such common struggle …
Outdoor Lighting
When you own a backyard you have a chance to enjoy the sun whenever you want. You just go out, lie on a lawn chair, or even on the grass, and sunbathe away. Another great thing that you can do in your backyard is invite friends over and have a barbecue while not having to …
Downsizing 101: 6 Tips to Create a Spacious Design in Your Small Apartment
You’ve really enjoyed your 3500 square foot suburban home but now with all of the kids out of the house, being an empty nester, and retirement approaching, you’ve found that you just don’t need all of the space you have now. You’ve always dreamed of living downtown in the center of the city, and the …
All You Need to Know About Fireplaces
Picture this: it’s late at night, on a chilly fall evening. Outside, the wind is howling, as the driving rain beats against the window panes with a rhythmic pitter-patter. Reclining in your overstuffed armchair, you turn the page of the novel in your hand and take a sip from the cup of hot mint tea …
The Never-Ending House Maintenance – Tips for New Homeowners
Homeownership has one major drawback – house maintenance. That is why some prefer to rent and leave this responsibility in the hands of the landlord. Is the kitchen faucet leaking? Not your business. Does the hardwood floor need to be resurfaced? You don’t have to move a finger. But when you own a house, you …