How to Choose New Kitchen Cabinets
Posted on Nov 21, 2019 in Home Improvement, Kitchens & Baths, Newsletter Article
According to Consumer Reports, new cabinets account for about 40% of an overall kitchen remodel budget, so it’s important to get the look and features you want.
A Better Alternative to Bagging Raked Leaves
Posted on Nov 14, 2019 in Home Improvement, Newsletter Article
With warmer weather across the country, it’s taking longer for trees to drop their leaves, so you may find yourself doing a lot of raking in late October and early November. But after the work is finished, you have to bag the leaves and let them sit on your curb for collection. Or, you can put them to good use and save using plastic bags, too.
Five Improvements that Scream Cheap
Posted on Oct 28, 2019 in Home Improvement, Newsletter Article
If you’re a seller refreshing your home for resale or an investor selling a remodeled home, you should know that some updates won’t impress today’s homebuyers. Inexpensive updates in lieu of the more durable and sustainable materials that buyers prefer may scare buyers into wondering where else you cut costs.
You’ll Be Glad You Measured First
Posted on Aug 28, 2019 in Home Improvement, Newsletter Article
How far from the dining room table should your chandelier hang? How tall should your kitchen countertops be? You’ll have to measure, so that your selections work for your family’s needs and are in proportion to everything else in the room.
How to Create a Luxury Bath
Posted on Aug 21, 2019 in Home Improvement, Kitchens & Baths, Newsletter Article
According to Kitchen and Bath Business, homeowners have higher expectations for their bathrooms than ever before. They want a luxurious, spa-like space like the wealthiest mansion-dwellers enjoy.
Updating Your Home’s Wiring
Posted on Apr 21, 2019 in Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Newsletter Article
Older homes tend to have inadequate wiring for today’s multiple electronic needs. An updated electrical system can protect your family and home now, reduce your property hazard insurance premiums, and provide a “surge” of interest to future homebuyers.
Poor Rain Drainage Can Drain Your Equity
Posted on Mar 14, 2019 in Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Newsletter Article, Outdoors
As a new homeowner, you may not know much about drainage, but rainwater that isn’t properly drained away from your home and yard can result in high repair costs and mold remediation that can deplete your equity quickly.
Top Four Home Design Trends for 2019
Posted on Jan 28, 2019 in Home Improvement, Newsletter Article
An important benefit of homeownership is that you can design and decorate the property to your tastes, but sometimes you need a few ideas to get started. Should you paint or wallpaper? Should you stay safe with neutrals or go wild with color? The answers may lie in trendspotting for 2019.