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Unless you’re living in a custom designed home, you probably wish your bathroom—or your guest bath—was bigger.
Short of pushing out the walls or totally remodeling, home editors at TheSpruce.com offer eight good tips for making the most of your bathroom space:
Pick the right colors. Save the bright hues for accessories if you like, but paint the walls and choose the flooring to create an illusion of space and serenity. Pale, soft pastel shades are best.
Up the lighting. Adding recessed lighting...
In most markets, the Spring season is the most important time of year for buying or selling a home. However, with stay-at-home orders imposed in many markets by mid-March, some new listings never saw the light of day. In addition, tightening in the mortgage markets and job uncertainty discouraged many buyers from looking for a new home this year.
Now, as states explore reopening scenarios and people learn to navigate the new normal, both buyers and sellers are starting to take a fresh look at...
So you’re looking to redecorate but you’re not sure where to start. Follow these four simple steps to breathe new life into your space, and your home will look as good as new!
Step 1: Bring in some color
Painting is one of the easiest things you can do to change up a room. Just be sure to paint before you bring in any large pieces of furniture, if possible.
Step 2: Focus with furniture
Large pieces, like a sectional sofa or a bed, are important in bringing the room together....
Whether you consider yourself a master at home DIYs or prefer to leave repairs to the professionals, it’s always a good idea to know what projects are safe to tackle yourself and which will require an expert.
If it requires tampering with electricity: PRO
Even basic wiring can pose a potential threat if you aren’t an experienced electrician. If the task is as basic as installing a new light switch cover, go ahead and do it yourself. Otherwise, call in the professional.
Spring has arrived—and that often sparks the urge among homeowners to roll up their sleeves and embark on a few home improvement projects around the house. But where to start?
To help kick-start the process, we asked some renovation experts what are the best home improvement projects to do during spring. Some are worth the time and effort because they'll set you up for the lazy, hazy days of summer. Other upgrades are smart if you're preparing to sell your home during this busy home-buying seas...
Whether you’re ready to move into a larger house to fit your growing family, downsize to a smaller place, or simply need to relocate, the process of selling a house is one that requires work. The more work you do to prepare, the higher the chances will be of attracting serious buyers for your house. To help you prepare for the big sale, follow these tips:
Choose an agent.
Sure, you can try and go at it alone to save on commission. But a knowledgeable real estate agent who understands your hom...
Staging your home for an open house is crucial in adding appeal to buyers. However, many are unaware of the difference between full-on redecorating and simply staging a home to be presentable for showings.
Here is a breakdown of what home staging really means and how you can get your interior ready for the market.
Clean instead of buyThere are many ways to spruce up your interior space without breaking the bank. Make sure to do a thorough cleaning of every surface and room, including base...
